Hey Guys,
I'm going to build me a sump. I think it sounds like a fun, easy, and practical DIY project. I'm also going to do it cheap (adds to the funness). Going to see how cheap I can do it while still being very effective.
I'll update this original post with pictures as I go along.
Equipment
Skimmer (lip cut off of top of sides of 3 qt containter, plus teeth cut)
Added the top for stability (these containers were quite flimsy) and put in a hole for the siphon tube:
Overflow box, with DIY bulkhead, pvc pipe, and elbow. Hole cut in top for siphon tube and a hole for air relief.
Box where water will come in. It will be gravity fed through a cut filter cartridge or a sponge or something.
.. Continued in post 2 (8 image limit)
I'm going to build me a sump. I think it sounds like a fun, easy, and practical DIY project. I'm also going to do it cheap (adds to the funness). Going to see how cheap I can do it while still being very effective.
I'll update this original post with pictures as I go along.
Equipment
Skimmer (lip cut off of top of sides of 3 qt containter, plus teeth cut)
Added the top for stability (these containers were quite flimsy) and put in a hole for the siphon tube:
Overflow box, with DIY bulkhead, pvc pipe, and elbow. Hole cut in top for siphon tube and a hole for air relief.
Box where water will come in. It will be gravity fed through a cut filter cartridge or a sponge or something.
.. Continued in post 2 (8 image limit)