DIY device to drain and fill water?

Hawaii5-0 · 08-25-2005, 08:22 AM

Hi, I have heard of some that have a DIY device that uses pipes etc... to drain and fill their tank with just piping plumbed directly into a drain, and filled by just turning a valve...

I have searched and searched the DIY section with no luck...

I know its recommended for larger tanks. I just have a 75 gal. but have not set it up yet and wanted to do this to make my life a little easier.

Anyone got step by step instructions?

Thanks Josh

Rex Grigg · 08-25-2005, 01:02 PM

Normally this would be done with bulkheads and a drilled tank. You put a ball valve on the stand pipe and can either hard plumb the lines or just use a hose with the correct fitting on the stand pipe.

Hawaii5-0 · 08-25-2005, 06:20 PM

Not really sure what you mean stand pipe? but what I gather is that I need to drill a hole in the bottom or side of my tank? If im using a all-glass aquarium standard 75 gal. tank, im guessing I cannot drill a hole?

How practical is this? or should I stick with just using my python?

Thanks Josh

Hawaii5-0 · 08-25-2005, 06:28 PM

Oh Rex, How do you use that PVC water changing device on your site?

Details please...

Thanks JOsh

08-25-2005, 08:22 AM	#1
Hawaii5-0 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 23	DIY device to drain and fill water? Hi, I have heard of some that have a DIY device that uses pipes etc... to drain and fill their tank with just piping plumbed directly into a drain, and filled by just turning a valve... I have searched and searched the DIY section with no luck... I know its recommended for larger tanks. I just have a 75 gal. but have not set it up yet and wanted to do this to make my life a little easier. Anyone got step by step instructions? Thanks Josh

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08-25-2005, 01:02 PM	#2
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,600	Normally this would be done with bulkheads and a drilled tank. You put a ball valve on the stand pipe and can either hard plumb the lines or just use a hose with the correct fitting on the stand pipe.

08-25-2005, 06:20 PM	#3
Hawaii5-0 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 23	Not really sure what you mean stand pipe? but what I gather is that I need to drill a hole in the bottom or side of my tank? If im using a all-glass aquarium standard 75 gal. tank, im guessing I cannot drill a hole? How practical is this? or should I stick with just using my python? Thanks Josh

08-25-2005, 06:28 PM	#4
Hawaii5-0 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 23	Oh Rex, How do you use that PVC water changing device on your site? Details please... Thanks JOsh