Hello. Looking to start a drip system for one of my aquariums. I currently have an Eshopps HOB overflow that I used in the past that worked flawlessly for a sump. Can I use this? My concern was that the gallons passing through would be considerably less, probably only 25 gpd.
Drip System Overflow
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My concern would be losing siphon with the minimal amount of flow that’s going through there. Drilling is not an option?
It could be just looking at my options. Do you have an overflow kit you recommend?
You dont need and overflowkit. Just a glassdrillbit, a bulkhead and some pvc.
This is what I would do! Drilling a tank is not nearly as scary as it seems when you have never done it before.
I would probably opt for 3/4" pvc (way overkill in size but gives you plenty of extra room to keep from plugging). Put the bulkhead down a good 1"to 2" from your water line. Put an elbow pointing up on the on the inside of the bulkhead. put a vertical piece of pvc pipe in the elbow to set the tank water level. Cut a little 1/8" x 1/8" notch in the top edge of the PVC pipe. Put some very large mesh around the pipe to keep any garbage out of it.
If you wanna get fancy, I really like the look of these:
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