DIY: Adding a drain nipple to a Euroreef Skimmer

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(double post from my ER RS-135 review, thought it would be appropriate in this forum too)

I was spoiled with my old skimmer, having it drain to a 2L coke bottle. It seems very inconvenient for me to have to unscrew the collection cup all the time, so I added a drain nipple to my new Euroreef now:

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I decided to go with larger tubing so that it's less restrictive. It's 1/4" ID.