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Old 03-20-2005, 03:52 AM
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I am just about building my Sump and I need to start drilling my Holes.....I need a couple 3/4" Bulkheads and 1 1/2" Bulkhead....What size holes do I need for them????
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1.5" Bulkhead is a 2.5" hole, 3/4" bulkhead is a 1.5" hole.
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the hole sizes depend on what type of bulkhead
schedule 80 pvc bulkhead requires larger hole than schedule 40

IME, best to buy the bulkheads then drill


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the hole sizes depend on what type of bulkhead
schedule 80 pvc bulkhead requires larger hole than schedule 40

IME, best to buy the bulkheads then drill


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(And measure first )
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Old 03-21-2005, 05:39 PM
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Thanks I guess I will just have to go out and buy the bulkheads first!!!
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