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[shaggy]

Still in the process of making one and will take some photos soon :wink:

I will edit this post as I go...as a result it won't be very organised and a bit hard to follow so hang in there I promise it will get better :oops:

Now I haven't tested it yet but it should work :wink:

For the actual canister all you need is a section of PVC plumbing pipe lenght and diameter are completely up to you but it will have to be big enough to fit a pump in the top. You can buy attachments that fit nicely over the ends for most pipe sizes you can even get one with a screw top lid 8) I recommend buying one of each the basic for the bottom with the screw for the top. Silicone the joins of coarse. Then drill a hole at the top (water out) and a hole down the bottom (water in). The hole should the same diameter of the piping.

Next go grab a water feature pond pump (they start at $10 and are the most expensive item!) check the max head height as this is important.

Now grab some flexible tubing (whatever size fits onto the pump). You will need enough to reach the tank and back again.

Lastly go to the retic section (if in bunnings) grab two 90 degree turns, two values to stop overflow when cleaning filters, and some other attachments (will post pics) to make the 180 degree turns into the tank.

[booze]

sounds interesting, pics would be great.
hope it works out for you keep us posted!

[shaggy]

here are some pics as promised





With pond pump (just need to thread power cord through a small hole in the side)

[shaggy]

you cant edit your posts in this forum :?

last pic should have been this

[Andrew]

so it relys on syphon?

[shaggy]

With the lid on it should be water tight (it is used for plumbing so it better be). You would have to prime it like you were syphoning out the tank. Once full switch it on and the water will be pumped back into the tank creating a vaccum pulling water out of the tank.

Should find out in a week or so (silicon dry time) whether or not it works

[SynoAngel]

any updates?

Daniel

[shaggy]

Had to make a couple adjustments will give it a full working trial over the weekend.

Jason

[Andrew]

any updates?

[shaggy]

Yeah I sprung a couple leaks where the black retic corner bits peirce the canister. I am going to try plumbing bits instead. About half way there now for second working test

[shaggy]

The plumbing fittings worked a treat however I discovered the screw top isn't water tight :? Any suggestions? I might head down to bunnings tonight for some inspiration...bunnings our little piece of the US open late every night

Jason

[shaggy]

I have upgraded the diameter of the tubing to 100mm(from memory) as the screw on lid for this size has a rubber seal Started putting it together last night but probably won't get to test it till early next week (drying time). Fingers crossed.

To purchase all the parts to build the canister was roughly $25. Silicon is about $8 and a switch is about $9. The pump I am using is $10.

I will workout the costs when I have a working version.

The plumbing fittings look a lot more professional than the garden retic used in the above photos too

[Neakit]

ive heard that the plumbing glue that u use for pvc is safe on aquariums and seals better than silicon

[KrAmEr]

ive heard that the plumbing glue that u use for pvc is safe on aquariums and seals better than silicon

yep PVC cement is perfectly safe once dry, I used it in my DIY pvc overflow for my trickle filter.

[shaggy]

Canister filter finally up and running :roll:

Overall shot of filter


Plumbing fittings used for outlet


Power switch for pump


Water flow from $10 pump


Will write out a proper DIY when I get a chance

Jason

[shaggy]

Thanks mate and it was fun to make too

[bradfitzy]

hey shaggy


great job mate looks like a nice neat and tidy filter for a diy.
Did you get all the fittings from bunnings?


Brad

[shaggy]

Thanks mate.

Yeah everything came from bunnings.

[Noddy65]

Jason
When are u going to get arounbd writing this up....looks like a great weekend project for the DIY's amongst us...

Mike

[skittles]

Hey shaggy
loks great how much was the cost excluding the pump