1-1/2in Schedule 80 Bulkhead Slip to Slip
SKU: ROP-BK80-VP40S
- Industrial Schedule 80 Construction: Molded with double-wall structural thickness compared to generic white fittings, easily resisting stress cracks caused by structural pipe weight or heavy equipment hums.
- Dual Smooth Slip Connections: Features unthreaded slip sockets on both interior and exterior ports, accepting standard 1-1/2" rigid PVC pipe for permanent, high-velocity solvent welding.
- Premium EPDM Compression Gasket: Supplied with an extra-wide, commercial-grade ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) gasket that contours to surface flaws for a completely watertight seal.
- Deep-Thread Locknut Geometry: Formed with clean, robust outer threads and a heavy hexagonal locknut to maximize clamping pressure against tank walls without stripping or binding.
- 100% Saltwater and Reef Safe: Formulated using high-purity unplasticized polymers that do not leach toxic compounds or chemical plasticizers into high-salinity reef systems.
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Reef Octopus Schedule 80 1-1/2 Inch Slip x Slip Heavy-Duty Bulkhead Fitting
The Reef Octopus Schedule 80 1-1/2 Inch Slip x Slip Heavy-Duty Bulkhead Fitting (SKU: ROP-BK80-VP40S) is a premium commercial-grade tank transition component engineered specifically to establish watertight, leak-proof fluid pathways across the structural faces of large glass display tanks, specialized filtration sumps, and industrial storage reservoirs. Passing water securely through a rigid containment barrier is one of the highest stress vulnerabilities in any custom aquarium configuration. Standard residential light-weight bulkheads feature thin, easily flexed wall structures that can sheer or split under the constant side-load pressure of hanging plumbing manifolds, high thermal shifts, or natural system vibration tracking. This industrial Schedule 80 bulkhead neutralizes these structural weak points, providing heavy-wall reinforcement where your system needs it most.
Engineered to fit North American commercial tank drilling metrics, this bulkhead features unthreaded 1-1/2" Socket Slip (hub) connection ports on both its front-flange facing and rear-tailpiece sections. The dark gray structural polymer composition complies with rigid industrial manufacturing parameters, providing a clean, rugged look behind overflow weirs and inside filter cabinets. Sandwiched against the broad front flange is an oversized, custom-molded EPDM rubber compression gasket. When the heavy-duty rear locking hex nut is cranked down, this gasket creates an absolute mechanical seal that absorbs micro-imperfections along your glass or acrylic surfaces, holding up under relentless pressure and blocking moisture creep completely.
Key Features
Protects Against Structural Pipe Leaning: The industrial gray thick-wall profile handles heavy vertical pipe weight from long drain drops without cracking the bulkhead throat.
Maximum Cross-Sectional Flow: Unthreaded slip ports eliminate the directional flow friction of internal threads, enabling ultra-quiet, high-velocity drainage on your main overflows.
Chemical and Saltwater Isolation: Resists structural softening and chemical degradation from continuous saltwater tracking or concentrated chemical additives.
(Note: This retail SKU contains (1) standalone Reef Octopus 1-1/2" Schedule 80 dark gray PVC bulkhead assembly, which includes (1) main threaded body flange, (1) heavy-duty matching locking hex nut, and (1) pre-fitted EPDM compression rubber gasket. PVC cements, cleaning primers, and rigid pipes are sold under separate product categories).
What’s Included:
(1) Reef Octopus ROP-BK80-VP40S 1-1/2" Schedule 80 PVC Slip x Slip Bulkhead Body
(1) Heavy-Duty Schedule 80 Locking Hex Nut
(1) Premium Self-Seating Black EPDM Compression Gasket
Technical Specs:
Official Manufacturing Title: 1-1/2" Schedule 80 PVC Tank Fitting (Slip x Slip)
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: ROP-BK80-VP40S
Front Flange Internal Port Profile: 1-1/2" Socket Slip (Receives 1.5" Standard PVC Pipe)
Rear Tailpiece Internal Port Profile: 1-1/2" Socket Slip (Receives 1.5" Standard PVC Pipe)
Material Wall Classification: Heavy-Duty Schedule 80 (Industrial-Wall Thickness)
Clamping Gasket Compound Matrix: High-Density Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
Required Tank Hole Drill Diameter: 2-3/8" to 2-1/2" (60mm - 62mm Standard Range)
Maximum Tank Clamping Thickness: Accepts glass or acrylic up to 1.10" Thick
Primary Injection Mold Color: Dark Charcoal Gray
Official Manufacturing Standards: ASTM D1784, ASTM D2467, NSF Certified Safe
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- Verify your drilled tank hole dimensions. Ensure the opening measures between 2-3/8" and 2-1/2" and that the surrounding glass or acrylic surfaces are free of chips or burrs.
- Clean the area around the hole on both sides of the tank with water and a soft towel to eliminate any dust, grease, glass shavings, or plastic particles before installing.
- Place the black EPDM compression gasket over the threaded body of the bulkhead, pushing it flush against the wide front flange face.
- Insert the bulkhead shaft through the hole from the inside of the tank. The flange and rubber gasket MUST sit on the wet side of the tank. The dry side should only contact the hard nut.
- Thread the heavy locking hex nut onto the tailpiece from the dry exterior side of the tank. Turn the nut clockwise by hand until it sits firmly flush against the outer wall.
- Hand-tighten the nut securely, then use a specialized bulkhead wrench to turn it an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Do not over-torque, as this can split glass or pinch the internal gasket out of shape.
Pro Tips:
- Gasket Placement Rule: The Rubber Gasket Always Goes on the Flange Side.
CRITICAL AQUARIUM PLUMBING WARNING: No matter if you install this bulkhead vertically through a tank bottom or horizontally through a back overflow wall, the black rubber EPDM gasket must always rest directly between the wide molded body flange and the glass. Never place the rubber gasket on the side with the spinning locking hex nut. Spinning the hard plastic nut directly against a dry rubber gasket will twist, tear, or warp it out of its tracking groove, causing a permanent leak.
- Never Slather Silicone or Liquid Thread Dopes onto Bulkhead Gaskets. When installing the ROP-BK80-VP40S, keep the black EPDM rubber gasket completely dry and clean. Do not apply aquarium silicone sealants, plumbing dopes, or petroleum-based greases onto the gasket face or body threads. EPDM rubber is engineered to form a reliable compression seal against clean glass entirely on its own. Adding wet compounds can cause the rubber to slick out, warp, or slide out of position under compression, increasing your risk of a sudden leak down the line.
- Unscrew and Remove the Bulkhead Assembly Before Gluing Any Pipe Runs. Because this is a slip-to-slip bulkhead, you will use standard liquid PVC primer and solvent cement to connect your pipes. Always separate the bulkhead from your tank glass before applying glue. If you attempt to glue your plumbing pipes into the bulkhead while it is clamped to the tank, the expanding chemical vapors from the PVC solvent cement can seep into the tight gaps around the glass, attacking and permanently clouding your acrylic panels or micro-fracturing your glass walls.