diy overflow

[rallysman]

Actually, no you do not need it as long as all of your plumbing is not all hard plumbed. Mine do not have them. Submerge the overflow in the tank to get the air out and then remove it while it is in the vertical position. If you have three hands, just place one over each of the three holes so the water does not pour out. If you do not have three hands, or no one will lend you an extra one, place a cap over each hole until you get it in place.

That works, but if you have large fish that create tidal waves at the surface while feeding, the "waves" can introduce some more air in the overflow. I had it happen once when my perch went crazy.

 

[eh1421]

and for 2 bucks why not put it in

 

[khalidmostafa]

very nice

 

[fishguy306]

anyone want to make me a couple of these? I cant figure it out just looking at the pics

I'll pay for whatever materials is needed, plus labor if you feel the need. If anyones up to the challenge shoot me a pm please

 

[Tongue33]

If the power fails, the level ine tank falls until the siphon is broken by air entering the drain. The 'T' on the outside, combined with the vent stack stops the siphon break before the air can break under the bottom 'U' in the tank. This leaves the over the tank 'U' filled. When the power starts back up and the water enters the top drain again, there is enough suction to clear the air in the drain tube.

I love mine check it out!! http://www.utahaquatics.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=12216#12216

 

[Tongue33]

anyone want to make me a couple of these? I cant figure it out just looking at the pics

I'll pay for whatever materials is needed, plus labor if you feel the need. If anyones up to the challenge shoot me a pm please

 

[fishguy306]

cool, thanks for that pic. I cant figure out how it keeps the prime but if it works, hey

 

[arlo]

PIN this motha' sucka'!

 

[arlo]

ok i'm still a little confused on how to get the water flowing. instead of using the black thing couldnt u just suck on the vent tube to get the water to begin to siphon? if not could someone explain to me how the black thing is used to begin the siphoning?? and do they sell those black things at home depot? thanks in advance !

 

[arlo]

im planning to build the one that eh1421 posted in the very beggining btw