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RECOMMENDED FOR TANKS WITH 12" DEPTH OR LESS. LARGER TANKS WILL NEED TO DOUBLE THE LENGTH OF 3/4" PIPE AND ADD ANOTHER CARTRIDGE.
Parts:
S - Slip
FPT - Female Pipe Threaded
MPT - Male Pipe Threaded
All parts can be purchased at Home Depot to save yourself multiple trips!
Average Total Cost: $29.05*
*- Prices may vary. I paid $1.13 for a 3/4"x10ft pipe. PVC pieces shouldn't cost more than $6. Prices are based off Home Depot Store #6510. Already had sandpaper, PVC cutter, drill bits, and drill. Sandpaper $2-5, 5/8" Drill Bit $1-5, Drill $??, PVC cutter $10-30 or Razors $5 for pack of 30(?).
Step-by-step Instructions:
Step 1: Cut two 2" pieces off of your 3/4" pipe
Step 2: Cut a 11 5/8" piece off the remaining 3/4" pipe (12" is fine if you don't want to be exact)
Step 3: Sand down the outside of the 2" pieces
Step 4: Sand down the insides of all the 90º Elbows
Step 5: Drill lots of holes in 11 5/8" pipe (5/8" drill bit was used)
Step 6: Apply PVC primer to both insides of one 90º elbow
Step 7: Apply PVC primer to one inside of one 90º elbow
Step 8: Apply PVC primer to inside of threaded 90º elbow (side that isn't threaded)
Step 9: Apply PVC primer to outside of 2" pieces (coat the entire outside)
Step 10: Apply PVC cement to inside of 90º elbow
Step 11: Connect 2" piece to elbow in previous step (connect as quickly as possible)
Step 12: Apply PVC cement to inside of the remaining 90º elbow
Step 13: Connect 90º elbow with 2" piece in step 11 (connect as quickly as possible)
Step 14: Apply PVC cement to other inside of 90º elbow (doesn't matter which elbow)
Step 15: Connect 2" piece to elbow in previous step (connect as quickly as possible)
Step 16: Apply PVC cement to inside of threaded elbow
Step 17: Connect threaded elbow to 2" piece in step 15 (connect as quickly as possible)
Step 18: Allow to dry and cure in sun for 1-2 days
Step 19: Connect 11 5/8" pipe to 90º elbow (DO NOT apply PVC primer or PVC cement!!!)
Step 20: Tear off inside ring of carbon cartridge (Manually tear off or use knife)
Step 21: Slide carbon cartridge onto 11 5/8" pipe with O-Rings on each side
Step 22: Connect male adapter to other end of 11 5/8" pipe (DO NOT apply PVC primer or PVC cement!!!)
Step 23: Screw on threaded cap to male adapter (DO NOT apply PVC primer or PVC cement!!!)
Step 24: Twist onto hose and let er rip! You're finally done! (Do not run water on full blast to allow for more contact time with carbon)
Whole process (minus dry and cure) took less than 30 minutes. Easy and cheap alternative to expensive carbon bottles. When you think your cartridge has been completely used, Just remove the male adapter or the elbow contraption from the 3/4" pipe and simply replace the cartridge!
Here's some pics of the finished product below along with receipt of costs for PVC (minus 1.5" elbow).
Inside ring still attached
Inside ring removed
Finished product should run like this
Mr. Goldfish likes the water
uploadfromtaptalk1360164869825.jpg
A picture of a double cartridge filter. Recommended for larger tanks.
Parts:
- (1) GE Carbon Replacement Catridge (2-pack)
- (2) ¾” PVC 90º Elbow SxS
- (1) ¾” PVC 90º Elbow SxFPT
- (1) ¾” PVC Male Adapter SxMPT
- (1) ¾” PVC Cap FPT
- (1) ¾”x2’ PVC Plain End Pipe
- (1) 8oz. PVC Primer
- (1) 8oz. PVC Cement (Rain-R-Shine)
- (1) Roll Sandpaper (any grit size; only need about 6-8" worth)
- (1) PVC Cutter or Razors
- (1) 5/8" Drill Bit
- (1) Drill
- (2) ¾" ID O-Ring
S - Slip
FPT - Female Pipe Threaded
MPT - Male Pipe Threaded
All parts can be purchased at Home Depot to save yourself multiple trips!
Average Total Cost: $29.05*
*- Prices may vary. I paid $1.13 for a 3/4"x10ft pipe. PVC pieces shouldn't cost more than $6. Prices are based off Home Depot Store #6510. Already had sandpaper, PVC cutter, drill bits, and drill. Sandpaper $2-5, 5/8" Drill Bit $1-5, Drill $??, PVC cutter $10-30 or Razors $5 for pack of 30(?).
Step-by-step Instructions:
Step 1: Cut two 2" pieces off of your 3/4" pipe
Step 2: Cut a 11 5/8" piece off the remaining 3/4" pipe (12" is fine if you don't want to be exact)
Step 3: Sand down the outside of the 2" pieces
Step 4: Sand down the insides of all the 90º Elbows
Step 5: Drill lots of holes in 11 5/8" pipe (5/8" drill bit was used)
Step 6: Apply PVC primer to both insides of one 90º elbow
Step 7: Apply PVC primer to one inside of one 90º elbow
Step 8: Apply PVC primer to inside of threaded 90º elbow (side that isn't threaded)
Step 9: Apply PVC primer to outside of 2" pieces (coat the entire outside)
Step 10: Apply PVC cement to inside of 90º elbow
Step 11: Connect 2" piece to elbow in previous step (connect as quickly as possible)
Step 12: Apply PVC cement to inside of the remaining 90º elbow
Step 13: Connect 90º elbow with 2" piece in step 11 (connect as quickly as possible)
Step 14: Apply PVC cement to other inside of 90º elbow (doesn't matter which elbow)
Step 15: Connect 2" piece to elbow in previous step (connect as quickly as possible)
Step 16: Apply PVC cement to inside of threaded elbow
Step 17: Connect threaded elbow to 2" piece in step 15 (connect as quickly as possible)
Step 18: Allow to dry and cure in sun for 1-2 days
Step 19: Connect 11 5/8" pipe to 90º elbow (DO NOT apply PVC primer or PVC cement!!!)
Step 20: Tear off inside ring of carbon cartridge (Manually tear off or use knife)
Step 21: Slide carbon cartridge onto 11 5/8" pipe with O-Rings on each side
Step 22: Connect male adapter to other end of 11 5/8" pipe (DO NOT apply PVC primer or PVC cement!!!)
Step 23: Screw on threaded cap to male adapter (DO NOT apply PVC primer or PVC cement!!!)
Step 24: Twist onto hose and let er rip! You're finally done! (Do not run water on full blast to allow for more contact time with carbon)
Whole process (minus dry and cure) took less than 30 minutes. Easy and cheap alternative to expensive carbon bottles. When you think your cartridge has been completely used, Just remove the male adapter or the elbow contraption from the 3/4" pipe and simply replace the cartridge!
Here's some pics of the finished product below along with receipt of costs for PVC (minus 1.5" elbow).
Inside ring still attached
Inside ring removed
Finished product should run like this
Mr. Goldfish likes the water
uploadfromtaptalk1360164869825.jpg
A picture of a double cartridge filter. Recommended for larger tanks.
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