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SYRG WYATT666
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DIY overflow box Mar 21, 2011 22:25:24 GMT

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Post by SYRG WYATT666 on Mar 21, 2011 22:25:24 GMT

hi guys

as i have a rather large tank coming soon (well large for me lol ) i really dont wanna pratt around drilling the tank so i am thinking of an overflow box but the ones you can buy are rather pricey so is there any way i can make one and has anyone done it?

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DIY overflow box Jul 16, 2011 18:28:05 GMT

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Post by boneface on Jul 16, 2011 18:28:05 GMT

The main problem is getting a pump to run so that it is always self priming, the pump needs to be able to pull air as well as water...other than that the basic design is easy...The pumps that are available are pretty expensive...bout the £70 mark

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DIY overflow box Jul 17, 2011 8:16:24 GMT

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Post by SYRG WYATT666 on Jul 17, 2011 8:16:24 GMT

it ok i have managed to get a overflow box instead of making one and the pump is not a problem if needs my i have a 80litre a min or 4800litre an hour pump that i can use lol thats about 16 time turn over of my tank and sump if i need it lol