eshopps 1200 overflow.. What do I need

carriej · #1 12-17-2012, 12:17 AM

Hi Folks,

Hoping to get my overflow running over the holidays.

I have this :

http://www.aquariumsupplies.ca/overf...00-p-6171.html

What parts do I need that I can't get from a hardware store? I'm putting in an order online tonight and most places sell fittings/etc so I thought I would just order them with my order.

Do I need to buy bulkheads? Returns? Ball valves?

Help.. lol

turbo · #2 12-17-2012, 12:54 AM

Hi i have the exact same overflow box and am also trying to get a sump working. what was recommended to me from the person who sold it to me is 1" PVC. Just jam it into the bulkhead (with cement) and voila you have a drain.

i have mine all plumbed up but now it's just about getting the rest of the plumbing figured!!

carriej · #3 12-17-2012, 01:09 AM

Is this cement permanent or can it be removed?

I'm already thinking of an upgrade.. lol.. And I want to be able to use this same overflow on a bigger tank.

turbo · #4 12-17-2012, 01:25 AM

yeah it's pretty permanent. if you wanted to keep the permanent plumbing to a minimum, you could just put 6" of PVC in there with glue to start the drain and then add a valve. Everything from that point down is potentially temporary.

turbo · #5 12-17-2012, 12:34 PM

Hi,

So I won't pretend to know too much about plumbing... especially because I'm right in the middle of messing it up myself, but I thought you might like this visual at the very least.

Good luck!