Custom build Overflow Box

[comycus]

Need some help with building a custom overflow box for my tank... Attached the following pic from melevsreef' website. I think majority of overflow boxes are designed in this way.

The problem is that my tank has bracing all round, which means that the area where the box 'sits' on my tank, which is marked in the picture with a length of 1", needs to be extended to approximately 4". I'm no physics student, would anyone care to venture if extending this portion would affect the operation of the overflow? Some question marks would be how it performs after a siphon break, and whether it would affect the flowrate?

Thanks!

[comycus]

Upz any diy gurus out there?

[gp2700]

I think Ian of I~Aquatics might be able to do a customized version to your needs.

http://www.iaquatic.com/contact.htm

[comycus]

Yup I know, but looking at the feasibility of having the extra length in an overflow box first. Will it affect performance?

No point building something that doesn't work.

[jackywongto]

Comy,

I know nuts about this but found this site where there is a picture of an external overflow used for euro bracing: http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html

Last pic at the bottom.

Try calling Ian.

I am sure he knows if the 4inch distance is feasible.

[comycus]

Comy,

I know nuts about this but found this site where there is a picture of an external overflow used for euro bracing: http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html

Last pic at the bottom.

Try calling Ian.

I am sure he knows if the 4inch distance is feasible.

Thx bro! Has been a real hectic day for me. Actually browsed through the site but missed the 4/12 inch euro bracing overflow box!

I'm waiting for Ian to come back, he's not in town atm.

[jackywongto]

Thx bro! Has been a real hectic day for me. Actually browsed through the site but missed the 4/12 inch euro bracing overflow box!

I'm waiting for Ian to come back, he's not in town atm.

keep calling him hor.

you need to pester him one.

Also check with Razali and Henry.

They might be able to advise.

I will help you to ask Sam if I did go over to Sealife. He prob would know too.

So how did you tank go? manage to solve the chiller pump issue?

[comycus]

using fan now... switched off my wavebox also to reduce heat. Luckily my MCE600 is hob, just changed the lights to LED (less heat) and I'm almost running a fowlr tank.

[Ketchup]

So finally decided to take the plunge? Heard you looking at Low Iron Glass?

[comycus]

So finally decided to take the plunge? Heard you looking at Low Iron Glass?

might be doing an upgrade of my tank instead of getting new one... Just got some quotations, 3 sided low iron glass is no joke!!! $$$

[reef999]

My tank euro bracing is 3.5".

As long the length of the box is big i think should be able to handle the flowrate.

Here's the picture of mine. I am using 1262 for this setup.

(Helmet just shows the size for comparison)

[comycus]

My tank euro bracing is 3.5".

As long the length of the box is big i think should be able to handle the flowrate.

Here's the picture of mine. I am using 1262 for this setup.

(Helmet just shows the size for comparison)

Thanks bro, just what I need! Care to share where you got it built?

[kodzzz]

Comy,

I know nuts about this but found this site where there is a picture of an external overflow used for euro bracing: http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html

Last pic at the bottom.

Try calling Ian.

I am sure he knows if the 4inch distance is feasible.

anybody has one or can help me make one pls pm me.

[jackywongto]

anybody has one or can help me make one pls pm me.

AM sells ready made ones.

[comycus]

I have checked around and it seems only I-aquatics custom makes these overflow boxes. Ready made ones can be found off the shelf by them and at AM.

For tanks with euro bracing like mine, the additional length does reduce flow rate. So have to factor this in when considering your return pump. Will post updates on my overflow box when I get it next week.

[reef999]

Thanks bro, just what I need! Care to share where you got it built?

I DIY it using acrylic which previously used for arowana tank cover.

Using jigsaw cut to size and glue them up using acrylic glue...

The length of the inflow will determine your capacity of flowrate it can take.

My overflow box length is 10". Using 2 durso stand pipe and connected one to skimmer and another one to sump.

[downxxer]

AM sells ready made ones.

Anyone knows where to get his? where is AM?

[HW33]

Anyone knows where to get his? where is AM?

Aquamarine

298 Upper Paya Lebar Road Singapore 534931

11am - 11pm (open daily including public holidays)

Tel: (+65) 6383 7277

[downxxer]

Aquamarine

298 Upper Paya Lebar Road Singapore 534931

11am - 11pm (open daily including public holidays)

Tel: (+65) 6383 7277

Any other place sells this?

[oceanviper]

AM sells ready made ones.

Hi bro...

How much is AM selling?