Do-it-Yourself
PVC Overflow with Multi-Level Intake

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* Assemble two more 3/4" elbows to the 3" section of pipe with cement.


* Since the elbows don't touch for easy lineup with the seams, immediately after cementing, lay the assembled piece on the table, and press down to help insure the elbows are straight.


* Cement the two 8" long 3/4 PVC sections to the T-Connector, then the two previously assembled elbow sections to a 16" pipe section. Note the position of the elbows.

The assembly in this photo will go behind your aquarium. The short elbow assembly will go over the top of the back of your aquarium.

* Cement two 1" pipe sections, an elbow and the 3/4 " slip & thread adapter together.

* After cementing, immediately press the assembly against the table to help make sure the parts are straight. Don't cement the
rubber o-ring.

* At this stage, your assembled 3/4" overflow sections should look something like the photo above.

* Slip the rubber o-ring over the threaded side of the 3/4" slip & thread adapter.

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