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brizzo 04-17-2009 05:25 AM

Overflow build
 
Freshly cut piece
http://nazerine.reefbc.com/photos/041609/P4160004.JPG

Clamped into handy work stand ($15 canadian tire), going to heat up with heatgun and bend 90 degrees
http://nazerine.reefbc.com/photos/041609/P4160005.JPG

It needs to be hot hot hot. Used insulated gloves to bend over once nice and hot. Slowly and evenly heat both sides. Over bend it just a bit, acrylic rebounds back as its cooling. Clamp or hold in place as it cools.
http://nazerine.reefbc.com/photos/041609/P4160006.JPG

Tada, overflow!
http://nazerine.reefbc.com/photos/041609/P4160007.JPG

Return, drain, and backup drain (3/4 bulkheads from BRS). Going to drill a hole through the side of the overflow without teeth for the return, once I've dry fitted the plumbing.
http://nazerine.reefbc.com/photos/041609/P4160010.JPG

I may have cut the teeth a tad too low, but I can just install a piece behind the teeth to adjust the water height. It will be much better once siliconed, and back painted black :mrgreen:
http://nazerine.reefbc.com/photos/041609/P4160011.JPG

It's a standard 20g high

karazy 04-17-2009 05:30 AM

nice!! how did you get those nice overflow slits in the acrylic?

TheRealBigAL 04-17-2009 05:30 AM

Very cool !

Myka 04-17-2009 05:32 AM

He has a CNC Router. The $#%^@@#! But that's ok, because at least I know someone with one!!!! :D

I've seen his stuff in person too, great craftsmanship! Thanks for the overflow (not the one in the picture)!! :)

my2rotties 04-17-2009 05:34 AM

That is really cool Evan!!! More pictures of the build please. Are you going to bring my clownfish home when you are ready and make him a superstar? Would be nice to see him go home to you since you taught him to swim through hoops.

karazy 04-17-2009 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by my2rotties (Post 411820)
That is really cool Evan!!! More pictures of the build please. Are you going to bring my clownfish home when you are ready and make him a superstar? Would be nice to see him go home to you since you taught him to swim through hoops.

umm...wrong thread diana..

Steve-O- 04-19-2009 12:02 AM

Awsome idea gonna have to give it a try.

phillybean 04-21-2009 03:04 AM

Looks good!


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