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

* Cement the remaining 16" pipe section with the extra holes to the short elbow assembly. Rotate the assembly and use the table surface help straighten the pipes.

* Once the cemented 3/4" pipe assembly has had a few minutes to cure, insert the 16" x 3/4" pipe section with the extra holes into the top of the 3" diameter assembly.

* Attach the 3/4" slip cap, but don't cement. It will be necessary to remove the cap to prime the overflow.

Important: Do not cement these two sections together.

Ideally, this will be a snug enough fit that you'll be able to adjust the position of the 3" diameter PVC pipe up or down to determine the water level in your aquarium.

* Using a combination of cement and nylon tie, attach a 50307 3/4 Inch female adapter to each end of a 3' section of 1 1/8" inner diameter bilge hose.

This will attach to the 3/4" slip & thread adapter on the overflow assembly and will make it possible to unscrew the hose for maintenance.

* This overflow was tested by placing a clean 10 gallon plastic trash bin on top of some saw horses in the garage. A 10 gallon aquarium will be used for the sump.

For information regarding the wet/dry filter built for this pvc overflow, click here to be taken directly to the project page.

Click the play button to the left to see a short video of the Do-it-Yourself PVC Overflow with Multi-Level Intake.

For step-by-step instructions how to build the DIY Wet/Dry Filter in the video, just click the photo below!

Disclaimer: Exercising reasonable safety precautions when performing the steps described in this article are the responsibility of the individuals building the background. Dramaticaquascapes.com is not responsible for personal injury or property damage as a result of following steps outlined in this article.