DIY Canister filter plans added
#1
Posted 24 April 2007 - 02:12 PM
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.
#2
Posted 24 April 2007 - 04:19 PM
hope it works out for you keep us posted!
#3
Posted 24 April 2007 - 07:00 PM
With pond pump (just need to thread power cord through a small hole in the side)
#4
Posted 24 April 2007 - 07:02 PM
last pic should have been this
#5
Posted 24 April 2007 - 07:54 PM
#6
Posted 25 April 2007 - 03:22 PM
Should find out in a week or so (silicon dry time) whether or not it works
#7
Posted 08 May 2007 - 12:37 PM
Daniel
#8
Posted 10 May 2007 - 03:04 PM
Jason
#9
Posted 16 May 2007 - 05:18 PM
#10
Posted 17 May 2007 - 11:22 AM
#11
Posted 22 May 2007 - 01:53 PM
Jason
#12
Posted 24 May 2007 - 03:03 PM
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
#13
Posted 25 May 2007 - 09:03 PM
#14
Posted 25 May 2007 - 09:35 PM
yep PVC cement is perfectly safe once dry, I used it in my DIY pvc overflow for my trickle filter.
#15
Posted 31 May 2007 - 09:53 AM
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
#16
Posted 14 June 2007 - 08:22 AM
#17
Posted 15 June 2007 - 07:51 PM
great job mate looks like a nice neat and tidy filter for a diy.
Did you get all the fittings from bunnings?
Brad
#18
Posted 17 June 2007 - 06:44 PM
Yeah everything came from bunnings.
#19
Posted 24 June 2007 - 05:18 PM
When are u going to get arounbd writing this up....looks like a great weekend project for the DIY's amongst us...
Mike
#20
Posted 24 June 2007 - 05:42 PM
loks great how much was the cost excluding the pump
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