DIY - Projects & Ideas • repairing an overflow weir.

[pharrix]

This isn't really a diy project, more of a diy fix.

I'm planning to do a herbie overflow installation. Well the overflow wier is already installed, but from a previous setup it has a notch cut out for the return. I am wondering what would be the best process to cover this 1" hole up so fish do not try to swim through.



Image, notice the return hole.. I will be using these two holes as drains.

[cantrell00]

Cut a piece of foam or filter floss to size and wedge it in the gap.

[pharrix]

Cut a piece of foam or filter floss to size and wedge it in the gap.

that works, I guess I was trying to make it more complex than what it was. Thanks!

[Jayse]

Or you could get a section of gutter screen cover. They sell it in Home Depot n Lowes in the gutter section. It's a somewhat flexible plastic grating that has a mesh screen over it. Costs like 3 bucks for a 4ft section. Cut the size you need and silicone it to your overflow