Connecting Canister filters to built in overflow

[Skimmerking]

Hmmmmmmmmm interesting I think the main concern is having enough water to draw to fill the filters. but if you have a top off and have enough water to fill the filters i can't see a problem. But what do
i know all my stuff that i do are either retarded and doesnt make sense but it still works worst thing is that it will not work. and it won't over flow either.

[lastlight]

If even one strainer plugs, the connected filter will still empty it's contents into the tank I'm guessing. You need to make sure the overflow can handle that extra volume. It's an internal overflow though so I guess it would simply overflow into the display.

[b_james]

Originally Posted by lastlight

If even one strainer plugs, the connected filter will still empty it's contents into the tank I'm guessing. You need to make sure the overflow can handle that extra volume. It's an internal overflow though so I guess it would simply overflow into the display.

I dont think that would be a problem, remember that the water the filter takes will be returned into the tank and delivered back to the overflow. Also the overflow will always get the water it needs, just the flow rate may increase.

[lastlight]

if you plug the intake of one of those filters with a thumb... don't they still force the contents out? in does not equal out if that's the case for a blockage of the input.

I've never had one of those filters myself.

Took a peek at your old 230 btw... that was a gorgeous build =)

[b_james]

[quote=asmodeus;658134]Hmmmmmmmmm interesting I think the main concern is having enough water to draw to fill the filters. but if you have a top off and have enough water to fill the filters i can't see a problem. QUOTE]

Filling the canisters would have to be accounted for as the total volumne. Once the filters are full and the water level in the overflow set, I see the only time the water level in the overflow will flucuate will be from evaporation. If a pump is turned off, all that should be affected is the flow rate will slow down.