Diy canister filter help.

[Zhewitt04]

I want to use a 5 gallon bucket for a canister filter. I want to put the pump at the bottom of the 5 gallon bucket. The problem I have is how to seal the cord. Can this be done? Or do I need to find a external pump? Thanks

 

[monkeybike]

I'm skeptical that a 5 gallon bucket wouldn't leak under pressure

 

[smitty03281964]

I would use an external pump or one designed to be submersible

 

[Zhewitt04]

I would use an external pump or one designed to be submersible

I am using a gamma seal lid. They are liquid tight and found it on the internet.

 

[Zhewitt04]

I would use an external pump or one designed to be submersible

I have a maxi jet 1200. I would love to use it in the bottom of the 5 gallon tank but I need to do something with the cord and where it exits the 5 gallon bucket

 

[boldtogether]

http://www.vpi.us/cable-glands-parallel.html

I use these all the time. They will require you to cut the cord end off and use a repair end....but the repair ends or better anyway IMO...

 

[boldtogether]

http://www.vpi.us/cable-glands-parallel.html

I use these all the time. They will require you to cut the cord end off and use a repair end....but the repair ends or better anyway IMO...

I have a maxi jet 1200. I would love to use it in the bottom of the 5 gallon tank but I need to do something with the cord and where it exits the 5 gallon bucket

Tank pr bucket?
I have made DIY canisters before using buckets and they work well. A gamma seal top and an electrical cord bulkhead connector is all ypu need.....and some creativity and testing.

 

[Ihsnshaik]

That's all you need.

 

[Zhewitt04]

That's all you need.

Thanks this is what I am doing but my question was where the heck do you put the cord when you have a submersible pump at the bottom?
Boldtogether thank you so much! That is exactly what I was asking and looking for. Do you know if lowes menards or home depot carries them?

 

[boldtogether]

Thanks this is what I am doing but my question was where the heck do you put the cord when you have a submersible pump at the bottom?
Boldtogether thank you so much! That is exactly what I was asking and looking for. Do you know if lowes menards or home depot carries them?

You may have luck there.....but I would try an electrical supply first...make some calls....I can't remember HomeD or Lowes having them. ...but they might....in the elecrical dept.