Loud person Plumbing into sump

[Reef_puck]

Have not had the time to make a full thread on the new tank build but will shortly. Meanwhile we got a new 90g reef and have it cycling away. The plumbing in the pipe to the sump is way too loud. The water is crashing into the 45 degree elbows making it way to loud next to my couch. Doing some research it may be worth switching to a Herbie style. Doing so will render the current rerun pipe as the emergency drain. I would have to plumb a 1 inch PVC pipe up the back of the tank and over the top for a new return.

how would I secure that plumbing so it does not fall off the tank? The tank is now full and I can not move it to attach some clamps on the back.

Or am I just stuck with the loudness of the water crashing in the pipe. I the return pump a Sicce 3 is at the lowest setting.

Ps. Disregard title. Should be loud plumbing into sump. Not loud person……

 

[RichReef]

Make lie a U over the top of the tank. Add another elbow so the return moves across the top of the water. If you hard plumb it won't move but may vibrate. I had the same set up. I used soft line between the pump and my return. I also put a threaded PVC fitting on it for Loc Line. The U itself will keep it from falling out of the tank but may not keep it still. All you really have to do is find somewhere inside the cabinet to secure the line. Since what you are attempting is custom it's going to be difficult to give you the exact method.

But your on the right track to making your overflow quiet.

EDIT. You may not be able to secure a clamp to the back of the stand but may be able to drill a few holes and use a wire tie.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Pictures of your plumbing?

Do you have a gate valve installed?

 

[homer1475]

Pictures of your plumbing?

Do you have a gate valve installed?

+1

A single durso pipe will always be somewhat loud as it has air and water entering the pipe. Only a full siphon(no air in the pipe) is truly quiet.

 

[Snoopy 67]

I would get everything ready for a Herbie (gate valve a MUST).
Drain the water into containers, (garbage cans,) to just above the sand and move the tank & re- plum it.
The cycle should remain where it is & you will be a happy camper again.

 

[Reef_puck]

I plan on getting a gate valve. Need to order more bulkheads and fittings. Will. A Herbie be silent with 45’s but submerged?

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

I would get everything ready for a Herbie (gate valve a MUST).

GATE VALVE IS A MUST....

 

[Snoopy 67]

45's will be fine as long as they are no more than an inch or so below water line.

 

[Reef_puck]

I mean from the bulkhead it would go to a Union then a valve then would need 2 45’s or 2 90’s to get to the sump. Right now the water is crashing at the 45’s

 

[Snoopy 67]

Right now you do not have a FULL SIPHON.

 

[Reef_puck]

That I know but when redoing the plumbing will the 45’s be ok or what else do I need to do when replumbing.

 

[resortez]

Not sure if you have one because there’s no mention of it but if it’s a slurping sound from the top of the drainage, try a durso pipe.

 

[Snoopy 67]

I had 1 of 2 drains, 1 with a 45 right @ water level. Just as silent as the other submerged line without a 45.

 

[Reef_puck]

Ok. Now to order all the parts.

 

[Reef_puck]

A gate valve will not fit vertically. Not sure what I can do here Unless it can go horizontal and I use 90’s only. The emergency drain would have to be 90’s as well.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

A gate valve will not fit vertically. Not sure what I can do here Unless it can go horizontal and I use 90’s only. The emergency drain would have to be 90’s as well.

There's plenty of room if you redo that plumbing there you have vertical space if you get rid of some pipe, just get a new union or a gate valve with union connections. You may need a new bulk head if you can't get a gate valve with unions, or maybe you can fit a coupling under that existing bulkhead.

all your fitting may be touching with no visible pipe between them thats fine too.

 

[Troylee]

Get a new union and just use the bottom half with a piece of spa flex and gate valve.. lose all the hard plumbing and 45’s..