WMAS Discussion Forum : Bulkheads/Overflow help http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:10:24 +0000 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:33:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=43182 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Bulkheads/Overflow help : Sounds great to me. I love how...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374857&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374857 Author: Ahanix
Subject: 43182
Posted: September 08 2010 at 1:33am

Sounds great to me. I love how mine turned out and I don't think I would have done it any other way

Edited by Ahanix - September 08 2010 at 1:34am]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:33:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374857&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374857 <![CDATA[Bulkheads/Overflow help : Tyler, Like this: http://www...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374853&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374853 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 43182
Posted: September 08 2010 at 12:49am

Tyler,

Like this:

http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41940

My overflow box will be full internal however and I will drill the bottom. The back pane of glass will have 3 holes drilled into it. 2 for the returns and 1 for the emergency drain.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:49:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374853&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374853 <![CDATA[Bulkheads/Overflow help : tcfab wrote:Yeah you want the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374850&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374850 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 43182
Posted: September 08 2010 at 12:38am

Originally posted by tcfab tcfab wrote:

Yeah you want the external box to be glass ifs its a glass tank like your 40 gallon breeder. Your idea sounds like it would work as well, you can get an internal overflow box really small if you really squeeze everything inside just make sure to space all your holes apart enough so your glass won't crack down the road. They recommend if you drill say a 1.5" hole then space the next hole 1.5" away from that one and so forth. Are you running your return line up through the overflow box and into the tank or externally?


The returns will come through the back glass. Located in the corners of the tank.

I have decided to build a small internal overflow box. I will probably use black acrylic again. Blue would be cool as I have seen some really cool blue background tanks. In the end I have always like black though.

I probably won't paint the back of the tank which means you will see some plumbing but oh well. I like how an unpainted back adds depth.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:38:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374850&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374850 <![CDATA[Bulkheads/Overflow help : Yeah you want the external box...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374845&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374845 Author: tcfab
Subject: 43182
Posted: September 08 2010 at 12:23am

Yeah you want the external box to be glass ifs its a glass tank like your 40 gallon breeder. Your idea sounds like it would work as well, you can get an internal overflow box really small if you really squeeze everything inside just make sure to space all your holes apart enough so your glass won't crack down the road. They recommend if you drill say a 1.5" hole then space the next hole 1.5" away from that one and so forth. Are you running your return line up through the overflow box and into the tank or externally? ]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:23:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374845&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374845 <![CDATA[Bulkheads/Overflow help : My tank will have the black rim...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374698&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374698 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 43182
Posted: September 06 2010 at 4:50pm

My tank will have the black rim all the way around it so I don't know that I want to cut the glass right below that or try anything too fancy. I was reading a few threads that stated that you really want an external overflow to be at least 5 inches deep. Not sure how true that is or why but multiple people said that.

I don't want something hanging off my tank that far.

My new idea goes something like this: (wish I was good with paint or some other CG program to draw it out but I will try to explain)

I will drill the bottom of the tank and put my main drain stand pipe in that hole. Using a strainer of course like I am now. It keeps it nice and clean in the pipes. I will then drill the emergency drain in the back pane of glass and just put a bulkhead there that is piped into the sump. This will allow me to have my overflow box take up maybe a 3x2 area. I really only need it large enough to go around the bulkhead(s). I thought about just using black acrylic and creating an overflow box. It won't be curved like mine is now but I don't care this time around. I just want it SMALL or should I type it small, LOL.

Going with the external overflow though would you build the box out of glass instead? That way you can really seal it to the tank. I think if I went external I would want to build it like 20" in length though to get as much of the surface as I can.

Thanks Tyler!]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:50:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374698&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374698 <![CDATA[Bulkheads/Overflow help : There are a few ways to make...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374684&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374684 Author: tcfab
Subject: 43182
Posted: September 06 2010 at 3:20pm

There are a few ways to make the water go into the external overflow. The best way involves drilling two holes and scoring and cutting the back glass to create a notch out of the back glass, you then cut a piece of acrylic with teeth into it and silicone that into the notch in the glass. You then just make a box on the back of the tank with your plumbing in it and your holes in the bottom of the box. Sounds difficult but it really isn't if you have a little bit of DIY experience, which I believe you do. Or you can simply just drill a few holes for water to go through the back glass into the external overflow box, but you lose the ability to have "teeth" in the overflow. 

Edited by tcfab - September 06 2010 at 3:22pm]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:20:43 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374684&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374684 <![CDATA[Bulkheads/Overflow help : Tyler, how do I get the water...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374648&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374648 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 43182
Posted: September 06 2010 at 12:51pm

Tyler, how do I get the water into the external overflow? Do you just drill holes in the back pane and it goes through that way?

Sorry I'm at work and can't research the external right now. I actually came up with a sweet idea last night that I want to sketch up and see what people think.

Thanks!]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:51:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374648&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374648 <![CDATA[Bulkheads/Overflow help : Ryan, have you thought about...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374643&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374643 Author: tcfab
Subject: 43182
Posted: September 06 2010 at 11:31am

Ryan, have you thought about doing an external overflow with the Herbie? External are the same as internal you are just moving the box to the outside of the tank, they are safe alot of people do them. 

Edited by tcfab - September 06 2010 at 11:33am]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:31:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374643&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374643 <![CDATA[Bulkheads/Overflow help : I&#039;ve got the Glassholes 750...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374629&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374629 Author: Ahanix
Subject: 43182
Posted: September 06 2010 at 1:29am

I've got the Glassholes 750 with a Rio hyperflow for the return and I don't think it is loud at all. I'm personally glad I went with that and two 1" returns (I think)

You are more than welcome to come check it out any time. Obviously I wish it were a tiny bit quieter, but I find it to be worth it due to the tank space that I saved by going with the box.]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:29:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374629&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374629 <![CDATA[Bulkheads/Overflow help : BUMPI am buying the tank and am...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43182&PID=374619&title=bulkheads-overflow-help#374619 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 43182
Posted: September 05 2010 at 11:15pm

BUMP

I am buying the tank and am pretty sure on what I want to do but am welcome to suggestions!
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