LF Emergency 1-1/4 Bulkhead!

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

I need to find a 1-1/4 Bulkhead tomorrow morning. I have a big problem if I can't....So far I have noticed no aquarium stores carry them locally, anyone know of where I might find one?

Or if you have one for sale in Vancouver, please let me know.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Actually if you have one and I can come by tonight that would be even better...as long as you are in the Vancouver area.

I was plumbing the new tank and messed up the old bulkhead. Now my tank is about 1/2 empty and I can't fill it up until I get a new bulkhead :(

So its a bit of an emergency!

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

So...J&L and Ocean Aquatics sites both says they do not carry 1-1/4" bulkheads. Does anyone know if King Eds has plumbing supplies? I seem to remember Big Als having bulkheads...anyone know?

[hillegom]

how are bulkheads measured? Is it the ID? or the size of the hole in the glass?

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

how are bulkheads measured? Is it the ID? or the size of the hole in the glass?

Depends on the bulkhead. For slip bulkheads, the ID will be 1-1/4" but for thread it will be 1" on the female side and 1-1/4 on the male side.

It should say right on the bulkhead though.

The hole in the glass will be a bit bigger than the bulkhead size.

[hillegom]

I have one that is just shy of 1-3/8 slip for (inside of tank) and just slightly larger than
1-1/4 threaded on the part that goes outside of tank. The pipe that is threaded, that goes into that is OD 1-1/4
Live in Surrey though

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

I have one that is just shy of 1-3/8 slip for (inside of tank) and just slightly larger than
1-1/4 threaded on the part that goes outside of tank. The pipe that is threaded, that goes into that is OD 1-1/4
Live in Surrey though

Hmmmm....Sounds like a 1-1/4" Bulkhead then. I am confused by those dimensions though!

The slip side must be for 1-1/4 though don't you think? I mean there is no PVC that is 1-3/8. It is either 1.25 or 1.5".

Does the back (or threaded side) fit a 1-1/4" pipe inside?

Surrey might be fine...I don't have a choice.

EDIT: If I remember correctly, the dimensions are never exactly 1-1/4 so that would make sense. If the dimensions are that close to 1-1/4" it must be made for 1-1/4" pipe. I will PM you.

Thanks so much for responding!

[hillegom]

I really get confused on pipe, never know if it is measured ID or OD
Anyway, the slip is 1-1/4 OD pipe and the threaded side would be for 1 inch ID pipe.
And it fits into a 1-3/4 inch hole in the aquarium glass
I pmd you

[Red Coral Aquariums]

I have one I could over night purolator if it is an emergency.
Kevin

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

I have one I could over night purolator if it is an emergency.
Kevin

Well I think I may have found one. I am not sure yet though if its the right one. I would be surprised if I couldn't find one somewhere in Vancouver.

Thanks for the offer and I will let you know if this other one doesn't work out.

We are just trying to figure out if its got the right dimensions.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Found one thanks!