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Old 05-07-2008, 09:18 PM   #29 (permalink)
Oreo
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Originally Posted by gmccreedy View Post
I really appload what your doing here, and if i can DIY something I am all over it, but honestly, how much $$$ can you spend before the scales start tipping here??
A WHOLE FRIGGIN LOT!!!

If you know what you're doing ahead of time you can do a kick-ass filter for maybe $200 that will outdo any consumer grade canister. The problem is making all the mistakes that cost money to repair or redo, while you're figuring out how to do it right. Which is why I say... either go ALL the way & do it right the first time, or save yourself the headaches & a boat load of $$$$$$$$$$

I should add, that an acceptable design could be made from a section of 4" or 6" pvc pipe (& fittings) with a rubber fernco fitting at the top as a lid. This could be done MUCH cheaper. But again, you sacrifice on the ease of servicability.
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