Overflow that would be sticking out of the bottom that the nut screws now plumbing…?
Hello all, It is Gary Austin again. I have a Perfecto 125gal. reef ready aquarium. I also just received a new Lifereef sump and skimmer system. I was dry fitting the sump, skimmer, and had one of the overflow packages in my living room and noticed a small issue. I had the drain pipe in my hand with the bulkhead fitting and nut. I have figured out how to install the overflows in the tank but need some advice on connecting the hose/flex tube to the overflow bulkhead. I was told that the threaded end sticking out of the bottom that the nut screws onto should not have a female connection used to hook up to the drain tube. I looked at the bulkhead and appears that it is designed for a 1″ pvc pipe to slide into it. If I do this then I would have to glue a piece of 1″ pipe then add a fitting with a 1″ hose barb end to connect to 1″ flex tubing. The 3/4″ returns are the same. Is this correct or can I screw a fitting right onto the threaded end of the bulkhead to make my connection? !
