NicoleC
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The recipe I have for a DIY pipe filter uses 2" PVC, which is just not available locally. There's 2" ABS, but no fittings. As long as I was having to downsize fo 1 1/2", I decided to go with a thinner material -- plumbing pipe!
I still need to make one modification -- more on that below.
First, the parts list:
double ended extension tube (1 1/2") with both sets of nuts and washers (I used a 16" tube, but other sizes are available)
wall tube (1 1/2")
1 pair knee high stockings
carbon
biomedia -- I went with ceramic
1/4" rigid tubing
scrap of plastic canvas
scrap of toile
Here's the double ended extension tube and the wall tube.
STEP 1:
Cut the plastic canvas into a circle which fits snuggly inside the nut, past the last threading.
Snap the plastic canvas grill into the nut, and then place the washer inside.
The nut, grill and washer will screw onto the end of the pipe.
I still need to make one modification -- more on that below.
First, the parts list:
double ended extension tube (1 1/2") with both sets of nuts and washers (I used a 16" tube, but other sizes are available)
wall tube (1 1/2")
1 pair knee high stockings
carbon
biomedia -- I went with ceramic
1/4" rigid tubing
scrap of plastic canvas
scrap of toile
Here's the double ended extension tube and the wall tube.

STEP 1:
Cut the plastic canvas into a circle which fits snuggly inside the nut, past the last threading.

Snap the plastic canvas grill into the nut, and then place the washer inside.

The nut, grill and washer will screw onto the end of the pipe.

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