DIY Sump and overflow

DIY Sump and overflow

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• DIY
• overflow
• Sump

[fernie528]

looks really good! Check out my 6 gallon Nano, Eclipse, I "liked" yours

[bennysoto44]

@ olliflp there are two uprights. One with air tubing (this gets the siphon going from the tank to overflow)

the second upright is basically your overflow. It cannot be a vacuum(sealed) so the setup functions correctly (it prevents overfill of ur sump in case of a power outtage, keeps the siphon, and starts back up when the power kicks back in)

[bennysoto44]

@cichlidkeeper89 true, ONLY if the inlet for the overflow is at the bottom of the tank.  (pump return rate - overflow rate= sump spill)

With the inlet for the overflow at the top of the tank, any overflow rate can be used as long as it can handle more than the pump.

(pump return - overflow rate= tank spill)

Just a little clarification so kids don't run out n try to match both flow rates. Just use 1"+ diameter pipes and it will handle any return for home aquaria. Cool design new concept to m

[ollieflp]

Does the second upright pipe have a small hole too or is that just sealed? Why do you have the second upright? Thanks

[Rloc8773]

@titaniumkiller It actually sucks the water through if you can follow... the pull on the back side is what really makes it work...

[titaniumkiller]

@Rloc8773 does the pressure of the water on the intake push the water through the pipes?

[missman0009]

@neffin the black pvc is his overflow, specifically designed in case of power failure.

[neffin]

what happens in case of power failures?

[animaloverforever]

hi did you uses a priming pump if you do what one do you use

[Rloc8773]

Okay.. So I made this for my tank after seeing yours... Must say it works like a charm BUT! do not put any foam or anything into the overflow like he does in this film.. Will get sucked down quiet easily!... Nasty clean up... Just put a plastic slip drain cover that you can get at any LFS if you are worried something might get in it...