With the bulkhead......
With the bulkhead......
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Voila.... all done.... unless you are going for the optional strainer.
Well, the strainer I got was too big for the 1" fittings and too small for the 1-1/4" fittings. I'm not sure if other strainers out there of the same style would fit better or not and these length strainers can be a little difficult to come by. I only have one outlet for the sump flow and wanted the largest surface area just in case something flew over the back and got stuck on the strainer. But to fit the strainer in the PVC fittings I had to thin the inner walls of the fitting (this is where the Dremel came in). It was super easy and I just siliconed the strainer in place so that it would be only semi-permanent.
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Ahhhh all done.... totally... unless you have to drill a hole in the tank to use this but that's another thread....
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How it looks standing in the tank.
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Renee, That was one of the BEST Do it Yourself Posts I have ever read. I say this because of the explanation and the superb use of photos with the graphics listing what is what. I tell you what, if I needed to build a stand pipe that sure would of made the process a breeze. TOPNOTCH!!!
Aw thanks! Everything I do to the tanks my camera is right there with me. I am a standpipe making fool at the moment with all the new tanks I'm setting up for the "BIG MOVE"..... it starts this weekend... I'm afraid!!!
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AGREED !!! dang !!
Okay, I totally didn't realize there was a DIY forum..... I just saw it. I apoligize for placing this thread here.
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Ill tell you what!!! you do posts like this and I (being a mod) will personally move them to the correct forum.......OUTSTANDING
Great thread! Thanks for taking the time to write it up! My greatest intentions never seem to find time around here for such posts. Keep'm coming!!
Moved to the DIY forum
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