loud overflow ?

[bulldog123]

My standpipe isnt the problem it when it hits the sump. It sounds like a waterfall. Its 1000 times louder(120g) than my 54g. I just filled it with water yesterday for the water/leak test. Both the overflow and return are straight no restrictions. Are they all this loud or am I missing something?
120g 48X24X24
sump 36X18X16

 

[windlasher]

Originally Posted by Bulldog123
http:///forum/post/3099361
My standpipe isnt the problem it when it hits the sump. It sounds like a waterfall. Its 1000 times louder(120g) than my 54g. I just filled it with water yesterday for the water/leak test. Both the overflow and return are straight no restrictions. Are they all this loud or am I missing something?
120g 48X24X24
sump 36X18X16
shove a piece of filter material under it, or extend the pipe so that is is under water.

 

[crypt keeper]

they make those bags you can put over it to break up the water. Its a filter of some sort. Do you have a hose that connects to the over flow underneath? You can put that directly into the sump. No noise.

 

[bulldog123]

It is underwater. It only has one, 1" pipe. From the bulk head I have a 1" ID hose connect to a 1" valve. This setup is in the basement so its not to bad but it just seems crazy loud. The only thing I hear from my 54g is the fan on the mh lights.

 

[big]

Originally Posted by windlasher
http:///forum/post/3099414
shove a piece of filter material under it, or extend the pipe so that is is under water.
Yea I agree, not seeing the design, but a big ball of good old filter floss may be the best bet.