inexpensive overflow box?

[da1jewfish]

I was looking and the least expensive ones are made by eshopps. anyone have experience with the eshopps ones? The main issue I think will b noise. I called them and he said you can make it quiet, but didn't sound very confident. Any ideas? Or any other brands inexpensive?

I did buy a fuge made buy them for a buddy. It was a lot cheaper, its nice, seems to be made well, and effective.

Thanks all

[sjm817]

I've seen several posts of people with problems with the eshopps. I dont like the design. The skimmer box is too shallow, the rear baffle too tall and the U Tube is too short.

[bkoz]

Originally posted by sjm817
I've seen several posts of people with problems with the eshopps. I dont like the design. The skimmer box is too shallow, the rear baffle too tall and the U Tube is too short.

Yup and there LOUD. I put a 90 on mine (not enough room for two) to quiet it down a bit but its still kinda loud. Also had to mod it so it wouldnt loose siphon. Go with a quality u-tube overflow, you wont regret it.

[ahullsb]

lifereef makes a good one I hear.

[kdblove_99]

yeah an overflow is definelty something i would not skimp on. unless you like a flooded house!

As posted above spend the extra money and get a Lifereef

[mdelcomyn]

Lifereef, Amiracle and Hurricane overflows are all generally considered good.