Valve for bulkhead

[jamest0o0]

So I am putting bulkheads at the bottom of my enclosures so that I can drain water out, but I want to do it manually. Is there a valve or something that I can attach, that I can open and close? Or even a cap that would be easy to pull off once and awhile. I'm having trouble finding something to fit the bulkheads I'm using.

 

[Furciferocious]

What bulkheads are you using?

 

[jamest0o0]

The bulkhead hole is 1 1/2

 

[Virgil1972]

Im sure just about any hardware store would have a valve that size. Thats a pretty small pipe and it shouldn't be to hard to find something in both pvc or brass.

 

[Tortdad]

Yeah if you can't find what you need at Home Depot do a seat for plumbing supply places near you.

 

[jamest0o0]

The bulkhead is about 2 and a half inches, hole is 1 and a half, but yeah I only looked online so far. I didn't see much so I wasn't sure if a store would have it. I'll take it in and see. The problem is, I don't want one of those valves that stiffen up over time. I feel like that'll just lead to future problems so I'm looking for a better option.

 

[Virgil1972]

If you want something that will last get a brass one.

 

[MSMorgan]

Are you talking about this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NX697C...t=&hvlocphy=9032489&hvtargid=pla-304843006750

If so, amazon has it on prime.

 

[jamest0o0]

Hmm that might work?

 

[Mchartier]

I have a valve on one of my drains for my reef tank, I used a gate valve as I need precise control of the water levels. The gate valve does not get tight or hard to turn, I've had the same for over 4 years. I do need to adjust it if I increase or decrease the flow I have in the tank. It may be a good option for you

 

[jamest0o0]

I was looking at those, but couldn't find one to fit my bulkhead. I suck at this plumbing stuff lol. I grabbed a rubber cap with a metal hose clamp. Since I'll only need to drain the water once every couple of weeks, it shouldn't be too much of a pain to go under and unscrew it. I'm just hoping there's no leaks.

 

[Scottsquatch]

I have a valve on one of my drains for my reef tank, I used a gate valve as I need precise control of the water levels. The gate valve does not get tight or hard to turn, I've had the same for over 4 years. I do need to adjust it if I increase or decrease the flow I have in the tank. It may be a good option for you

Dude, your a reefer too? PM me about your set up and what corals you have. Love me some reef tank! I am about to set up a new system I have been gathering together the last couple years. I've been out of the game a while.

 

[jamest0o0]

I used to keep nano reefs as well, seems a lot of people into Chams like SW aquariums lol. Addicting hobby!

 

[Scottsquatch]

Seems like my tastes run on the expensive side...