Rubbermaid stock pond bulkhead fitting
- Thread starter Charney
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I replace the fittings on my stock tanks with different bulkheads. I've heard stories of the original bulkheads leaking. I do not feel like risking it.
I also like to add valves to the replaced bulkheads for easier water changes.
I also like to add valves to the replaced bulkheads for easier water changes.
I've replaces the stock one with a 1 1/4" threated PVC connected to a ball valve and connection to a hose so that I can drain easily. Use plumbers tape and it won't leak 
Did you replace it with 1 1/4 inch bulkhead and then connect to that? Looking for some clarification on your postI've replaces the stock one with a 1 1/4" threated PVC connected to a ball valve and connection to a hose so that I can drain easily. Use plumbers tape and it won't leak
Thank you
Yes - It's been a minute but I recall replacing the drain plug with a threaded 1 1/4" PVC fitting and then connected that to a 1 1/4" ball valve. I connected that to a hose connector and sump pump drain hose, which emptied out into my yard (when I opened the ball valve). The inhabitant of the tub at the time was a big African Lungfish so it worked great to drain and suck out chewed up food and lungfish poop
This is pretty much what I did. Works great as easy maintenance.Yes - It's been a minute but I recall replacing the drain plug with a threaded 1 1/4" PVC fitting and then connected that to a 1 1/4" ball valve. I connected that to a hose connector and sump pump drain hose, which emptied out into my yard (when I opened the ball valve). The inhabitant of the tub at the time was a big African Lungfish so it worked great to drain and suck out chewed up food and lungfish poop
Stock bulkhead won't leak if u use Teflon tape. 
Around the fittings going into the bulkhead or around the bulkhead itself?Stock bulkhead won't leak if u use Teflon tape.