Quietest way to setup a return line into a sump?
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Might need more details of what your are attempting to do here.
What style of drain are you using?
Herbie or Bean Amnimal are the quietest
I use Herbie and run the overflow box that came with the standard tank as both drain lines. (1 emergency and 1 full siphon) I have my drain line submerged in the sump 1” with a gate valve I use to adjust the level of water in the ovrflow box.
my return line goes over the top of the tank. (If I was doing this again. Drill the return line in!!!)
This setup is quiet.
I have a gate valve on my drain. Not the return. I might be wrong but a check valve would be something you add to the return line not a gatevalve.
What style of drain are you using?
Herbie or Bean Amnimal are the quietest
I use Herbie and run the overflow box that came with the standard tank as both drain lines. (1 emergency and 1 full siphon) I have my drain line submerged in the sump 1” with a gate valve I use to adjust the level of water in the ovrflow box.
my return line goes over the top of the tank. (If I was doing this again. Drill the return line in!!!)
This setup is quiet.
I have a gate valve on my drain. Not the return. I might be wrong but a check valve would be something you add to the return line not a gatevalve.
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ShepherdReefer
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I use the Octo Vario pump with a flex tube connected to my hard PVC pipe. Super quite. I also have used Sicce Synaca Silent which was also quite.
Hamada
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So for my overflow box it only has 1 drain its the (CPR CS100)
If you are running a single drain HOB overflow, DO NOT restrict the drain line with a gate valve. That is an accident waiting to happen. When people mention a gate valve and tuning for a full siphon to run quietly, they are using a Herbie or Beananimal drain set up. With a single drain HOB style overflow this is not an option. The best way to silence gurgling and burping noises from the overflow box is to use a stockman standpipe.
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As far as the drain line going into the sump, you will have to play with depth of the pipe outlet beneath the water level of the sump. But unfortunately, you are somewhat limited as far as options go, for fully silencing a single drain overflow set up.
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As far as the drain line going into the sump, you will have to play with depth of the pipe outlet beneath the water level of the sump. But unfortunately, you are somewhat limited as far as options go, for fully silencing a single drain overflow set up.
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Is there anything the tank right now? Or will this be a new build?
I don’t know much about options for a 20 gallon but I am sure you can drill that tank and put ghost type overflow on it. This will give you better options for quieting the system down.
there is one that is 16” wide. Maybe someone that knows more can pick up from here.
I don’t know much about options for a 20 gallon but I am sure you can drill that tank and put ghost type overflow on it. This will give you better options for quieting the system down.
there is one that is 16” wide. Maybe someone that knows more can pick up from here.
Hamada
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Its a new build and I don't want to risk drilling the tank as I shattered 2 before. Its also a low cost setup I spent nothing on this build except for building the stand everything else I already had in my garage tank,sump,lights,heater,pump etc
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