diy overflow

[mercury904]

I think this is the simplest way...here I included 2 options ,you can either make a hole on the bottom of the tank or at the side of your tank,you can use a power drill to make a hole on your tank(use the tip that is used in making a hole in a glass) never rush your glass when drilling it.. just make a steady hand and let the drill use its weight to prick the glass... you can choose on a variety of diameter you like,its best to have the biggest possible PVC pipe for it to accompany the most strongest water pump....comments...comments....comments...thanx sorry for the presentation I unninstalled my sketchup

heres the jpeg pic

 

[JustLooking]

This thread was made for people that didnt want to drill the tank & would prefer to make overflows.

It is called DIY Overflow,not how to drill glass or hole placement for drilling glass.

Thank you for your tips.

 

[mercury904]

This thread was made for people that didnt want to drill the tank & would prefer to make overflows.

It is called DIY Overflow,not how to drill glass or hole placement for drilling glass.

Thank you for your tips.

Ok I got it sorry for that ...i just suggested an easier and more effective way,I just thought that my idea was also "DIY" but im sure alot here will also be tempted to try this

 

[rockethippo]

Will it work without the elbow on the part inside the tank? Here's picture to show what I mean. I know I'm not a windows paint artist.

 

[Volenti]

That setup will work fine.

 

[*KrAmEr*]

A glass that can be cut is a glass that can be drilled,you just have to use the appropriate tool.

Yeah.

But tempered/toughened glass cant be drilled.

 

[Euge]

Will it work without the elbow on the part inside the tank? Here's picture to show what I mean. I know I'm not a windows paint artist.

no the U loop in the tank has to be lower than the U loop outside the tank.

 

[rockethippo]

It somewhat is lower I just suck at computer drawing. So, lets say that overflow is perfect. If I remove the elbow inside the tank, will it still work? The water level will be like 1/4" higher than the pipe right?

 

[Euge]

It somewhat is lower I just suck at computer drawing. So, lets say that overflow is perfect. If I remove the elbow inside the tank, will it still work? The water level will be like 1/4" higher than the pipe right?

If you remove the elbow at the intake of the overflow the water level will be the height of the intake tube.

 

[rockethippo]

If I have an elbow at the end of the intake, would it be easier to have the water level at the highest?