Another Tank Update!

[Montanarocknreefer]

Hi All!

Well put in the bulkheads in the back of the tank and put in the screen plugs for the two drains to CLS...

Do you just hand tighten the bulkheads?

Enclose are a couple of pics! Johnny

 

[Montanarocknreefer]

drain plugs in.

 

[kevinpo]

Hi Johnny,
I always use a little silicone grease on my bulkhead gaskets and then tighten them down just slightly with a pair of channellocks. Be sure the gasket doesn't squeeze out from the flange. If it does it's too tight.

Also remember the gasket always goes against the flange never the nut. It does not matter which way the bulkhead is mounted (with the flange inside or outside the tank).

HTH,
Kevin

 

[Scooterman]

Hey Johnny that looks awesome, yes as stated above, that is exactly how they should be mounted. My question to you is where did you get those particular Bulkheads, they look super duty, I would like to get some one day?

 

[Maxx]

Scott,
They are schedule 80 bulkheads. You can get them from www.savko.com . Thing to remember is that they are MUCH larger than typical schedule 40 bulkheads.
Looking good Johnny!
Nick

 

[Scooterman]

Thanks Nick!

 

[mojoreef]

Magoo I smear silicone caulking all over both the gasket and the thread then tighten them by hand.

Mike

 

[Montanarocknreefer]

ok thanks for all the compliments and Mike will do that then.

 

[Montanarocknreefer]

Here is the new tank with the stand and canopy and in it's final resting place in the living room.

 

[reedman]

Very nice Johnny! I'm glad to see it coming together for you. Keep the progress pics comin' Nothing like living vicariously through another reefer

 

[SueT]

Hey Johnny, that is a beautiful tank coming together for you. I love the stand and canopy and I think you're working hard on making it a real beauty.

 

[Montanarocknreefer]

thanks reed and sue! It is getting there slow but sure..

 

[Schottman]

Looks real Nice Johnny. I understand about time.....I am still waiting for my tank to be built. So many decesions and so many purchases!

 

[Doug1]

Looks good Johnny

 

[kevinpo]

Wow! That looks like it's going to be a real showpiece!

Regards,
Kevin