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    Posted: April 06 2006 at 6:02pm

I recently aquired a used sump that has 5 holes drilled in it.  I only plan on using 2 of the 5 holes.  After looking at the prices of bulkheads, I was wondering if there is any other way of closing up the holes that I don't need other than putting bulkheads and plugs in.

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PS: If anyone knows of a store to buy bulkheads that is not so expensive, please let me know

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How about 'patching' it with a larger piece of acrylic?
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You can do it for perrty cheap if you get some acrylic from homedepot.
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Bulkheads should be $5-$15.

If the sump is acrylic you can go to regional supply and get a piece of scrap acrylic for $1.  Cut it to size and glue ($2 also from regional) over the holes.

If it's glass go to the glass shop and see if they have any scrap that would work and just silicone it.
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We just cut some extra acrylic and patched the holes, worked great.  Thanks for the info.
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Here are some pics of the finished product if anyone is interested.   Comments? 

http://www.aquaticauction.com/immortal/100_0626.JPG

http://www.aquaticauction.com/immortal/100_0624.JPG

http://www.aquaticauction.com/immortal/100_0625.JPG

And one of the tank:

http://www.aquaticauction.com/immortal/100_0628.JPG
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Looks good!
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Oh, yeah. Looking good


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