Looking for post on DIY pvc overflow

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  1. ping

    ping Plankton

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    While suffering from insomnia a few nights back I stumbled on a DIY post about a PVC pipe type of overflow to my sump. I would like to build this, however I am unable to find this post again. I do not even remember what Internet site I saw this on. Any help or links would be appreciated.
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

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  5. Matt Rogers

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    Wow. That's the most convoluted overflow I've ever seen! :eek:
     
  6. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I read most of the zillion pages and still don't get it.
    But if it works more power to him. Only on RC.

    J
     
  7. JohnO

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    [quote author=Jason McKenzie link=board=DIY;num=1106428329;start=0#4 date=01/31/05 at 23:52:22]I read most of the zillion pages and still don't get it.  
    But if it works more power to him.  Only on RC.

    J[/quote]

    Jason,

    Fairly typical IMO, make the easy as complicated as possible LOL, I often refer to that site a Reef slightly right of Central :) No offense intended :)

    John
     
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    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    [quote author=JohnO link=board=DIY;num=1106428329;start=0#5 date=02/01/05 at 01:48:25]

    Jason,

    Fairly typical IMO, make the easy as complicated as possible LOL, I often refer to that site a Reef slightly right of Central :)  No offense intended :)

    John
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    ;D [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laughy.gif] [smiley=laughy.gif] Post there often, get "moderated" often. Simply no fun. Those mods [smiley=helmet.gif] have there own hand shake and funny walk ;D I post there often actually, but only in the club forums and the SPS forum. The SPS forum gets pretty out of hand though, I just like to see the flavors of the week.

    As for that overflow, OMG [smiley=laughy.gif] I bet it works though. Actually, I kinda like it. For his purpose, and possiably lack of tools, it solved the problem. I push way to much water thru my OF's that his method would mean 2"+ size pvc inside my tanks. Besides, I can drill glass and acrylic, build my own OF's boxes and mod pretty much anything I touch.
     
  10. Guest

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    If you look towards the back of that thread you will see a much easier overflow to construct ;)

    I made this last noight and it works fine when i simulated power outages!!!!

    Just my 2 cents worth!

    Levi
     
  11. Plan2Build

    Plan2Build Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    The last time I saw a design like that was when I purchased a crazy straw for my daughter!!! It would seem to me that with so many turns, that flow might be somewhat restricted........

    P2B
     
  12. Covey

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    It looks like a M. C. Esher drawing!