diy overflow

[Jesta2]

I did use a pump to prime and then try to get better flow. I don't want to use a pump all the time because it needs to work in a power outage and I don't want to run pumps in this many tanks.

I must be doing something wrong to have such a low flow. I am going to build another test unit for a larger tank and see if I get a different result. In theory i know this should work.

Thanks for the input.

 

[eh1421]

mine has been on my 75 gal since 2-5-06 and have never had any problems
post up a pic of yours so maybe i can get some insight on what your problem may or may not be

mike

 

[fitznacio]

where can i get an anti siphon valve from?

 

[rallysman]

I assume that you're talking about the check valve on top and you can get those at pretty much any fish store (including the chain stores)

 

[Chonk]

Will any PVC cement do? or do i need a certain kind?

 

[eh1421]

Will any PVC cement do? or do i need a certain kind?

any will work i use the all purpose stuff. just make sure you use the cleaner first

mike

 

[Chonk]

cleaner?

 

[rallysman]

You'll see it right beside the PVC glue. You'll need to use it before you glue it.

 

[Chonk]

Would rubbing alcohol work the same?

 

[misterthews]

does anyone know the flow rates of pvc pipe. I have a 135g tank and was thinking about using 1" pvc. Anyone know the gph flow rate i would get?

Thx