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Old 07-14-2008, 10:28 AM
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i need a HOB overflow box for my tank and i wanna make it myself and prints or ideas???
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Old 10-05-2008, 09:55 PM
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I would check out this DIY Overflow Box

I have made a couple of those and they work great
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Old 10-07-2008, 03:37 PM
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Default Re: diy HOB overflow box ideas???

Richard would you by any chance have some pics of it... I was thinking of attempting one myself sometime off the same plans. Id like to see an actual photo though
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Default Re: diy HOB overflow box ideas???

I used the same plans that Poly Rugby posted and ended up with a real nice overflow in my opinion . This is how it looks finished. I did add a 1/4" hard down tube piece that I put a 1/4" air line and shutoff valve. to prime it and keep the air out of the center siphon section.
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Old 10-07-2008, 10:51 PM
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Default Re: diy HOB overflow box ideas???

I don't have a full shot of mine but here is it in action. It pretty much looks like the one emccullough1 posted.



I added the egg crate to stop the gurgling noise, it works really well.
Check this out as well, Working with Acrylic - Routing The pics give you a decent look at what it looks like all done.
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