Need advice on DIY collection cup drain

college429 · 08/30/2006, 11:51 AM

I'm having to empty my collection cup on my Euroreef ES 5-3 skimmer every other day.

I want to add a DIY drain line for the collection cup.

Any advice on the best way to do this? Best drill bits? Etc.

Thank you.

fishykid9212 · 08/30/2006, 10:06 PM

the best drill bit, is called a step drill bit

outy · 08/31/2006, 12:32 AM

i got a threaded 90 degree elbow with a barb fitting on one end

used a dremel to get it close to the perfect size. used a little silicone and it looks as good as if i tapped it.

i put my drain about a inch up the cup so i can see how much it pulls out in a day

latazyo · 08/31/2006, 05:58 AM

besides "very carefully" how do you drill a cylinder?

orlenz · 08/31/2006, 06:09 AM

I use a small bit to drill a pilot hole, then drill with a step drill.

RandyStacyE · 08/31/2006, 08:48 AM

I never drilled on a Euro-Reef (creepy) but It wasn't difficult when I drilled on other skimmers. I always like using a pilot hole. Use sharp bits. Just go easy and steady. Don't push; let the bit doe the work. Many may suggest a specific type of bit, but I have always used standard bits (newer and sharp) without a problem.

I used a 90 barbed but threaded on the other side so threading the hole is another fun aspect. Run the tap in until it starts threading a bit and back it out again. Repeat the process. Don't ram it and jam it.

08/30/2006, 11:51 AM	#1
college429 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 875	Need advice on DIY collection cup drain I'm having to empty my collection cup on my Euroreef ES 5-3 skimmer every other day. I want to add a DIY drain line for the collection cup. Any advice on the best way to do this? Best drill bits? Etc. Thank you. __________________ college429

08/31/2006, 05:58 AM	#4
latazyo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,972	besides "very carefully" how do you drill a cylinder? __________________ Friends dont let friends use HOB overflows.

08/30/2006, 10:06 PM	#2
fishykid9212 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southern NH Posts: 1,470	the best drill bit, is called a step drill bit

08/31/2006, 12:32 AM	#3
outy Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: auburn CA Posts: 4,021	i got a threaded 90 degree elbow with a barb fitting on one end used a dremel to get it close to the perfect size. used a little silicone and it looks as good as if i tapped it. i put my drain about a inch up the cup so i can see how much it pulls out in a day

08/31/2006, 06:09 AM	#5
orlenz Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,648	I use a small bit to drill a pilot hole, then drill with a step drill.

08/31/2006, 08:48 AM	#6
RandyStacyE Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,659	I never drilled on a Euro-Reef (creepy) but It wasn't difficult when I drilled on other skimmers. I always like using a pilot hole. Use sharp bits. Just go easy and steady. Don't push; let the bit doe the work. Many may suggest a specific type of bit, but I have always used standard bits (newer and sharp) without a problem. I used a 90 barbed but threaded on the other side so threading the hole is another fun aspect. Run the tap in until it starts threading a bit and back it out again. Repeat the process. Don't ram it and jam it.