diy syphon overflow

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    :idea: making a easy solution instead of drilling my tank.

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    Thanks for posting, do you have a pic of it in operation?
     
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    installed it yesterdayinto the tank. Its made from 40mm pvc piping. I am now waiting for the return pump to arrive at the lps.
    gettting 5000l/h pump. Was testing it with a 1500l/h and it worked great but it couldnt lift the water the high i needed. Will post pics of it in action asap.
     
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    That will be great. What is the size of your tank and sump?
     
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    the tank is a 4ft 1200x450x450 the sump i also make diy using an old 3ft tank that was cracked i fixed it now and turned it into sump.
     
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    I also need to do this at some stage... I look forward to the pics
     
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    its not as difficult as you think all you need is some planning and time
     
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    lol i have seen that design but very complicated. alot more to go wrong only advantage it has is that it probably has more volume of water that can go through it.

    but mine can handel 1200l/hour comfotably if you need more just make it out of 50mm pvc piping befor you start going for something that complicated. plus i think it will be more difficult to hide something like that. ill take a few pics of mine in action tonight.
     
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    here is the syphon in action

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    :idea: Thanks for the pics. You gave me a very good idea! I have a molded tank and did not want to drill, but neither was I very enthusiastic about the piping system's appearance. So add a corner (or a triangle with one pane of glass) and have the piping behind it.

    I might just go for a sump after all...
     
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    lol glad i inspired you
     
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    @butcherman do you think you can maybe post a few more pictures of the plumbing in your tank please?
    Im having a hard time wrapping my head around all of this, but also looking to to do the same thing you did and kind of curious...

    Thanks
     
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    @oupoot the tank has been shut down for some time, but i still have the plumbing in my garage. if i have time tomorrow i will post it for you and you can see the whole thin out of the tank.
     
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    @butcherman I allready got it sorted out thanks, fount a video in youtube and did a few drawings to clarify it all for me....
     
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