Built in external overflow

[EmilyB]

The overflow is in the back room so I don't really care about the noise so much.

[mr_alberta]

Hi Deb,

Can you tell me if the slots for the overflow box are cut into the long side or the short side of the tank? Also, do you know about how big the box is roughly? Thanks.

(sorry to revive the old thread)

[EmilyB]

Newguy,

In my case they are on a long side. There is a curve cut in the glass, the widest part of which is "three eggrate holes" deep. The box itself is roughly 7" square.

[mr_alberta]

Curved cut as in a smiley face type curve? Also, does it go all the way to the top of the glass?

Thanks!

[EmilyB]

Yes smiley face Right to the top, then framed over and eurobracing over it.

[mr_alberta]

Ahh I see....ok, last question, I promise:

What kind of flow can you push through that slot?

Thanks for all your help Deb

[Richer]

Originally Posted by EmilyB

Jim, the glass is cut in a curve with eggcrate on there. When I picked it up, the guy there and I both thought it was cut too low. But with the Mak4 I hooked up on it, it is just perfect. I'll put in some black plastic or something so you can't see it so much from the front.

-Richer

[mr_alberta]

Ah yes, but how far up is the Mak 4 pumping?

[EmilyB]

Well the Mak 4 is on the floor and split into two returns. So five feet maybe?

I'd make a bigger box for sure with a bigger tank or flow.