Looking for an overflow?

[Jeremy0322]

Originally Posted by the register

Hey, I'm looking to get a constant water level in my tank, so I'd like 1 or 2 overflow boxes. I don't want to permanently silicone or otherwise attach them to my tank, so I'd like to just drill the back of the overflow and use a bulkhead to attach it. Do you have the tools to drill a hole in the back of the overflow large enough to fit a 1" bulkhead?

I can get actual bulkhead & overflow measurements, but this is a sticking point right now.

Approximate measurements: depthxWxH = 4"x10"x8"

Thanks

Im a little confused on what you actually want. Are you looking for the actual overflow boxes that you can buy online that use U-tubes and siphons, because if not I dont know how you would make that work. About drilling it for a 1 inch bulkhead, I have everything that would be needed to do that, I have drilled tanks for 1 inch bulkheads before so thats not a problem. PM me exactly what you are looking for and we can talk about it, if you can draw up pics or if you have some from other places that would be even better haha.

[1ofManyNguyens]

I think he is talking about a HOB overflow?

[novanosis]

If people want stuff made, hurry up before its to late!!!!

I am having a turf scrubber made by Jeremy. Think it up and he might just be able to make it happen!

But time is wasting, take up on his offers because one day you might wish they were still around.

I will post pics as soon as I can on the new items..

[Jeremy0322]

haha, thanks for giving the heads up that I was planning on posting tonight Nick. Sadly, he is right, when I move down south I dont think I will be able to continue doing this So, if anyone wants anything, nows the time to jump on it

[1ofManyNguyens]

I say you dont move then!

[1ofManyNguyens]

Any pics of that scrubber?

[Jeremy0322]

I might be able to get some pics up tonight, thats what I have been working on all day haha it wont be til later though if I can at all.

[1ofManyNguyens]

Now im just trying to think of weird contraptions i can possibly ask you to make.. so far... nothing.

[Jeremy0322]

Originally Posted by 1ofManyNguyens

Now im just trying to think of weird contraptions i can possibly ask you to make.. so far... nothing.

oh wow, i could think of a few. Anything that requires a cylinder I dont think I can do, but most reactors can be made using boxes, so there are few instances where a cylinder is needed. lol

[Jeremy0322]

Alright, I have a progress picture of the scrubber build and then something that I threw together really quickly. Now, please note that if you are looking at ordering the ATO it will look much better than that, this was a free-bee for someone thats doing me a favor and I just threw it together real quickly today, if you are actually paying it will look much cleaner than this, but I was going for function and not fashion.

Anyways, here is the scrubber about half done. The top part will be the "water box", and will consist of a water tight chamber fed by a 1/2" bulkhead from one of the sides, that water will run through the holes you see there onto a piece of lexan that holds screen on both sides, then will run right into a fuge. All I need to do is make the inside piece, remake the two ends for the water box, and then some sort of locking thing so the middle algae sheet stays in place. I wanted to be able to remove the whole center if need be so that you can clean it out whenever you wanted to.



I am also making a holder for it so that it rests right above the fuge, just waiting on the dimensions of the fuge for that one.

And here is the quick ATO setup, it hands right on the side of the sump and should be resistant to random bursts from splashing.



Let me know what everyone thinks

[the register]

Sorry for the lack of response, I thought I'd subscribed to this thread. I guess not...

I'm looking for something just like the one demoed in the video on Acrylic Overflow Aquarium

When I said 4 sides I meant all 4 sides plus a bottom. Basically a sturdy acrylic box with a hole in it, which instead of siliconing or gluing the overflow to the tank, I could just attach it to my bulkhead.

The main benefits being I can take it out of the tank to clean it (I have an acrylic tank that doesn't have a totally open tank, limiting the ability to get into a small overflow) and since my tank isn't 100% level I can slightly tinker with the angle of the overflow, without being tied to it permanently being crooked.

Hopefully that's a little more clear.

I'll measure and shoot you a PM tomorrow or this weekend.

HOB pshaw

[1ofManyNguyens]

Im liking the scrubber.. you might have another order soon...

[Jeremy0322]

Originally Posted by 1ofManyNguyens

Im liking the scrubber.. you might have another order soon...

They can be made in any size, you know how to get at me if you want one haha

[1ofManyNguyens]

Haha ok. When are you moving? i think ill have to wait for next paycheck.. spending way too much lately.

[Jeremy0322]

Originally Posted by 1ofManyNguyens

Haha ok. When are you moving? i think ill have to wait for next paycheck.. spending way too much lately.

Well, I actually got a hit back today on someone that wants me there within 2 weeks, so its a possibility but I highly doubt that one, I am assuming late July or early August I will have to shut down operations.