HOW TO: Aquarium Canister filter with INLINE HEATER TUTORIAL

So I'm a big fan of Joey's videos – I've seen dozens and dozens of them, and I'm even a subscriber. I have truly learned a lot, and I appreciate the time and effort he puts into his videos – they are really great. However, with this one, I think it's a miss. I don't know how the Eheim heater will work if the minimum water level is above the in-line heater Uniseal at the top. I know it does not work because I built one myself and if that minimum water line (squiggly marker – see 2:04 right by the N in the UNISEAL marking on the Uniseal , right below his thumb) is not completely submerged, it will not turn on. I had to shave the inside of both the drilled hole in the PVC and shave the Uniseal hole out just a bit to make it work. It's working just fine now, but there isn't a video that I know of on YouTube that tells you this. A bit of a miss for this video – and the one prior that shows the actual build. I'm using a 3/4 Uniseal, an Eheim Jager 300W and 1-1/2" PVC – I tried it several ways to make this work and was unsuccessful. The head diameter of the heater is 1.2" and the max opening of the Uniseal is 1" – so it's not possible without shaving (ever so slightly) both the PVC and the Uniseal – I used a Dremel with the small cylindrical sander. I also have it being fed from my DIY canister filter (thanks to Joey, again 🙂 ).

Mae excelente idea

just came across your channel. loving it. Lots of great info, and you aren't painful to watch or listen to as some of the other channels are. And i love seeing the gallery

Will it suitable for 40gallon water

Do you think this build could be adapted to a DIY in line U.V. sterilizer. Or would the U.V. light degrade the PVC and Uni-seal?

do those internal pumps get dirty easily and clog? are they easy to clean? Also, what pump is that?

Do you cover types of pumps in your book? Want to build this for my turtle tank and want the quietest pump as possible

Dang, these videos are just perfect…shows you don't always need to blow big money to get into the larger-sized aquariums of the hobby!

I am wanting to make a canister filter that sits down below and under the aquarium. So it isnt seen. Is it possible? Plus do the never change water idea also. How would you go about this?

Hey Joey. Any chance you will be making a horizontal version of this build?
Would really love that.

What are the chances of the heater being a fire hazard? The heater seems a bit to concealed within the pipe. Not to mention that Pvc can put out toxins when heated. I plan on building one in my "unheated garage" with the line going through my wall since my aquarium is directly on the other side. Winter gets cold here in Iowa. Thanks.

Hey Joey, great vids as always. When I first saw your canister filter I always thought you should place the "out" at the flat end of the pvc pipe… maybe you could then just do 2 90 elbows to make it return back up… and then just glue some legs to it so it did not put pressure on the bottom pipe… then you wouldn;t have to worry about the connection not being that great for the "out" piping…. anyway just a thought, love the videos 🙂

I made some diy rocks for my tank, if you check my vids you'll see them. Looking forward to your next vids!

hmm a very short video for this week? is that all you did the past week? im smelling a secret project! haha but srysly nice vid joey! also loving the topic of the week vids!

Long time follower, first time responder… I think I have only seen 1 video where you mentioned having an u/v sterilizer inline. Have not seen anything about how you would build one. I have ideas, but I would love an accomplished aquarist ideas. Like what wattage is actually needed. Also would it be more beneficial to having it inline right before water returns to the tank?

Any update on the DIY background for the 370g?

wow

Hi, your videos are awesome! How about you consider make some thinks with arduino?

hey Joey can you make a DIY GFO reactor?

This is a great project! I'm definitely going to try it.

I like your ideas and find all your work inspiring.
Question if the pump blocks or pipe and no water can get to the filter and heater
will the heater not burn out ?

I cannot find the male threaded adapter with gasket through internet for the diy canister. Instead I will try with a male threaded adapter without gasket but with teflon tape. Someone recommends me this option.