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Eshopps Eclipse Overflow Install

I'm just beginning to build a new tank, on a cheaper budget and with somewhat smaller ambitions than our 90 gal tank on the peninsula. I've got a nice 40 breeder display and I'm installing my own low-profile overflow. I selected the Eshopps Eclipse (Medium) overflow - which has a low profile overflow in the display and an external overflow with 2x 1" drains (which I'll run as a Herbie setup).

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It turns out the kit also includes a 1.5" diamond hole saw. So I bought a 3/4" bulkhead diamond hole saw, a drill guide and did it myself tonight.

I drilled two 3/4" return bulkheads and one 1.5" main bulkhead for the external overflow:

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I'm glad I had the chance to drill my own tank for the first time, it went well and wasn't that bad.
 
I'm just beginning to build a new tank, on a cheaper budget and with somewhat smaller ambitions than our 90 gal tank on the peninsula. I've got a nice 40 breeder display and I'm installing my own low-profile overflow. I selected the Eshopps Eclipse (Medium) overflow - which has a low profile overflow in the display and an external overflow with 2x 1" drains (which I'll run as a Herbie setup).

zzzzz__46518.1459281037.1280.1280.jpg


It turns out the kit also includes a 1.5" diamond hole saw. So I bought a 3/4" bulkhead diamond hole saw, a drill guide and did it myself tonight.

I drilled two 3/4" return bulkheads and one 1.5" main bulkhead for the external overflow:

2016-05-27%2020.21.57.jpg

2016-05-27%2020.22.04.jpg

2016-05-27%2020.22.01.jpg

2016-05-27%2020.22.08.jpg


I'm glad I had the chance to drill my own tank for the first time, it went well and wasn't that bad.


there's a 12-pack of premium beer for you if you come to SF and drill mine!
 
These hole saws still have some teeth on them, I'd be glad to if I were still living on the peninsula. It's a rough commute from Boston.
 
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