Cheap Automatic Filter Roller Idea

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I was sitting on the can thinking all a filter roller really is a TP dispenser. So the "bright" idea was to use some PVC pipe to hold one new filter roll and do the same on the other side with an old empty roll. Drill a some holes into the bottom of a 4" specimen cup and run a pin through the specimen up about half way up. Drill some overflow holes above the pin. Next run the filter paper from the new roll, under the pin and to the old roll. Plumb the drain over the specimen cup and pin.

The last touch is to use an automatic filter feeder attached to the empty roll tube. Every time the filter feeder runs a loop it should pull enough new filter paper to keep the system going for months.

It is crude but I don't see why it won't work.
 
Sounds cool. If you build share pics and how it is working.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 7 21.2%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 5 15.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 15.2%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 30.3%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 27.3%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 5 15.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 6.1%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 9.1%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 3.0%
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