ranmasatome

There must be something i'm not getting but why dont you just use individual airline tubing check valves on the black tubing VERY early on, at the bottom, so you can cover them up with gravel?? besides they only cost like $1.50 each.

Raithan Ellis

I like the ball type check valve, sorta like the intake on the fluval 40x series. Should be easy as pie to maintain, just an occasional wipe down to remove any slime/algae buildup.

Art_Giacosa

I'm not using the check valve because I'm not sure that will work with water. I may give it a try if I get my hands on one.

Frankly, although it is a good idea, I don't have the time to make the check valve.

ranmasatome

Hmm.. you can also just connect the outlet of a canister filter directly to that splitter on the bottom. Some canister filters like the eheim 2231 have in-built check valves. This would ensure both filtration and no overflow with out clunky tubes all over..

Rob G

Art, what is the status of your project?

Art_Giacosa

Hi,

I meant to finish it up during my vacation. However, that was before my wife handed me the "honey do" list.

I will try to get to this in the next couple of weeks.

ranmasatome

i cant wait!! i've been wondering about this thread myself..

pineapple

That "Honey Do" list has extended from the New Year to the New Storm Season....

Art_Giacosa

Actually, I've been pondering this for a while. Last week I decided to ditch the infinity aspect to this as I couldn't get around the scenario of it backflowing. Will post pics of the set up this weekend.

DelawareJim

Art;

If you're concerned about backflow from a power failure, what about a UPC/battery backup? I have an APC brand UPC rated for 2 hours that I got at Comp USA that I run my 110 gal through. So far, we haven't had a failure last longer than the battery.

It's actually kinda weird to be eating dinner cooked on a camp stove by the light of the aquarium.

Cheers.
Jim