noisy overflow

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that kit requires TWO drilled holes addict...you mentioned that your only had one.
 
well i do have two holes in each box. one for the intake and one return. would it be quieter if the water didnt have to fall all the way to the bottom? that way if i raise the water line by just adding a pvc pipe in the intake hole, it would reduce the noise?

thanks
 
I think the kit costs around $50. You can make your own, just pick up some PVC supplies...probably run you around 15 if that much.
 
Prophets, I like your gadget. but don't you guys have an "emergency" pipe in your boxes? I mean with only one drain to the sump, what if something gets stuck in there and the pump keeps on pumping from the sump?
 
Miguel;1065158; said:
Prophets, I like your gadget. but don't you guys have an "emergency" pipe in your boxes? I mean with only one drain to the sump, what if something gets stuck in there and the pump keeps on pumping from the sump?
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thats a scary thought.. i have a drain in each box.. so i have two drains, but i guess worse case scenario.. if the slits on the overflow boxes are some how blocked.. the pump would drain the sump.. and the tank would overflow.. holy crap:WHOA: :WHOA: :cry:

back to the topic.. so basically on that kit.. its a pipe with a u-turn type deal on the end thats it right. nothin fancy. think im gonna give it a try.

thanks
 
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These are about 3 bucks each, I also use them in overflow boxes too.
Drill a 1/4" hole on the top and drop them over a strainer screwed/ or dropped into the overflow pipe, amazing sound reduction.
 
That kit above me is great, but if you want to do it the easy way is get egg crate add your bio balls and 4 inches below the water drop add your filter floss. And if you want no noise of what so ever . Cut a piece of styrofoam to fit the top of the over flow and you wont here a thing. Ghetto but it works .
 
Miguel;1065158; said:
Prophets, I like your gadget. but don't you guys have an "emergency" pipe in your boxes? I mean with only one drain to the sump, what if something gets stuck in there and the pump keeps on pumping from the sump?
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This is why planning your sump carefully will help eliminate this problem

Size up your return pump area so that in the event that the overflow loses suction or become clogged, the max amount of water that the pump can pump out to the display tank will be less than the open area available in your display tank.

For example;

If your tank is 6 feet x 2 feet and your water level sits about 1" from the very top edge of the tank, this means that the max amount of water that your tank can handle without overflowing is 7.5 gallon.

NOW, space out your return pump section to where you have less than 7.5 gallon.

So in the event that your overflow gets clogged, you won't have water overflowing the tank, just your pump burnt out. Unless you have a float valve that turns your water pump off below a certain level :)

stan
 
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