Overflow noise with turned up elbow

[muscle]

I'm thinking about drilling my 120 and adding a sump. I know it's best to have an internal overflow box due to noise. However, my tanks are outside on my lanai, so noise isn't too big of a deal. That said, how loud would it be if I just used a turned up elbow with an extension pipe to regulate my water level?

I do this now for my drip system. But it's only doing 2-gallons per hour, not 800.


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[JK47]

I'm thinking about drilling my 120 and adding a sump. I know it's best to have an internal overflow box due to noise. However, my tanks are outside on my lanai, so noise isn't too big of a deal. That said, how loud would it be if I just used a turned up elbow with an extension pipe to regulate my water level?

I do this now for my drip system. But it's only doing 2-gallons per hour, not 800.


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If noise isbno issue then go for it. Speaking from personal experience it will be very loud though. Have you considered turning the elbow down and drilling a syphon break in the side of the elbow? It is much quieter and serves the same purpose.

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[muscle]

If noise isbno issue then go for it. Speaking from personal experience it will be very loud though. Have you considered turning the elbow down and drilling a syphon break in the side of the elbow? It is much quieter and serves the same purpose.

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I had not thought of that... great idea. I entertain outside, so very loud will not work.


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[muscle]

Question... How do I control the water level if I use a turned down elbow?

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