diy overflow
 

so i found this diy overflow system online and wanting some feed back. if you have used it or know anything about it please let me know.
also i need to know what size pvc to use.
i have a 96g tank and thinking of running a 30g sump.

Yes it works, I did one a few years back. Setup two of the pipes systems in one box and used 3/4". The tank was a 90 gallon and I believe the return rate was about 600gph. I also used clear pvc pipe so you could see if bubbles were building up.

HTH

Thanks
 

Thanks for the feedback. Helps to know someone has used it with good results. Where did you find clear PVC? My local home depot looks like the only carry white and black. What size sump were you running?

where did you find the pic?

I found it via google just look up diy PVC overflow and you will find the link to go along with the pic.

I get 720,000 options when do that, I will be dead before I find it, could you possibly narrow it down before I die:)

I've been considering using a PVC overflow for one of my tanks, from the reading I've done, some people swear by them, some swear at them.

So far, what I've read suggests using inch and a quarter pipe to build the overflow with a fast enough flow rate to sweep small bubbles out of the pipe.

Some people also use an aqualifter pump attached to the pipe going over the edge of the tank to pull out any trapped air.

No first hand experience yet, but I plan to be building/testing one in the coming weeks.

I'll try but I don't think I saved the link. I found it via google. I'll see if I can find the page in my history but there's a good chance I won't find it lol.

Help
 

Ok so I built my overflow but it doesn't keep the water flowing anyone have any ideas why? It is based on the pictured i posted at the begining ofthis thread. I someone could help me out that would be fantastic thanks.

I have seen one once, I'll look around and find out what I can.


Took a look here is a link:

http://forums.saltwaterfish.com/vb/s....php?p=2401854
http://forums.saltwaterfish.com/vb/s...d.php?t=288154
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...ge-system.html
http://www.angelfire.com/ab/rayjay/DIYoverflow.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjSLP...eature=related

Willpost more if I like them.
Bill