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Totally agree. 90’s look way better. I’m also under the impression that as long as horizontal runs are under 24” you’ll be fine in terms of getting full siphon from the Herbie style. However I do believe the emergency drain is far better off having a direct straight path down to the sump in case it’s needed90 looks cleaner. as in, you'll have more sump room.
That's what i'm afraid of.Totally agree. 90’s look way better. I’m also under the impression that as long as horizontal runs are under 24” you’ll be fine in terms of getting full siphon from the Herbie style. However I do believe the emergency drain is far better off having a direct straight path down to the sump in case it’s needed
Would imagine it depends on how much longer you’re talking about, how big the piping is, and how many GPH you plan on putting through it. I’m by no means an expert on plumbing however.That's what i'm afraid of.
The horizontal line would be longer than 26 inches...
Therefore the 45 elbows would be safer, right?
You can also look into flexible tubing as well…Would imagine it depends on how much longer you’re talking about, how big the piping is, and how many GPH you plan on putting through it. I’m by no means an expert on plumbing however.
But why 45 for the E-drain then? If as you say that way is more "difficult" to start the siphon, it wouldnt be more risky?IMO, 45 for the E-drain and 90 for the siphon. When I was making my surge filter on my rear compartment I was having a hard time getting that siphon to work. I did a bit of research which led to a few Hydroponics farmers sites that use a bell system siphon system. Using 90's was there way to restrict the flow enough to eliminate air out of the system to start the siphon. I would imagine a 45 might be harder to get the system started because of high flow over a long distance, even if you did use a gate valve. You would have to adjust your flow again after the siphon started. ( close it down to start the siphon/ open back up to get your flow rate)
my 2 cents