06.15DIY sump for less then $40
FOR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS GO TO cichlids4ever.com this is a 20gal DIY sump i built for under ……its not the most beautiful thing in the world, but it works. heres a list of things i used 20gal storage tub dish scrubbers 5gal bucket free pvc and elbows GE I silicone(no bioseal) pump overflow free
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Have you ever thought about building a pond filter or just a pond
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
i just start the syphon with my mouth like you would syphoning gas out of a car.
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
if that happens im just sol, but if i know theres weather coming where this might happen i make sure im home.
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
this is in no way air tight lol, i made sure the holes fir the intake and return were big enough to allow air
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
haha love it. my only question…isnt the sump suppose to be open to air…isnt that the whole point of it??
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
lol its in there, this was a pre-media video
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
not bad dude, stick some filter wool over your drip tray, helps with debris.
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
just a lil pond pump i got on sale at home depot
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
What kind of pump are you using there for your return? If you spent 30 bucks pump and all that must have been a 20 dollar pump. I would love something like that!
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
amazing video….good explanations and laughed at the end..dam i need to start drinking mroe milk, lol…
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
i see you save money on your tattoos as well as your filters……
sorry i couldnt resist
great video and very creative
keep up the good work
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
if it does check out the sump cutoff video
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
1 inch
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
what size pvc are you running?
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Does the siphon flow faster than the pump? I’m having trouble with finding the equilibrium between the two. Thanks.
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
huh?
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
hey man what kind of pvc cement do you use…can i get it from my local home depot store?
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Hey DIY, Happy New Year! I’ve been watching some of your video is amazing. Thank you for helping us out. Keep up the good work! Cheers!
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Hey DIY, Happy new year! I’ve been watching some of your video is amazing. Just want to say thank you! Keep up the good work.
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
sweet thx
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
i wont have an overflow problem, ive got the water levels set to where the siphon dies before the sump overflows, and if the power comes back on it will not overflow the tank. ive already tested it
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Man spend the money on a proper overflow. I paid like $50 for the overflow and it can start the syhpon after a power failure. The first time your power goes out you are gonna find water all over the place when the pump pumps all the water out of the sump…..
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
not sure what happened to my question but I’ll post again. What is the purpose of an overflow box? Can’t I just put a hose (with a screen over the end so fish dont get suucked into the hose) right into the aquarium sucking wateer down into the sump? Im researching on how to make a sump and I dont understand the NEED for an overflow. Thanks.
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
i am researching on making a sump for my 55 gallon saltwater tank, my question if anybody can answer is: why do I need an overflow? Can’t I secure the hose to the tank and have it suck water right out of the tank into the sump? I could just put a screen over the hose so fish and etc don’t get sucked into the hose. I don’t understand WHY an overflow is needed. Thanks.
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
But it is very loud. I am trying to fins solution of those loud skimmers and sumps.
June 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am