DIY overflow?

[neltel_7]

Has anyone ever used this? It seems pretty legit.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

that's pretty cool! Thanks for sharing!

 

[ca1ore]

Same principle as a HoB overflow …. cheaper of course. I'd worry about air building up in the siphon tube but not being able to see in. Maybe use clear pvc.

 

[Mike N]

I like that concept. I made (not as cool) one for a DIY frag tank.

 

[Myghty]

I like that concept. I made (not as cool) one for a DIY frag tank.

your's look awesome can i see how it is made ?

 

[Mike N]

I'm pretty sure I have another one at the house not in use. I'll take some pictures when I get home.

 

[Mike N]

your's look awesome can i see how it is made ?

That's pretty much it right there. I add an aqua lifter whenever I use these in order to ensure the siphon is never broken at the top of the u-bend.
Other than that, it worked flawlessly.

I should add, that it does need to be primed the first time you set it up and if you ever remove it to clean.

 

[Myghty]

That's pretty much it right there. I add an aqua lifter whenever I use these in order to ensure the siphon is never broken at the top of the u-bend.
Other than that, it worked flawlessly.

I should add, that it does need to be primed the first time you set it up and if you ever remove it to clean.

Got it, thanks ! looking slick, is that a pump guard on top of the overflow ?

 

[Mike N]

Got it, thanks ! looking slick, is that a pump guard on top of the overflow ?

Lol yes it is.
The pump strainer for the Jebao dcp2500 just happens to fit perfectly over the 2" pvc stand pipe.