DIY overflow system

[weishun]

I think its normal PVC pipe. For the holes, you have to use a drill bit

[dandelion76]

It's the normal PVC pipe used for plumbing. In Singapore it's white in color. Mine one is grey in color coz I got it from JB

As for the slot, if you want to have a very nice look, u will need to use a milling machine (that's what I did). Alternatively, u can try to saw it and then glue the reducer on the saw pvc pipe, still work although it might not look as nice.

Cheers.

[rockfish]

Sorry guys.. need to borrow the thread to show a reefer something about the overflow pipe.

i'm leaving the red area unglued so that he can adjust the pipes the way he want before gluing it.

[iori_del]

THis is wat i want, thanks...

Like tat i can make changes...

[Cardinal Tetra]

I seriously need some help with my design. I copied dandelion's design but instead of drilling holes into the skimmer pipe, I cut a slot in the skimmer pipe just like the mouth of those public dustbin.

I faced the problem of not getting enough water into the skimmer pipe. I'm thinking of using Melvin's design of water flowing directly into the pipe without the need of cutting any slots or drilling holes. Now I would like to know how to get the siphon pipe centered to the skimmer pipe without using the reducer.

Please could someone reply... I know this thread is like a yr ago but I really need urgent advise now thanks.

[veliferium]

erm,can any1 show all the materials needed for the DIY

[veliferium]

wad's the diameter of the pipes used...plz any1

[Skipper32]

Bro, pls refer to my post in this forum - DIY Overflow Pipe.... cheers and have fun with your diy, do pm me if still in doubt....

[dreamzcape]

just a note, people doing their own diy may want to put the siphon pipe higher to ensure that the siphon is properly established. Initially couldn't get mine started so i did a full submersion to fill it anyway

[jem]

hi how do i do one for my 2 ft tank?..can anyone give me the measurements of the pipes?..

[ciaolong]

have a look at my journal i made 5 of them i just use 20 mm for the normal pipe and 1 size up for the surface skimmer all together for 5 costed me around 80 bucks aussie

[jem]

thanks bro!..do you mind giving me the dimension for the pipe?..and the part with the holes in it where the water seeps in...did you drill it yourself or get it from your hardware shop over there?..both of my tanks are 2 feets,a main tank and a sump..

[dkk08]

izzit possible to show the pics to a hardware shop and ask them for the parts or ask them to cut, join and glue it together? I wanna use it on my 2ft main tank and 2ft sump tank too but I'm a technical idiot

[veliferium]

yes i m looking for tis kind of help too....tried DIYing one but won't work leh?

[rockfish]

maybe u can take a pic our ur overflow pipe.. then we can advise u on how to improve it to make it work or spot ur mistake..

then u can learn and not waste ur money and effort..

[ciaolong]

thanks bro!..do you mind giving me the dimension for the pipe?..and the part with the holes in it where the water seeps in...did you drill it yourself or get it from your hardware shop over there?..both of my tanks are 2 feets,a main tank and a sump..

well really depends on the water flow u want to do ....

i did for all the main piping and inside i use 20 mm and outside i think it was 30mm ? (dad choose for me) lol this is for a 1500 lph pumps

i found if u want a larger water flow the inside pipe u cut shorter and it allows more water to flow through =)

[veliferium]

is tis pipe workable??

[cheese]

is tis pipe workable??

Not sure what's wrong with yours, but here some guide lines based on your pic. If out of the range, then it may not work.

Cheers!

[rockfish]

care to explain why it cannot work .. ??

it looks perfectly okay to me ..

[RawKnMetaLNemO]

hi DIY bros....

was wondering any of u DIY bros are making the overflow system?

can make one for me?

im using a 23"/18"/18" tank.....

[peong]

hi guys,

does anyone come a cross wif top&bottom overflow pipe design? hv 1 in mind, but need advice, this is my link:

[oriki]

     

Hi bro Melvin..

how do U fastened the skimmer to the height U wan?

I'm thinking of changing the current skimmer design which I bought

from one of the reefers here..

currently using 3 screws to tighten the skimmer to the height required..

I'm woried it might rust leh...

thx in advance..

[chefrt]

Hi to all the diy craze pls…pls…pls

Tell me the diameter of the pipe use for DIY pipe overflow.

I can’t fine in this forum yet, for the full diameter for the entire pipe used.

[hammerhd]

25mm or 30 depending on how faster u want it to flow

[chefrt]

Thk bro,

Pls I have another question,

How about over-flow skimmer, what is the diameter.

For this 1 I plant to use with my new tank got it free from my friend.

Tank size 30’X18’X18’ and sump size 30’X15’X15”.