Custom Overflows

[DrGonzo]

I desperately need a recommendation as to where to have two corner overflows made for my 90 gal. Does MR have any acrylic vendors left?

 

[bigbris1]

1. Go to Canal Plastics, buy 4 pieces in black to make two L shaped in either corner. 2. Rig up your drill so it's situated like a table saw, drill the teeth.
3. Glue the pieces of acrylic together to form the L shape, let cure overnight.
4. Silicone them in place (the weight of the water should be plenty to make sure they stay put.

DIY corner overflows for muuuuch less than what you'd pay to buy them or have them made = more cash for coral!

I'll see if I can find a link to someone who has done this, I'm sure it's been done.

 

[DrGonzo]

The cutting of the teeth is the only part that concerns me. I'll stop by Canal Plastics tomorrow.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

I am an acrylics custom builder. I have blue acrylics but not black. Check out my forum to see whether you like my work

 

[bigbris1]

Actually, you don't need teeth, you could do eggcrate hidden inside, flush mounted to the top. Otherwise, see Wing ^

 

[scumonkey]

I've done it and it's easy.
I used a single piece and bent it with a heat gun-no seams!
I then filed the edges at a 45 degree angle
And glued on gutter guard at the top to as a strainer.
No teeth-better skimming!

 

[DrGonzo]

I like the looks of that. Thanks Scu.