I'm designing the plumbing layout for my 75g (40g sump) tank. I'm planning on using a VarioS-6 DC return pump with a 1" return line that may or may not reduce to 3/4" with over-the-rim return line...still open on that!
I would like to use the Herbie overflow design, but was going to plumb the system to incorporate a manifold now (or at least make a connection...tee...in the return line in order to accommodate one in the future as my equipment grows). I should have plenty of output from my return pump to support the return to the tank plus the head pressure and a manifold. But, I've read mixed forum responses on the use of a Herbie system with a manifold...ie: having to re-dial in the drain flow, etc... if you add/stop items on a manifold. The other option is to add an additional smaller pump later to run a manifold on a separate line...but, don't want to go that route if not necessary!
Anybody (or know a friend) with a Herbie system and manifold and if it is actually a big problem? I'm open to suggestions...especially on the 1" vs 3/4" return line (LFS owner says go 1" to accommodate any flow requirements later).
I would like to use the Herbie overflow design, but was going to plumb the system to incorporate a manifold now (or at least make a connection...tee...in the return line in order to accommodate one in the future as my equipment grows). I should have plenty of output from my return pump to support the return to the tank plus the head pressure and a manifold. But, I've read mixed forum responses on the use of a Herbie system with a manifold...ie: having to re-dial in the drain flow, etc... if you add/stop items on a manifold. The other option is to add an additional smaller pump later to run a manifold on a separate line...but, don't want to go that route if not necessary!
Anybody (or know a friend) with a Herbie system and manifold and if it is actually a big problem? I'm open to suggestions...especially on the 1" vs 3/4" return line (LFS owner says go 1" to accommodate any flow requirements later).