diy overflow

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can someone please give me the lenghts of the pvc for this overflow this is my only option since i have no clearence in the back of my tank. it would be greatly appreciated the i got the sump down now i just need to make sure the overflow is good
 
The lengths of the pipes will vary depending on you tank hieght.
As long as the inside loop is the same as or slightly lower it should be fine.
 
JustLooking;963003; said:
The lengths of the pipes will vary depending on you tank hieght.
As long as the inside loop is the same as or slightly lower it should be fine.
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:iagree: I usually make mine half as long as the tank is tall.
 
mine is in full operation,if your gonna look on my previous replies on this thread..message me if you have some questions,I will be glad to help you
 
if i give u guys the demensions can u tell me the lenghts of pvc i will need for the tank and the proper diameter for each and also all the cupling and end caps which i will need?



The demensions are 5 feet long 18" deep 26 inches tall without the stand and with the stand it is 52" tall



thanks guys
 
Oscarboyz;964531; said:
if i give u guys the demensions can u tell me the lenghts of pvc i will need for the tank and the proper diameter for each and also all the cupling and end caps which i will need?



The demensions are 5 feet long 18" deep 26 inches tall without the stand and with the stand it is 52" tall



thanks guys
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Buy a 1 whole pipe i think thats around 3meters not sure.The diameter is 1 inch per pump(depending on your pump's power) mine is 2200 liters/hour,if you have 2 power pumps its better to use 2 overflows(1inched) rather than 1 overflow having a 2inch diameter..I dunno but its look like the flow is much constant in a 1 inch pipe.About the elbow pipes you can count mine depending on your design and 1 T-connector.you can check out my previous replies on this thread and the you tube vid,My tank is 4ft x 2ft x 2ft
 
Well, I built one of these things for my 75 as a test tank, and it works pretty well. I used 1 1/4 for a 1080 gph @ 1ft, and had to throttle it back.
Going to build a couple more now for my 125 with the same pump and wet/dry.
Drained the 125 today and moved the fish into a trough/stock tank for temp. housing and spit a piece of 10" PVC lengthwise to silicone in the tank as a sort of "fake" reef tank.
These 2 "halfpipes" will be the actual overflow, with the piping inside them.
I think it will work just as well, have more surface skimming area than an 1 1/4 pipe, and look better too.
What say you ???

BTW: pics forthcoming when the water clears enough.
 
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