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Old 04-22-2007, 03:01 PM
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Yeah, I have a very powerful dremel tool right now. Spins very fast at maximum speed.

So, about my plumbing question.
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would a hole in one end (for intake about 2" down from the top) and then plumb it so that there is another hole in the center and in the other corner (hopefully put a SQWD in there to assist) and have a 90 degree elbow so that there is no back flow (for if the power goes out and the return pump stops working). So am i correct in doing this way so far?
Am I correct?
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Old 04-24-2007, 12:36 AM
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As far as drilling with a dremel - definitely do-able, I just did a 1 1/2" bulkhead into 3/8" glass, 15 minutes. Don't push on the bit, let the dremels weight do the work.

Serlunchbox - grab yourself the free copy of sketchup and draw up what you mean... Personally I'm not following - I think you're talking about just drilling and using a stand pipe?
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Old 04-24-2007, 04:57 AM
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Just ran across some diamond hole saws at Lee Valley Tools. Not is cheap as on ebay but I'm sure they're high quality from Lee Valley.

Took Seahorse Fanatic and myself about 90 secs to drill 1" bulkhead hole with powerdrill and a hose. And you end up with a much cleaner than using a dremel bit.
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princess auto has a sale from april 24-mai6,
5 piece diamond hole saw kit with pilot bit for 25.55
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Or you could just order them here.
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Old 04-24-2007, 10:25 PM
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true enough but 5 bits for 26 bucks you cant go wrong...it is only a sale though
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