Gluing sump bulkhead?

[Todd31]

Have a new custom king sump... should I be gluing the pvc into the slip bulkhead on the intake?. I've read inside the tanks overflow can be not glued and then gluing all fittings under the tank.... but not sure about the bulkhead intake of the sump. Thanks!

 

[ming]

If its inside of the sump, and doesn't need to be leak proof, then no gluing needed since it would just leak a little right back into the sump. If its above the waterline then yes, glue it or it will have salt creep buildup. Outside the sump definitely glue or you might come home to a big puddle.

 

[ming]

Isn't just a strainer just supposed to be on the inside bulkhead of the sump? Im assuming the bulkhead is for an external pump

 

[cmantis]

Not sure what exactly you are talking about but if its a drain not necessary to glue since water will flow down through the bulkhead. Returns are a different story. A picture might help.

 

[Todd31]

Drain into the sump into that bulkhead

 

[thirty6]

Ming summed it up, if leaks it's going to leak into the sump

Now if you feel better using glue. Have at it

 

[ming]

Yup, that PVC and bulkhead in the pic does not need to be glued since the connection is within the sump

 

[fishome25]

I use silicone to reduce salt creep, but I can rip it apart if I need to.

 

[Todd31]

my question is the pvc that im going to run from the tank to the bulkhead not the pvc already inside the sump. its a slip bulkhead, do i have to use glue... it would be nice for ease of removal if it wasnt necessary but i have a feeling it is.

 

[ming]

I suggest gluing because there is a very high chance of slow water seeping out and it'll just go right to your floor. If you want ease of removal of the pipes, add a union unless you mean removing the bulkhead.
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[edd]

wrap it in teflon tape, so you get a tight fit. it wont leak. i don't glue them.

 

[ming]

Teflon tape for slip bulkheads? Teflon tape is for threads. If anything, use threaded bulkheads and then a male threaded PVC piece with Teflon tape which should give you a sealed fit

 

[edd]

Teflon tape for slip bulkheads? Teflon tape is for threads. If anything, use threaded bulkheads and then a male threaded PVC piece with Teflon tape which should give you a sealed fit

i use it all the time on slip to give a tight fit. even on my manifold, [risky but i take risks] so i can take it apart.

 

[fishome25]

I stand by my original answer

 

[reefer4eva]

If it isn't under pressure (like the return is)then there is no need to glue it..I never glued it