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I have a Reefer 525xl and I've already replaced the stock diaphragm valve with a gate valve. It helped a little, but I'm still constantly adjusting it to try and keep the water level about an inch or so below the mouth of the emergency overflow pipe. Personally, I don't think the valve was the issue. I think the design of the overflow is the issue. In order to maintain the water level in the tank's overflow box, you have to match your pump's flow rate exactly. If the valve is a tiny bit too far open, the water level will drop and eventually you'll start hearing air going through the overflow. If the valve is a tiny bit too far closed, the water level will rise and eventually start going down the emergency overflow (which isn't ideal, especially if you have a roller mat filter in your sump that's only hooked up to the main overflow tube). A gate valve doesn't change that... you still have to bring the water level to the correct position, then find the sweet spot in the valve in order to match the flow rate. And even if you do seem to magically hit the spot, several days later, you have to start all over (at least, that's what happens with mine).
So, is there an actual fix that will eliminate the need to adjust the downflow valve? Because the gate valve isn't doing that.
I found this product being sold on eBay. I don't know if this will prevent water going into the overflow pipe though... It may just reduce the noise.
I've had my tank for a couple of years now, and I figured someone would've come up with a permanent fix by now. But unfortunately I'm not finding anything.
So, is there an actual fix that will eliminate the need to adjust the downflow valve? Because the gate valve isn't doing that.
I found this product being sold on eBay. I don't know if this will prevent water going into the overflow pipe though... It may just reduce the noise.
I've had my tank for a couple of years now, and I figured someone would've come up with a permanent fix by now. But unfortunately I'm not finding anything.