Quiet PVC overflow??

[deeboi]

there are lids, at least over the drip plate where the water comes in. but the back of my stand is open..so that's probably where most the noise comes from.

 

[forgottenx]

get a piece of Styrofoam insulation and cover it, cut holes to accommodate your plumbing

 

[FSM]

Is the tank drilled?

 

[catfish52]

Thanks for all the input folks. No, tank isn't drilled. Yes, I know that's the preferred method. Yes, I know that it isn't difficult to drill, but hey, I'm a coward and I can't afford to replace a new tank because I slipped with the drill. I looked at off the shelf oveflow boxes, but they're pricey, so I think a PVC setup is the best way for me to go. Considered adding more canisters, I have a pair of Rena xp3's running now and looked at Eheim, but again, they're expensive. In the end the added capacity and flexability of a sump makes the most sense to me. The pipe-in-a-pipe design that was linked looks pretty interesting, so may give that one a try, only use two of them for added capacity and safety. I'm the only hobbiest I know, so these forums are great places to gather info and learn from others.......THANKS....I'll be back!!

 

[pjsmetana]

...I have a pair of Rena xp3's running now ...

Depending on your stock, this should be more than adequate. Now... if your overstocking, then thats a different story.

 

[Pharaoh]

Thanks for all the input folks. No, tank isn't drilled. Yes, I know that's the preferred method. Yes, I know that it isn't difficult to drill, but hey, I'm a coward and I can't afford to replace a new tank because I slipped with the drill. I looked at off the shelf oveflow boxes, but they're pricey, so I think a PVC setup is the best way for me to go. Considered adding more canisters, I have a pair of Rena xp3's running now and looked at Eheim, but again, they're expensive. In the end the added capacity and flexability of a sump makes the most sense to me. The pipe-in-a-pipe design that was linked looks pretty interesting, so may give that one a try, only use two of them for added capacity and safety. I'm the only hobbiest I know, so these forums are great places to gather info and learn from others.......THANKS....I'll be back!!

I can set you up with an overflow or two if you need it. Give me a shout.

 

[forgottenx]

Thanks for all the input folks. No, tank isn't drilled. Yes, I know that's the preferred method. Yes, I know that it isn't difficult to drill, but hey, I'm a coward and I can't afford to replace a new tank because I slipped with the drill. I looked at off the shelf oveflow boxes, but they're pricey, so I think a PVC setup is the best way for me to go. Considered adding more canisters, I have a pair of Rena xp3's running now and looked at Eheim, but again, they're expensive. In the end the added capacity and flexability of a sump makes the most sense to me. The pipe-in-a-pipe design that was linked looks pretty interesting, so may give that one a try, only use two of them for added capacity and safety. I'm the only hobbiest I know, so these forums are great places to gather info and learn from others.......THANKS....I'll be back!!

its what i did with my setup, but i made it so it drains from the bottom... all the noise i get from my setup comes from the 90 2ft waterfall on the drain side of the overflow -_- which is why i said make sure to use the 45...

 

[KaiserSousay]

Settle on a design and build it.
Overflows can be thought to death.
http://www.aquariumlife.net/projects/diy-overflow/120.asp
http://www.aquariumlife.net/projects/diy-overflow/33.asp
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311243
All good, clever designs that work.
Pick one and get-er-on....
Only other advise would be, don`t "cheap out" on your pump.
You can kill a really good design and setup by not spending the few extra dollars on a pump with a bit more flow than you think you need.
Would also suggest you look to a pump that can be run both external and submersible.
Should your sump project end up a No Go, you can use that pump for a number of other things.
Good luck on your build.
Take pictures during the build, if you can. Would like to see how it works for you.