Plumbing

Plumbing parts for sumps, overflows and closed-loop returns. The page is small at present, holding Lifegard bulkheads and intake strainers, while the wider PVC range sits on its own pages.

Measuring twice

Bulkheads are specified both by the pipe they accept and by the hole they pass through, so both numbers need checking before you drill or order. Glass thickness matters as well, because the flange and gasket have to seat flat against the pane. Strainers are chosen by the same pipe size, with slot spacing fine enough to keep fish and snails out of the intake.

These are bought with pipe, elbows and solvent cement.

Adapters and couplings are on the Fittings page.