DIY Overflow

[Ken B]

I just built this pvc overflow. I thought I would share this in case somebody else wants to build one. You can find details on youtube. This overflow works great and is quiet if you restrict the flow with a valve like I am using. I have been running it for 2 days and have had no problem with it. I used 3/4 pvc and I don't know how much water it can move but it moves more than needed for the 1400 liter pump I am using now. And you can of course use larger pipe if you need to move more water. This is a good workable cheap alternative. Materials are probably under 10.00.

[Austy16414]

That's awesome Ken. Thanks for sharing

[specialone0812]

How do you prevent fishes get sucked in?

[Ken B]

The fish in that tank are all large enough so no problem there. But you can always build a weir. I am going to work on that next. Once I figure it out and build it I will post it.

[Ken B]

Here is some good info. http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/s...ghlight=donkey

This shows the overflow with the weir.

[ptran]

Under 10 buck sounds good!

[Ken B]

You are right. I just didn't feel like spending 50.00 or more for an overflow for this tank. So this is a great solution.

[ptran]

Yeah an overflow box brand new would cost you $80.

[Ken B]

I got the 100 gallon tank for free, I cleaned it and resealed it and painted the back of it blue. Then I used a wet dry I already had and a canister filter I already had. So I have about 20.00 in this tank and a few hours of resealing and fabricating. I don't think I will buy anymore overflows. Just make more of these when I need one. I have another 100 gallon tank that needs a glass replaced. I am going to replace the glass and drill that tank and build a sump. I haven't drilled tanks before or built a sump so this will be a fun experiment. You Tube makes everything possible!

[troy tucker]

Looks nice Ken. I have one just like it. It will flow about 300gh. but it will get air bubbles and stop flowing. that can be fixed with a little giant lift pump. about $20.00. but I just keep an eye on it.
As for how to keep fish out of it. They only do it ones.

[hungvanvo]

Ken B, Thank You for share . To avoid fish get suck in that I would use the close cap with many cross cut an that would take care the problem.