HOW TO: $10 DIY aquarium overflow - UPGRADED and MODIFIED TUTORIAL
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2015
- How to build a DIY PVC aquarium overflow, modified and upgraded.
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Original video ► goo.gl/4EU9ZX
How it all works ► goo.gl/L1Fg7M
Have an issue? cant get it to work? HERE IS THE FIX: I have been answering questions on this project for years now.. and no longer will. Its the same answer again and again... the #1 answer that solves 99% of all issues is this: PAY ATTENTION TO THE VIDEO. 99% simply do not follow the instructions or build it the same way, yet expect it to still work. The other 1% have an air leak somewhere. Find it. Seal it. Sorry, but i simply do not have the time to keep answering the same questions, when they all result with this same solution. IF YOU MUST get help, POST A PHOTO to my fan page so i can at least SEE what the problem is. I will not be able to help otherwise. / uarujoey
Original video ► goo.gl/4EU9ZX
How it all works ► goo.gl/L1Fg7M
The modified and upgraded version ► goo.gl/ZGRtXj - Домашні улюбленці та дикі тварини
Hi Joey, these were the type of videos that originally got me following you. Please start making more of these types of DIY videos again as that's what made you king of DIY.
Hey folks, i'm also on Facebook. I post pictures, more videos and updates there: facebook.com/UaruJoey
Just like to say thank you for this video King of DIY! Just finished the upgrade for my 120 gallon oscar tank- The return pump is 700 gph and after some tweaks is handling the flow no problem - saved me from drilling the tank - Thanks again! Keep 'em coming!
This video was awesome and the timing is great too seeing as I'm planning on redoing my overflow and sump. I now have a new design that looks really amazing, I cant wait to try it out.
thank you so much
keep your hard work
you're the best
+Abdullah Minor (Alshikhi) Thank you. glad you enjoyed it.
Love your work and vids.
They have become crucial to my next big sump build for 2x2ft and 2x4ft tanks. All plumbed together.
If I may add. The only addition I have looked to make, at the top of the overflow, where you drill in the air pipe, drill the other end into the inlet. Creating a venturi, so the airlift pump isn't required
Have you say your videos have gotten a lot better over the years. Just watched on from 2011 i think it was. Keep up the good work man.
Nicely done... I'm going to try this out on my 55gal this weekend... I was thinking of drilling my tank but this is definitely look much nice... Lots of positives with only the priming seems like an issue but I got muscle sitting on my shoulder waiting to be used! :) THE KING OF DIY - Advice was appreciated... Keep up the solid work, I would buy your book if i had the extra $$$...
Thanks Joey, I've been wanting to increase my flow rate. I did have the fish getting sucked down problem, but it was a simple fix, I just capped just below the water line, well it was more of a ring that slipped over the top, but it did the job pefectly. This idea is much better for the overflow. Thanks again!!!!!!!
Hey bro. I just want to say thanx. I made your first overflow and had hardly any flow at all and just upgraded it with this. I just drilled my holes instead of slotting it and it works exactly as you said. Thanx again!!!!!
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I was planning this days in making an overflow, thanks! People like me appreciate your work, Joey!
+Francisco Traverzo Thanks!
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Thank you. Your videos have been really helpful as I prepare a 100 gallon aquarium. Hello from Guam.
An awesome design...My 75 gallon main & 20 gallon sump build prototype works great. Can't wait to get it all finished. Love the weir. Can't say enough about it. - Road Dog 1
Have an issue? cant get it to work? HERE IS THE FIX: I have been answering questions on this project for years now.. and no longer will. Its the same answer again and again... the #1 answer that solves 99% of all issues is this: PAY ATTENTION TO THE VIDEO. 99% simply do not follow the instructions or build it the same way, yet expect it to still work. The other 1% have an air leak somewhere. Find it. Seal it. Sorry, but i simply do not have the time to keep answering the same questions, when they all result with this same solution. IF YOU MUST get help, POST A PHOTO to my fan page so i can at least SEE what the problem is. I will not be able to help otherwise. facebook.com/UaruJoey
Original video ► goo.gl/4EU9ZXHow it all works ► goo.gl/L1Fg7MThe modified and upgraded version ► goo.gl/ZGRtXj
I have a question thats not in the video. I want to do this but I want to also keep my water line above the trim of my tank. That means the slots for the weir could be at most about 1/2 of an inch. Is that too short of a slot. Would it work or should I just the cut the pipe off at the top a afix a screen to the hole?
The bottom of the weir teeth will be your water level
do i need the outter pvc pipe if i install on a biocube that has a overflow chamber
Yes and no. It would work, but if your return pump failed you could have a mess. The back of the biocube has inlets that are halfway down the tank, so that's how far it would drain.
Both this and the 'original' design have their specific 'niche' applications. I use the original design (with ball valve added to the drain pipe connection) for water exchanges with aged (Municipal) water, (rather than a constant water exchange system). The original design is better at 'skimming' the occasional bacterial surface film (which might form if you accidentally overfeed). straight down the drain. --The design presented in this video however, merely concentrates that film at the base of its larger in tank 'well' and when shut off during periods of non use allows all of that trapped bacterial film to redistribute across the take surface again.
I think it's a great idea! Thanks. I have watched your channel since you made the original.
great update joey! very smart solution with the air suction pump.
Dude! I built this and added a check valve for the aqualifter. It works great! Thanks for making this video!
I just made one of these thanks Joey ! Had it flowing at 225gph approx when I tested it. Will post a pic when I have it in the tank!
Absolutely perfect! best improvement ever on my 55 African Cichlid tank. I used 3/4" inside 2" and a 18 gallon sump, thanks for all your videos! I just started back in the hobby this April after a 35 year time off.
Great update u addressed all my doubts with the mk1 👍
hey Joey!!! love your work mate!!! have watched almost all your vids and have learnt so much from them... keep them rolling!!
Very cool. Love the new look - much more pleasing!
+Brian Stalter I agree!
I made one exactly the same and it works perfectly fine. Thank you for all your help
I have built one of these already for my 29 gallon tank, I'll have to send you a picture of my new one for my 60 gallon tank =) thanks a lot Joey!
What a simple but great design. I have been looking for a way to build something without drilling the tank, but limits the amount of water that back. This will work perfectly.
The more videos I make, the more respect I have for you and the work that you've put into this channel.
+Steve Poland Cichlids Thanks Steve. Im planning on doing a behind the scenes video eventually. Perhaps you'll find some tricks in it. :)
yes finally 2 videos a week. love you man. your videos are the best
+rcisourmiddlename Thanks pal!
THANK YOU AND NOW I HAVE MY OWN DYI SUMP AND OVER FLOW...
yesss, i will use it for my aquaponic set up. thank you very much :)
Still having great success with the original version of this overflow. I don't really mind the 2 pipes and some fish actually use it as shelter during lights out. I've had great flow for months and it's silent. I also put a PVC elbow on the intake then stuck a filter intake screen in that to protect fish from being swallowed. This also make this overflow extremely quiet. Great vid!
+BJ Nunn Agreed. Its rally just a matter of preference.
Built these for my sump system. They work great!
I have wacted this vid like 40 times so i can build it thank you so much
I have made one myself with your instructions, and it works perfect. Thanks for the idee and keep up the good work 💪👍
I can't prime mine
Excellent videos! I am looking into making some of these for use with rain barrels. I quick-fit one together with some 3/4" inch PVC I had around and it works great!! Well, it did once I took another look at the video and saw that I had a the tee put in the wrong way. :)
Works great joey I have added two of these to my 330gal aquarium and great water flow from to returns and one larger sump pump. Thanks again.
what do you use instead of the toms aqualift?
making this overflow this week. But the primer line (testing) will be 7mm line running down to the return pump with a siphon manifold fingers crossed :) keep up the great video's joey. love watching them
Yes more videos every week!!!
+Zavier G Im pretty excited to start as well. :)
Thanks for your videos, I like them and they're very useful.
thank you so much. from your video, i Just made my own diy overflow for my aquarium. its AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
Great video. Just what I've been looking for to start my sump build
+KALZONE850 Perfect!
2 years ago I built a Weir for my tank just to hide a heater, pump, and chemi pure. today I built this overflow and added a sump and skimmer to my tank finally. it works perfect, Thank you so much
I used a 3" weir'd setup with 1" lines. My hope and logic tells me more surface skimming! 😀
I did add a pvc ball valve and a union before sump input to aid in starting the prime and working on sump in the future.
Now I just have to install flooring throughout the house lol!
Thanks for the easy diy video
Retail cost in USA was approximately $80 for all pvc, valve, unions, fittings... Now I just need to paint 🤣
I made one of these... Works like a charm!
That is F'n amazing and I have a Tom's aqua lifter handy. Just got a smoke'n deal on a 60 gal tank but it's tempered,,,,, you just made my day and earned a sub thanks man.
Great video love the new idea! Really excited for more videos each week! Thanks Joey
+Ben Cheek Your welcome ben
thank you ..all seems well...only issue was that I had to add check valve to get it started. working well now.
The only YT video clearly explaining overflow and how to get to a sumo system🎉🎉🎉
All I can say is you are the best DIY person in the business.
+Cichlidking1 Thanks brother.
Thank you Joey. This is an awesome redo on something that was already a great build.
+Maurice Aquariums As with any project, it has been done countless times in countless ways. The reason why I revisited it(and even sometimes the reason why i do the video in the first place) is that i have the ability to bring the project to a much larger audience. So while this isn't anything new to some, it will be to many.
***** You're right and you improve on each project in ways others can't.
Built this style and it works like a CHARM. Thank you so much for getting me into this. I went from a guy not knowing about sizing, PVC pipes, and how this style of filtration to actually knowing something and putting this all together. I even modified it to be more quieter as well so it works (put an drilled end cap on the stand pipe and a slip coupling to reduce the sound.
+silencedknight Is this setup dead silent?
No it isn't but there are videos that show how to combat the noise of this (since its the water falling down the pipe). With the drilled holes you see there there is a solution to this using a stockman standpipe with the proper materials you can make on your own. There are a few videos, you should look into it!
Yeah I know about stockman standpipe solution but I don't think you can apply it to this overflow weir design.
You can, but you have to put an endcap at the top of the pipe. You have to drill the endcap so the intake tube can fit in there.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Well I had my doubts. It didn't work well at first, BUT after I figured out that my issue was air leaking in (during dry fit testing) and I played with the tubes to get a better seal...... Whoosh! Serious flow bro! Thanks!
how did you find the air leak mine wont prime?
Great video as i'm looking to convert my fresh water tank to an reef tank, but I only have 5 cm space behind my tank &have an overhang lip on inside off tank off 7 cm which over flow boxes won't fit, but have little holes in each corner of tank for pipe work this method will do nicely
Thank you sir joey I made mine and its great 👍
This works very well for my tempered-glass reef tank, thanks Joey. But adding the airline to siphon the top-U is an absolute necessity, otherwise you can lose suction overtime.
First thing, this system works great. One problem that you didn't cover with this Overflow is what happens during a power outage. Yes your water will stop on the siphon side but if your return line is still below that point, it will continue on the return side. The way i fixed this problem was to drill a small hole on the return line at the same level as the siphon side. If you dont then your sump with overflow on to the floor. Might want to cover that side of this project as well if you haven't already. BTW great channel Thanks.
This is a good idea I might try this because I want to add a micron sock to my tank.
I made an excellent overflow by putting a bulkhead in an old hanging filter. It has it's own suction with weir and you can use the pump to get flow started. Works perfectly and if you lose power siphon automatically breaks so no overfill.
What is this you speak of?
This is a cool idea
Thanks for this. I combined your Overflow Weir, with the guy who makes drift wood out of pvc’s Technique.
You almost can’t tell it’s a filter.
Can you post a link to that video? Sounds interesting
@@het127 Google it. It is the first thing that comes up
Just modified the original and added in the weir. Working great so far and just as quiet as the last. I'll have to make the holes bigger I think because the water is dropping really far
this is genius! thank you sir!
Working perfectly fine. Great video thanks a ton. Just one question after all the fittings have been done , is there any to remove the pipe(inlet) inside the aquarium for cleaning purpose?
wow I needed this.
Great video...
But i was wondering if instead of using an airpumpe, hooking up an Diffusor from the return line would work to. and be completely automatic?
hi sir m a very big fan of yours u r my inspiration.
Instead of using an aqua lifter, you can use a power head with an air intake. This will double up for flow through the tank as well as ensuring the overflow is primed in the event of a power outage. Have used this method on many overflows in the past and it works well.
Show me how
can you pls show us how to do it ?
Now thats a fantastic idea!
pretty simple, you get a power head that has an air connection on it, take the air hose and plug it into the top of the overflow. the power head clicks on after the power outage and syphons the water out of the overflow. works well.
Cody McMillan how does the power head work if the power is out
Made this last week, runs great. Thanks for saving us all so much money.
Howz the overflow working
I can't prime mine
@@Abdul-qr4bd did you get it to prime?
Hi, can you please explain why you need to keep the check pump running all of the time? I really like your setup and was getting ready to do the old method but this is way better. You also answered my question I've been having about what paint to use! thanks a lot very useful vid.
Great idea! but theoretically this hole for suction cup can cause water leak if it will be ill-fitting and pump fail. It will be better to avoid this hole for suction cup, but it was noticed before. Really good job, easy and eficient.
Finishing up mine now will update on it when I finish. Testing works great though, no loss of suction, can handle lots of water flow
This is a very simple overflow to follow, i was just wondering if it is necessary to have the pcv go straight to the bottom of the tank, or perhaps lets say half the length of the tank?
You must 100% move the T up higher to stop the overflow from emptying the pipe and losing prime. After a several minute power outage and the pump turns back on, it floods out t the tank the way you have this built. I know cause I built several trying to get it right and the T was the issue to
Well can u do a short video or a diagram for the slower people like me?
@@steelwill101 just move the Tee up several inches instead of the very bottom.
Are we talking 2 inches 5“ 10 inches
Mine works fine the way it shows in the video. Instead of a check valve, I ran it to a powerhead air intake that I have. Anytime there is a power failure, when everything turns back on the powerhead clears out the air pocket in the overflow and it take off again. Also, I put a small hole in the return line just below the water surface so if there is ever a back syphon to the sump, it will only drain water back until that little hole is breathing in air. Double redundancy, and best of all --- NO WET CARPET!
Hi Joey,
You talked about having the water level about one inch high on the skimmer...
Is it, as I expect, by controling the flow of the siphon?
Thank you for the MANY informative videos.
Wayne
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PUTTING THIS OUT THERE! once I glued everything into place it worked flawlessly. have it going down into my wet/dry filter that you ALSO showed us how to make! you're the best!
Did you glue the one inch pipe to the two inch inch weir inside the tank?
No. I don't recall Joey telling us to do that either.
Just double checking......no he did not
@@oval291 will this work if you do not glue the pieces together? I've been doing a dry run (without glue), and cannot get it to siphon or stay running. Thanks.
Excellent Work mate, I am about to build one as i am in the process of establishing a Sump system, i have 125gal display tank , 40 gal breeder for the sump , how much flow this will provide, what size of a lift pump should goes with it and how tall the baffles should be ! Thanks in advance
Thank you so much for this idea. I followed your instruction to the letter and it works awesome. Quick question however. How am I able to make the vent pipe quieter?
Christopher Lore put a cap on it with a small hole in it. Works for me.
Congrats on 100,000 Dude! :-)
Jeffrey :-)
waiting to see what Thursday is all about 👍
keep up the good work. Im gonna make it now :D
Very nice Joey. Thanks
+Ruben Your welcome Ruben.
WHOA. Now I have to re-do all my old over flows! Thanks for the inspiration Joey!
+erxkeel Cut the inside loop off leaving one pipe... add in the weir. Dont redo them completely. :)
Great video, Thanks
Hi, great work. I have question, can i use this idea in underground water tank?
Because I didn't prepare overflow pipe before 😢
Is the new series about DIY ponds?? That would be awesome, aquariums and ponds:)
+Timm Lombardo No. Im in Canada. The ground will be frozen solid soon. The new series isn't focusing on any one thing. you will see. :)
+The king of DIY marine? ;)
The version I made for my old 55gal tank was the same as the first with a different modification. I wanted it to pull water from lower in my aquarium and these designs only pull water from the top. So I just raised the "T" to the top of the "U" bend setting it were I wanted the water level to be at in the tank at the halfway point, then put a strainer from an old hob on the intake pipe that hangs inside the tank. It worked very well without issues.
So for those wanting another design that does the exact same thing you can make it like this too.
Hey Joey, thanks so much for taking the time to put together and share your videos. I've built my overflow following your diy video. I did opt to omit the optional air tube with the pump you mentioned, primarily to keep the cleanest look but also one less thing to buy and contend with. Without it, it is performing just fine with no loss of siphon issues I will say my unit is quite loud with a gurgling noise, is that because I did not use the optional airline? Thanks again for sharing.
You can get a cap for the top(where he shows pouring water in to prime it) drill small holes to let air pass through and DON'T GLUE IT ON.
Mine is very loud as well, gurgling noises, did you ever find a solution to quiet it down?
I love both of your videos. Now this video is showing that I can get 60% more flow form the new style. I have a 265 gallon tank and was told I would need about 1,200 to 1,500 GPH. So using the numbers from your first video and with the new style I guess would need to use one 1” pipe and one 1.1/4” pipe to get 1,528 or one 1 ½” pipe to get 1,344. If I did my math right. Another question is does the overflow pipe have to go so far down the weir pipe? I want to keep the overflow pipe a couple of inches below the water line just in case something happens and I don’t drain my whole tank out.
Joey- can you please provide an update on a PVC overflow or another overflow system in a non-drilled tank
wow that is a great looking overflow. look forward to seeing the new series!!
+MrRvbrown thanks Randy
Making this right now, a little concerned with the sizing for a 40B though, I followed the instructions from the first video and cut the lengths of my pipe to 16", which is the height of the tank, but there's less than 1/2" of clearance from the bottom to the opening. I'm also testing it out with a knockout plug instead of a cap, 3" caps are a little expensive, so we'll see how it goes. Any problem running a pipe in the tank that's a little shorter, at most 2", than the rest of them?
Thanks for everything
When you make this, you make 2 for redundancy so can you run a splitter off you aqualifter pump to sustain primes on both overflows? As long as you put a check valve?
Glad you're finally revealing the new series. That's exciting!
So this one is set up as a siphon style. This should have much more flow since there are less bends.
If the pump stops, even though more water isn't overflowing into the tank won't the siphon still be removing water until it drains the overflow tube down to where the opening of the siphon is? Then, when the pump starts up again, the water will be filling up but I don't think the overflow will be primed. The Aqualifter will help keep the siphon when running but, in this case, I don't think it'll be capable of priming the overflow.
I'm bringing up these concerns because I want to build this! This is a much better looking overflow and similar to how I modified the old design but having the two pipes is unsightly and I was concerned about flow rates.
Krylon Fusion is awesome for these projects!
Thanks Joey.
+AquaStudent No, it does not work as a siphon. It still works as an overflow. Imagine the big pipe as being the pipe we removed.
Oh, I see it now! Perfect! Thanks! I'm happy.
+AquaStudent Good luck! If you put it on video, send me the link.
Yessir. This project definitely looks better.
+The king of DIY Hey Joey. I'm working on assembling this project and have an interesting question for you.
Why do we need to raise up the T connector that's on the end of the system, the one that connects the "vertical vent" to the pipe leading to the sump? We have a 90 elbow right before the T but if we cut out that last elbow wouldn't we be able to save a slight amount of resistance? (shorter pipe, less plumbing). The middle Part of the T could be pointed towards the pipe leading to the tank instead of the sump, the top goes to the vertical vent and the bottom leads to the sump.
I think I've answered the question myself but want to confirm. Doing this would that break the siphon (likely just after it is formed from being primed) by preventing the water from remaining on the bottom side of the overflow.
Is there a required relationship between the level of the intake within the weir and the output? Thanks.
Joey, huge fan of you channel and I appreciate all you do for the hobby. I was wondering your thoughts on combining this with your diy pvc canister build? I don’t necessarily want a video but your opinion on if this would work. My thought would be the exact same setup except with an external pump. The input would go down the overflow weir or could connect to where the water pours out. I love the canister filter but want surface skimming without a pump in the tank.
If you take the time to read and respond I truly appreciate it in advance. If not, I know you are crazy busy and hope you have a happy holiday (whatever you celebrate)
ive been using the first style overflow u made for years now. Only just saw this upgrade the other day.
looks so much better.
But mine seems to be a little more noisy. Is there any way to quiet it ?
Holy moly this thing is a beast I built my own and it does more then an extra 60% the pipe I used I should only be able to do about 600 gallons but all i had was a 800 gph pump and that bad boy can hardly keep up with this overflow!!!!
I used 1" pipe and have a 400gph pump and it doesnt flow enough, not sure what I did wrong lol
Both videos are great. For the modified version, do you still put a cap on the tall tube now that you're not placing an airline up there? Also, are you placing the outbound hose of the Tom's Aqualifter in the tank itself or that tall tube? Didn't see answers to either question in any video.
Going to try this on my stack ponds
It's working and it's cool. Thank you ;)
I can't prime mine. Can you help
Awesome video.