View Full Version : lifereef overflow or CPR overflow ?
Michael
04-28-2003, 12:40 PM
Any one have experience with both?
Each company markets theirs as the best (no kidding).
I have an old 72 gallon tank that no glass company will drill...so I am looking at overflow options.
Anyone using a different make of overflow?
Thanks.
Michael
Canadian Man
04-28-2003, 02:25 PM
I made one myself out of acrylic. The cpr ones are bad and I know a few people that have had their tank overflow because of this crappy overflow.
The lifereef one is much better and this is the one that I kinda coppied for the one I made.
Go with the lifereef, or marineland tidepool overflow is another good one.
Tau2301
05-01-2003, 03:06 AM
I made one from two tupperware like containers, one bulk head, two U-tubes, and part of a 500ml water bottle.
Dresden
05-01-2003, 11:52 AM
I have the CPR, had to seal around the bottom of the bulkhead to keep it from leaking, but perfect in that regard now.
Just need to find a way to get the nipple to pull the air out now. Maxijet 1200 doesn't work well.
smokinreefer
05-01-2003, 05:25 PM
well, i just put my cpr back into use, but only because i have it already, and i can't sell it in good conscience. its given me many a headache before.
i personally wouldnt recommend it to anyone, just because of the potential problems it can cause,>>>overflow, by breaking of the siphon, which is easier to do with this design than others.
with that said, Dresden, i have heard a MJ1200 will be fine if you use the add on venturi kit.
i cannot recommend any other overflow, cuz i havent used any other ones.
anyone have an overflow for sale?? ~500gph range?? :lol:
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