overflow boxes

outtafocus · #1 06-04-2005, 06:32 AM

Who is using overflow boxes?
I know they tend to be less than desirable but I may be forced to use one.
Any brands which you can recomend? I have read that the CPR looses siphon.

I have been informed that a few members may actually manufacture an overflow box, this is interesting if true?

Let me know what you think

Robw · #2 06-04-2005, 06:46 AM

If you mean siphon overflows, I have been using one since my tank was set up about 3 or 4 years ago. It has never lost siphon. I think the trick is to keep the flow fast enough to prevent bubbles from collecting in the siphon tube.

megatron_55 · #3 06-04-2005, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Robw

If you mean siphon overflows, I have been using one since my tank was set up about 3 or 4 years ago. It has never lost siphon. I think the trick is to keep the flow fast enough to prevent bubbles from collecting in the siphon tube.

Yup . . mee too (im using a cpr brand) . . . Mind you Im using a cs50 model (the smallest one about 300gph) . . . Mine came with an aqualifter pump to prevent siphon loss even at power outage . . . Had it running on my tank for about a year and a half . . .

Excellent product for me. JME

outtafocus · #4 06-04-2005, 03:11 PM

RobW what brand are you using?
Megatron, the aqualifter pumps water right?

Robw · #5 06-04-2005, 04:18 PM

I am using one I built myself. It is on a 50 gal tank with a velocity t4 return pump.

AndyL · #6 06-04-2005, 04:41 PM

I can tell you bear27 builds a real nice overflow box. And he builds them to spec - always nice when you can get exactly what you want. Costs were very reasonable IMO - mine actually cost less than a store bought (but I supplied my own acrylic)

Andy

AndyL · #7 06-04-2005, 04:55 PM

Bear will probably want to smack me around for not cleaning it up before posting a picture - but just know the salt creep and grunge is from testing - not construction

outtafocus · #8 06-04-2005, 05:00 PM

Albert from Golds was telling me about how bear27 makes them. Looks quite nice.
I will have to contact him to get a quote.
Andy, where did you buy your acrylic?

outtafocus · #9 06-04-2005, 05:04 PM

I have read so many threads saying the CPR overflows where no good, but it seems you guys are having really good luck with them. Im confused, Utubes or weir style?? I guess it comes down to personal opinion.

I really dont like equipment that looks unprofessional. The bear unit is very professional.
Andy do you think black acrylic or clear would be a better choice? I know the black will prevent algae growth but the clear you can always see whats going on.

AndyL · #10 06-04-2005, 05:54 PM

Bear27 is a member right here - pm him and ask.

I had the first one built out of clear - didn't like how I could see through it - crud will settle into it, looks out of place in the tank - and the grate really stood out (of course that was because I built it out of eggcrate).

Mine's actually built out of "smoke" acrylic - it's not black if you shine a flashlight on it, you can see through it...

My acrylic came from excess / cutoffs from work - you'd have to talk to laird plastics or someone along those lines about costs of acrylic etc.

Andy