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blackaero1
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BTW a durso may not fit, I'd consider a stockman or the hurfo gurgle buster
tarball
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There is no doubt you will have a noisy overflow. If the aquarium is in a room were the noise doesn't bother you. Then what you have is ok. If it does bother you, you have 2 choices,
Durso standpipe, or add a ball valve between the overflow & sump. Close the ball valve back just enough to back the flow up over the 3 1/2in pipe you have now.
Be warned everyone will bitterly argue against backing the flow up with a ball valve.
I skipped the durso standpipe & backed the flow up with a ball valve. I've had my system this way for over 6 months without any problems. Why everyone argues against it, I don't know?
Like I said before, I'm just adding food for thought. The choice is up to you...
Durso standpipe, or add a ball valve between the overflow & sump. Close the ball valve back just enough to back the flow up over the 3 1/2in pipe you have now.
Be warned everyone will bitterly argue against backing the flow up with a ball valve.
I skipped the durso standpipe & backed the flow up with a ball valve. I've had my system this way for over 6 months without any problems. Why everyone argues against it, I don't know?
Like I said before, I'm just adding food for thought. The choice is up to you...
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bonita69
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bonita69
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Originally Posted by blackaero1
http:///forum/post/2451576
Yep, VB as well for me. I'm just off Rosemont Rd and 264. Are you a member of any of the local reef clubs or forums as well? We have a couple to choose from.
no but that would cool
http:///forum/post/2451576
Yep, VB as well for me. I'm just off Rosemont Rd and 264. Are you a member of any of the local reef clubs or forums as well? We have a couple to choose from.
no but that would cool
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bonita69
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what if I do this
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bpd
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Originally Posted by bonita69
http:///forum/post/2451837
yes
hmmm
well i've got an idea how you can make a silencer... would definitely be easier if that piece wasnt glued already, but i think you can make it work
when i get home, i'll take a couple pictures of what i did. is basically the gurgle buster, but simplified even further.
http:///forum/post/2451837
yes
hmmm
well i've got an idea how you can make a silencer... would definitely be easier if that piece wasnt glued already, but i think you can make it work
when i get home, i'll take a couple pictures of what i did. is basically the gurgle buster, but simplified even further.
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bonita69
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ok cool
tarball
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Originally Posted by bonita69
http:///forum/post/2451855
what if I do this
You will have a siphon break if power goes out.
When power comes back on, the sump will be emptyed into Dt and overspill.
http:///forum/post/2451855
what if I do this
You will have a siphon break if power goes out.
When power comes back on, the sump will be emptyed into Dt and overspill.
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blackaero1
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you should have a PM from me.