Need To Make A Durso!

[mantis147]

Im in the middle of plumbing my new marine tank and sump but need to make a durso to go in the Weir. Ive read the website for the Durso Standpipe to see if I can make my own but cant find the angled piece called the street ell? A 90 corner piece is too big.

Any advice would be appreciated! And im in the UK.

Thanks!!

 

[andywg]

I just took a normal elbow and a normal t section and cut them down. You can normally cut about a half inch off of each without any problems.

 

[cynos]

Try this page for a 45degree angle
http/www.fishfurfeather.com/rigid-pipe-a...b3a03fb16e2ac98
but I intend using a 90degree elbow like on www.dursostandpipes.com

 

[mantis147]

I just took a normal elbow and a normal t section and cut them down. You can normally cut about a half inch off of each without any problems.

Hi andy, How wide is your weir? mine is 5 inch square and the pipe is 32mm should that be ok?

Will have a go when I get in!

Try this page for a 45degree angle
http/www.fishfurfeather.com/rigid-pipe-a...b3a03fb16e2ac98
but I intend using a 90degree elbow like on www.dursostandpipes.com

That one isnt a normal 90, its called a street ell??? dont know where you get them.

 

[crazyelece]

Over here in the states they are extremely common. Its typically called a street elbow or a street 90. It is a male slip on one end and a female on the other. If you have any dedicated plumbing supply houses I would start there. You may be able to find them on ebay or ask at a LFS if they know where to get them.

 

[mantis147]

Its ok managed to sort it last night just need to put a cap on top with the air hole & a filter on the inlet

 

[mr.wilson]

Its ok managed to sort it last night just need to put a cap on top with the air hole & a filter on the inlet

You can also do an in-line Stockman drain silencer. It involves using a 1.5" standpipe with a 2" coupling that is capped and drilled. Here's a link with pictures.

 

[SkiFletch]

But you didnt post a link?

 

[mr.wilson]

Oops! Here's the link, You may have to wait a minute for the pictures to pop-up. http/www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/showthre...ht=diy+overflow

This is the Ken Stockman page. http/www.rl180reef.com/pages/standpipe/s...en_stockman.htm

You can also fit a 90 degree street elbow (socket x spigot) in a small overflow if you use two 45 elbows below it. This off-sets it so you have clearance. I made a drawing, but I don't know how to attach it with this forum.