DIY Canister Filter

Materials Needed:

• Drinking water filter housing (cheapest on eBay)
• Sediment Filter element (local hardware)
• Some PVC and fittings (depending on your set up)
• Poly-fill sheet or felt sheet (local fabric/craft supply)
• Submersible or inline pump (best with pre-filter)

Replacement Filters:

    Once your prefabricated "sediment filter" expires you can cut away the filter material leaving you with a plastic core. Simply wrap this core with either poly-fill sheet or felt sheet. I secure the filter material with "kite string".

    This canister filter is extremely effective and very versatile. It can be plumbed any way you desire, as a hang on, inline with your return pump, independently plumbed, with a bypass, etc...

    I modified the filter housing with  a drain valve for easier and less messy  filter changes.  I drilled a hole in the center on the bottom of the filter housing, threaded it, and installed a ball valve with a hose attached.

    By installing a ball valve in the bottom-center of the  housing it will ensure that the water that comes out has been filtered so it can be drained into your sump or dumped back into your tank.