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September 23rd, 2007, 06:16 AM
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Bulkheads...
How tight do I make these bulkheads? hand tight? pliers tight? tight like a tiger?
1/4" acrylic THX Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old.. 
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#2
September 23rd, 2007, 06:36 AM
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Re: Bulkheads...
With acrylic I would use pliers but not too tight. With glass you only tighten them hand tight so the glass dont break, but with acrylic you should be OK
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Bobby 
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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September 23rd, 2007, 06:36 AM
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Re: Bulkheads...
I just hand tighten mine though. As tight as I can get it.
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Bobby
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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September 23rd, 2007, 05:37 PM
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Re: Bulkheads...
on mine i went hand tight, then a slight snugging with pliers.
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Detritus Happens! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since january 07
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September 23rd, 2007, 07:08 PM
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Re: Bulkheads...
I made the mistake of tightening mine too hard. They began to leak and I had to cut them off to get new ones on. Its best to tighten them as litttle as possible so you can still tighten them harder if they leak.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon/20 gallon sump/Aquactinics TX5/LPS/SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years Other Intrests: My truck, wakeboarding, and golf. I also enjoy working....
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September 23rd, 2007, 07:18 PM
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Re: Bulkheads...
thanks folks...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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