DIY Wet/Dry Filter - Suggestions?

[fshfrk]

Re: DIY Wet/Dry Filter - Suggestions?

on the over flow dry fit everything and do not glue anything untill you are happy. pics are coming.

[fshfrk]

Re: DIY Wet/Dry Filter - Suggestions?

maybe not but the egg crate kind of locks the flow from the bottom. but since it's below the water line it does not matter. i would drill 7 or 8 1/2 holes 1" above bottom for flow. but you don't have to water will find it's way.

[fshfrk]

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hey i love this. when all said and done you will have a wet/dry for less than $50.00 that will out preform a $400.00 commercial unit.

[fshfrk]

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are the holes on the outside or the bottom?

[edmlfc]

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I have holes around the outside of the bucket and on the bottom of the bucket. I can take better pictures if you want me to.

[edmlfc]

Re: DIY Wet/Dry Filter - Suggestions?

hey i love this. when all said and done you will have a wet/dry for less than $50.00 that will out preform a $400.00 commercial unit.

I know! And I did most of this while my husband was taking a nap. :P  I can honestly say I put it together all by myself. :rockon: I appericate all the instructions. I couldn't do it without your help.

[fshfrk]

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out side is good. pics of over flow on the way.

[edmlfc]

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Forgot to ask : Is there a special glue that you used once you got it all set up? All I know about is Elmers. And I know that's not right. :P

[fshfrk]

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Plastic Pegboard for Drip Tray

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm210/johncrowder/DSCN0191red.jpg

Overflow

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[edmlfc]

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Wow! Kudo's on the dye job. It looks great.

[PhishPhreek]

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Took me long enough but I finally found it.

[fshfrk]

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that plastic peg board cuts like butter. use a pan or plate for templete.  jigsaw. just make sure it fits kind of tight. it will spread the drip.

[edmlfc]

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Ok made my first trip to lowe's. I got the pvc cement (rain-r-shine). It's what the chart said I needed. Is this the right stuff?


Also I couldn't find a hose big enough to go over the pipe. And when I asked the guy at lowe's where I could find a bulkhead he didn't know what I was talking about. I asked him about thin wall pvc pipe, he said they only had it in the sewage style 4" pipe. I asked about corrugated hose, he said they don't sell anything like that.   Now I realize I am a woman in the plumbing department but I even had pictures to show them just in case I was asking for the wrong things and still the man could not help me. He could talk on the phone really good.  :chatterbox:  

So here I am asking you guys & gals where do I find bulkheads in lowe's or home depot?

[eklikewhoa]

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I scored this wet/dry contraption at the auction.

All that is needed is a bulkhead and drop the whole thing into a 10-20g and whammo! Wet/dry!

[PhishPhreek]

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It's a low pressure application so just about any PVC cement will work.
After you cement 2 pieces together wait a minute and try to pull them apart.
If you can pull them apart then toss the cement out & get the red can.

Lowes is a little bit screwey
I know I had to go the the plumbing department to get silver solder for soldering circuit boards....
for thinwall pvc bulkhead fittings try the electrical section.

I always let my fingers do the walking for that last hard to find part.
For the hose, you may need to check the yellow pages for a plumbing or landscaping supply wholesaler.
They should have thin wall PVC pipe and fittings also.
Any auto parts store sould have stainless steel hose clamps.

Rather than drive to Houston for parts, I would use the internet.