Drilled/Bulkhead for power gear wires etc?

Darth Vedder · 11/28/2019, 11:06 PM

So has anyone routed their wires through the back of a tank through a bulkhead or something similar?

I hate going over the top for power heads etc.

I was thinking a small bulkhead near the top of the back panel that has a 90 fitted to the outside of the tank so the top of the 90 is above the water level (near flush with top of tank) that I could fish wires through for a cleaner look without risk of leaking?

Anyone do this or something similar?

Vinny Kreyling · 11/29/2019, 04:31 PM

Be careful-- not advised to be close to a glass edge & drilling a hole.

laverda · 11/29/2019, 07:08 PM

I have routed them up through PVC in an overflow. Problem is you need a pretty large diameter tube unless you plan to cut the ends off the power cords to feed them through. Even bigger to go through 90s. I would have the exit point well above water level to prevent possible issues.

GQuinn · 11/30/2019, 07:39 AM

I think @slief has done this with his power heads.

The Lance · 12/04/2019, 10:00 PM

I did this exact same thing on a Nuvo20 and it worked really well. Since the rear chamber is a lower waterline, I was able to drill lower to avoid cracking.

biecacka · 12/05/2019, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GQuinn

I think @slief has done this with his power heads.

He had his tank drilled for closed loop I believe. He capped them and ran the wires through the caps and elbows. I believe he then sealed the caps to make sure no water got out but this also makes it so you cannot slide the power cord anywhere. So if doing to that way you need enough slack in it so allow for removal of the pump for cleaning and service.

Corey

11/28/2019, 11:06 PM	#1
Darth Vedder Sith Lord Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Saint Charles, MO Posts: 481	Drilled/Bulkhead for power gear wires etc? So has anyone routed their wires through the back of a tank through a bulkhead or something similar? I hate going over the top for power heads etc. I was thinking a small bulkhead near the top of the back panel that has a 90 fitted to the outside of the tank so the top of the 90 is above the water level (near flush with top of tank) that I could fish wires through for a cleaner look without risk of leaking? Anyone do this or something similar?

11/29/2019, 04:31 PM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 6,852	Be careful-- not advised to be close to a glass edge & drilling a hole. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, RD 3 Speedy 80 Watt, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

11/29/2019, 07:08 PM	#3
laverda Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,876	I have routed them up through PVC in an overflow. Problem is you need a pretty large diameter tube unless you plan to cut the ends off the power cords to feed them through. Even bigger to go through 90s. I would have the exit point well above water level to prevent possible issues. __________________ 240G mixed reef, 29G SPS/LPS clam tank, 50G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 300g mixed reef, 50g cube

11/30/2019, 07:39 AM	#4
GQuinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 980	I think @slief has done this with his power heads.

12/04/2019, 10:00 PM	#5
The Lance Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Nashville Posts: 178	I did this exact same thing on a Nuvo20 and it worked really well. Since the rear chamber is a lower waterline, I was able to drill lower to avoid cracking.