Return outlet

[Mike Porreca]

So I’m curious as to what I can add to my return pipe so it isn’t just an open flow back into tank. If I have to buy something to make it better and easier please direct me.

 

[vetteguy53081]

So I’m curious as to what I can add to my return pipe so it isn’t just an open flow back into tank. If I have to buy something to make it better and easier please direct me.

If the end is threaded, you add loc-line to it to complete a discharge nozzle

 

[RandyC]

Edit: oops, read you're msg to quickly and misinterpreted. Adding a loc-line is a good idea as stated above.

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Drill a small hole to make a siphon break or keep the amount of submerged pipe in the display tank to a minimum so only a small volume of water will be siphoned to the sump before the siphon breaks. Absolutely do not rely on only a check valve.

 

[JoshH]

I'm not sure what adapters you would need but VCA Random Flow Generators would be a really nice addition. They too function off of locline fittings as mentioned above.

 

[Mike Porreca]

I'm not sure what adapters you would need but VCA Random Flow Generators would be a really nice addition. They too function off of locline fittings as mentioned above.

Yeah I got some on my other tank, they’re great.

 

[Hallowhead]

I've been wondering the same. I need to add a sleeve for threaded fittings. Will bring my flow way up !

 

[Mario0240]

Edit: oops, read you're msg to quickly and misinterpreted. Adding a loc-line is a good idea as stated above.

-- old message --
Drill a small hole to make a siphon break or keep the amount of submerged pipe in the display tank to a minimum so only a small volume of water will be siphoned to the sump before the siphon breaks. Absolutely do not rely on only a check valve.

How would you go about placing the hole?

This is what the discharge going into my tank looks like on the back of the tank.. would a tiny hole in the top of the elbow work? Would putting a tee in place of the elbow and add a reverse check valve to it work as an anti siphon?

 

[Hallowhead]

How would you go about placing the hole?

This is what the discharge going into my tank looks like on the back of the tank.. would a tiny hole in the top of the elbow work? Would putting a tee in place of the elbow and add a reverse check valve to it work as an anti siphon?

My holes are right as it tees into the water.