SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 (edited) After reading so many DIYs... I happened to come across a plastic container set- 9 pcs for MYR$9.90. ... so here the project began Edited November 22, 2004 by Rumor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 (edited) Ok here is the next two step... the cheapo- drill bit and the hole in one of the container Edited November 22, 2004 by Rumor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 first 'lobang' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 next I found a cheapo toothbrush container to mutilate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 the cut-up version ... and this will be use for to hold the two tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 time to link them up ... first the bigger tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 Final 'saddle' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 with a 'sucker' in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 another view with the 'sucker' in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 time for the test lab - Technically Overload Input Liquid Enhance Threshold T.O.I.L.E.T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 'Control Tower .. This Birdseye ... we have a view of the flooding area .." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 So I managed to get it to work.... the initial flow is like Boy's p***.. Had to add in 3 U pipe to get the better flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 Cost of container - about SGD$10 Cost of piping and joint - About SGD$5 Cost of seeing the project works - priceless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 Final product in action? ... Sorrie, my 2ft tank is having the new tank problem... full of brown stuff....paisa to show... wonder when will it be over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hermit Posted November 22, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 on ur overflow if came across any problem can pm me............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Creetin Posted November 22, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 bro arent u worried that the plastic containers might be too flimsy? i fear they may break under the weight of the water. wats more, e toilet test was done at a low height and since ur tank is taller (i assume), e weight will be so much more greater! scary..... Quote Get Paid To Read Emails. Free To Join Now! http://www.emailcashpro.com/?r=okdk11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 22, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2004 Problem list .. 1. The down flow tube need to be taller... why? no room to add in the duso pipe.Unless u put in the lower part.. sump? 2. Remember to use 25mm pipe instead of 20mm for the downward flow. Else too small to take the load of the overflow. 3. The plastic container acting as the 'brigde' between the tow tube... taller better.. more free play. Hmmm. Else nee to figure out the joint. 4. Seems like the 3 U pipe can handle up to 4000l flow rate. ( I think) Concern about the load stress on the overflow DIY-plastic box... looks ok so far... this is not the take-away plastic container. Cheap but quite good. Else buy the more expensive one like 'lock & lock' cost about $3-$8. So far hav been running for about 9 days now. Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member yazid Posted November 23, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 23, 2004 Boy! you're good with your hands... impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 26, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 26, 2004 Is it more then 10 days already? Ok... here is the 'live prototype' .. working fine... minus that brown-red-green stuff Yo Hermit bro! so far so good... next milestone will be 40 days after launching date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member AquaRa Posted November 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 26, 2004 haha...creative... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member aStRoBo| Posted November 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 26, 2004 well done bro.. must have save alot on a oringinal overflow box. have one like urs too. Quote Everything's sold. Back in 2yrs time. If it's a WRX, it gotta be STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted November 26, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 26, 2004 Thanky Thanky. Next project will be the Coil Denitrator + the re-oxygenation blah blah area... expect another plastic container project. ... Any just some idea that has been kicking around ever since Bro Yazid talk to me. " A hunting we will go, A hunting we will go.. hey hai merry o ... a tupperware to me to hold!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanlin Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 More DIY Hope To See It Soon All The Best To Your DIY : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zarkon Posted December 6, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 6, 2004 Some setback to this DIY. If you refer to the middle module... the mod-toothbruch-holder-bridge. It's too soft. The problem you might face with is during the drop of water level. The inside container will get to light and this will force it to leave upwards. Hence this might impact you break-off point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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