DIY Weir Overflow Box

[john73738]

Anyone ever thought of doing a DIY weir overflow box from pvc?? Had this thought and was thinking of building one this weekend..

Thoughts??

Bear

 

[Pharaoh]

I've seen people make DIY overflow boxes, so I wouldn't say it is out of the question.

 

[Fishman0]

depends on your tank setup.

Loom into a pool skimmer, they can be adapted pretty easily if there is an opening in the sidewall of the tank.

look into hayward pool products, or pentair

 

[turtlesrock]

jmm... maybe.

 

[john73738]

Thinking of 2 chambers of 2" pvc linked by 2 Tees. dunno gonna go grab some pvc tommorrow morning and give it a try.

 

[Fishman0]

Thinking of 2 chambers of 2" pvc linked by 2 Tees. dunno gonna go grab some pvc tommorrow morning and give it a try.

Sorry having trouble following..... any chance at explaining the design a little more

 

[john73738]

at work dont have access to sketch up but give me a sec and I will do a MS Paint sketch

 

[john73738]

Best I can do from work Fishman0 sorry. Hope this helps

 

[tooth517]

I have been researching this.DIY Overflow Box Try this link if it will work. Its a simple design and looks rather easy. Good pics too.

 

[Fishman0]

take your time haha.... just curious and wanna know the design