Eshopps Eclipse Overflow Install

[wpeterson]

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).

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:

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

 

[Corallus]

Looking forward to seeing how it comes together!

 

[Newjack]

Nice job Winfield!

 

[Coral reefer]

Good job. Enjoy that victory beverage!

 

[jonmos75]

Looking good. Cant wait to a successful tank up and running again!!

 

[roostertech]

Nice. Did you get your hole saw on BRS?

 

[wpeterson]

Nice. Did you get your hole saw on BRS?

The 1.5" saw came with the overflow. I bought the 3/4" bulkhead saw on Amazon (38mm hole saw)

 

[Jeff Rehling]

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).

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:

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!

 

[wpeterson]

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.

 

[Flagg37]

there's a 12-pack of premium beer for you if you come to SF and drill mine!

That would have to be some extrodinary premium beer to come all the way from Boston for.