Plugging the Holes??

[Charlie_Tuna]

I have a 240 gallon tank that has dual overflows in the rear corners (bottom pane).

For the time being, I do not plan to use the overflows and sump and I plan to remove the overflows to maximize tank space.

I know that I could patch over the holes (2" I believe) with glass, but I want to use them in the future.

Would threaded pipe plugs in the bulkheads work? Would they sufficiently withstand the water pressure?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[Palster]

Originally Posted by Charlie_Tuna

Would threaded pipe plugs in the bulkheads work? Would they sufficiently withstand the water pressure?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

That is the way that I would do it. Install the bulkheads (make sure they have inside threads) and then thread a plug into each bulkhead. Make sure you use Teflon tape on any threaded fittings whenever you are plumbing with PVC.

[Static]

make sure you use a threaded plug inside the tank that way later on you can complete your plumbing under the tank befor you have to remove the plug

probably already thought of that though

[Charlie_Tuna]

Great. Thanks for the replies.