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Posted: January 04 2015 at 7:13pm |
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I have 2 old proclear aquatics overflow boxes how do you know how much flow they can handle?
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Posted: January 04 2015 at 8:20pm |
I found somebody selling a model 200 which they say is rated for 1600 gph. That would be a huge overflow box, but I somehow doubt it has that kind of flow because it only uses two 1" U tubes. I'd trust it to handle maybe under 1000 gph, no more. If you don't know the model, what are the dimensions and how is it built, slots, U tubes, drain pipe diameter, etc.? Their website says nothing about overflow boxes. Maybe you could call them after 6 AM MST (8 AM EST) tomorrow morning?
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Posted: January 05 2015 at 3:37pm |
Good pics. Max flow would be up to but not more than 500 gph. That 1" U tube is a limiting piece, as is the amount of space between the teeth. If you are interested, I can show you how to make modifications that will increase flow, efficiency and reliability. I do it all the time.
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Posted: January 05 2015 at 6:51pm |
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I called them today they said max flow is 350 gph and yes I'm interested in increasing flow.
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Posted: January 06 2015 at 9:43am |
To get the most flow I would do 3 things: 1. Cut all the teeth out and replace with the plastic mesh that is used for keeping leaves out of raingutters/drains. I'll try to find the thread... 2. Replace the 1" U tube with one made from 1.5" or larger ABS or PVC pipe. I'll try to find a pic of how I make these.... 3. Make a Modified Durso drain. Pics to come.
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Posted: January 06 2015 at 9:50am |
Here is what I did. Stuff was bought at HD by the gutters. 
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Posted: January 06 2015 at 10:46am |
Thanks Glenn. Your excellent pics are exactly what I was going to link to. other pics(not so excellent): large easy prime siphons
modified Durso drain for the back box. I have other pics of this modification done exactly same way on an overflow box, if you text me, I'll send them to you. 808-345-1049
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Posted: January 06 2015 at 1:42pm |
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Thanks guys i see what your talking about and will get started.
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