Here's my overflow-system

[Roy L.]

Here's some pics of a overflow-system i buildt after getting the idea here on MFK.
It works very nice

 

[rallysman]

I built one too, and you're right....it works great.

 

[MikeVance]

Nice overflow, I think it may be my next project as my overflow is questionable in power outages.

 

[FishHeadSoup]

sweet, how much did it all cost ya?

 

[edotero]

This looks good. How do you start the flow?

 

[Roy L.]

This system just stops hven the pump stops, and starts again when the pump starts and waterlevel raise.

The first time i started it I had to suck on the open pipe so the water fills the elbow over the tank wall.

Its difficult to compair prices here with the US, but it was 50 dollars for one overflow. So about 150 dollars all together.
I had the pumps and the bioballs etc allready.

 

[Hakon]

Nice idea Roy thanks for sharing. I'm planning a sump for my 235g so maybe I can use this.

 

[flagtail]

Solid job....

Wondering if anyone can fill in the chart below......

Diameter = GPH

1/2" = ____

3/4" = ____

1" = ____

1.25" = ____

1.50" = ____


thanks....

 

[Dr Joe]

At what pressure / head ?

 

[flagtail]

At what pressure / head ?

I'm referring to the downpipe of the overflow.....gravity pulled...