diy overflow

[CHOMPERS]

It is good to hear that you got great results from a 1.5 inch overflow. Several web sites are saying that the overflow principle will not work in 1.5 inch overflows. Some other people here have had good results with 1.5 inch pipe too. Consider yourself part of an elite club

 

[Derpeder]

This is Sweet. I'm doing it.

Question. Is there some type of paint or cover or something that I can use so I can try to hide the big old white pipe that will be in the tank?

I could get gray but I already have tons of white piping.

Thanks

 

[CHOMPERS]

Krylon Fussion is the top choice, but other brands also have paints for plastic. It is about $4 a can.

 

[Chonk]

So today my power went out, but it didnt stop and caused my sump to overflow till half of the water in my 125 was on the ground...

I thought it was supposed to stop by itself. If so, Could you think of a reason why it didnt stop?

 

[CHOMPERS]

You made a modification to it without understanding how it really works. You also didn't test it for power failures. You are suppose to unplug your system to make sure it won't overflow in the event of a power failure, and you are suppose to plug it back in to make sure it will start up again without your help.

Post a picture of it and we will tell you where you went wrong and what you need to do.

 

[Chonk]

Awesome, ill try to take some pictures as soon as possible.

Its starts back up on its own. Learned that by filling it up and realzing that there was water on the ground.

 

[fitznacio]

my duel 1 inch overflow system has been running for over 2 months now, the problem is that one side is flowing more water than the other, I have been using various valves to regulator the system to prevent all of the water from being pumped out of the sump, I have been checking the check valve at the top and it still flows too slow, any suggestions?

 

[Euge]

post a picture of your setup and we might have a better idea of whats the problem.

 

[fitznacio]

my system is identical to the system IROMAN is using with duel overflows, also each overflow has a one-way valve installed (rubber- not spring operated) I may removed the left tube overflow to see if something inside it is preventing it from flowing freely, I may have to install some sort of screen to prevent large debris (shredded plastic plant leaves from destructive cichlids) from entering.

 

[fitznacio]

I have an idea, what if you use the standard design and instead of using the "U" section inside the tank you could still use the "l" tube that enters the tank and by using pvc glue attach larger diameter tube say 2in with the cap on the bottom and leave the top open and glue the smaller tube to the back of the larger diameter tube which would basically have the same function as the "U" neck inside the tank and then cut slits into the top of the larger diameter tube to resemble the overflows in the reef ready tanks, well just in case you guys are having a problem visualizing this i will get the supplies from Lowes and build it and try to post photos on here. For those who know what I'm taking about what do you think? pros & cons?