Durso standpipe in DIY 6" pvc overflow?

[NeveSSL]

Hi all!

I was wanting to do a 6" PVC DIY overflow on my new 45g tall tank. The problem is that I'm concerned if I do so, I won't have enough room for a durso standpipe.

Do any of you guys know if there would be enough room? I'm planning on 1" bulkheads just because those are the diamond hole saw size I got and I can DIY the bulkheads for cheap.

Thanks!

Brandon

[jbarone]

I don't think it will fit using 1"PVC to make the DURSO. My Overflow is 7 1/4" and a 1" PVC DURSO just fit. Make it 7 1/2 and you should be fine. That is if you plan to use only 1" PVC to make it.

[NeveSSL]

When you say 7.5", do you mean 7.5" square, or just 7.5" wide and maybe 2" or 3" deep or what? Forgive my ignorance.

Brandon

[jbarone]

Sorry for the confusion.

My dimensions are:

Inside box: 8" X 3" X 6.5"
Outside box: 8" X 4.5" X 11"

Width x Depth x Height

[NeveSSL]

Thanks man.

What kind of material did you use?

Brandon

[kmk2307]

Brandon,

Please post pictures of what you end up doing. I also want to drill a 45 but I'm not sure if I want do go the durso route or what...

Thanks,
Kevin

[NeveSSL]

Hi Kevin!

FWIW, at this point I'm thinking that I may just do a Calfo style overflow... but I'm not positive. I'll keep you posted.

Brandon

[jest]

Something like this may fit :

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=239116

[newreef8584]

If you want to you can empploy a pair of 45 degree fitting in the riser section. You can use them to offset the 90 degree fitting to make the unit more compact.