Stockman overflows

[Doug]

My bulkhead takes a 1.5in. pipe. Was hoping to keep it that size. Built a Duraso for it, modified, so it would fit but the stupid thing wont go in because of the eurobrace.

Has anyone built a Stockman type that large. Most plans are for smaller but guess that does not matter. Only running 600gph but wished to keep the down stack at the 1.5in. size.

Never built or used one, always Duraso.

[banditpowdercoat]

Stockman/Durso are the same thing, Just configured a little differently. But, they function exactly the same. My tank's prev owner was using Durso style 1.5" and 1" for the overflow drains. Had about 3000 GPH no problem.

[fishytime]

Bah....punch another hole in it and do a herbie....youll be glad you did.:mrgreen:

[Doug]

Bah....punch another hole in it and do a herbie....youll be glad you did.:mrgreen:


Cant be done now. Its going to be a single stack overflow. Perhaps I will try the Hofer Gurgle Buster

[04scoobysti]

I use a 1" stockman, its been running almost a year problem free. Just need a gate valve to tune it like any overflow.

[christyf5]

I've got a 1.5" stockman on my tank, I was a bit creative about how I put it together but it works like a charm and is way quieter than the durso I used to run.

[oilfieldsafety]

What the ?... is a Hofer Gurgle Buster?????:lol:

[Doug]

What the ?... is a Hofer Gurgle Buster?????:lol:


http://home.everestkc.net/jrobertson57268/HGB/

Thanks Christy. Perhaps thats what I will build then. The Hofer link looks interesting though.

scoobie, I have a dislike for valves on overflow outputs. Has to be quiet without one.

[sphelps]

I second the HGB but use larger piping.

1.25" pipe
2" coupling
1.25" x 2" bushing
1.25" cap

These work best for smaller overflows or when space is tight. I also never use the tubing, I just drill a hole in the top just like a durso.

[Parker]

Nope.. thought it over and it won't work - edited

[Doug]

I second the HGB but use larger piping.

1.25" pipe
2" coupling
1.25" x 2" bushing
1.25" cap

These work best for smaller overflows or when space is tight. I also never use the tubing, I just drill a hole in the top just like a durso.

Could it not be made 1.5in. pipe? Although with only 600gph, I suppose I could reduce it to the 1.25in.

[sphelps]

Could it not be made 1.5in. pipe? Although with only 600gph, I suppose I could reduce it to the 1.25in.

1.5" won't give enough clearance between the pipe and the coupling for flow, you're better off with the 1.25", you should still be able top to push around 1000 gph through it.

[Phanman]

I had the same problem with fitting the whole thing in at once (1.5 inch) due to the eurobracing. What i had to do was assemble it in the overflow chamber. Abit tricky to work with but was able to get er done..

[Doug]

I had the same problem with fitting the whole thing in at once (1.5 inch) due to the eurobracing. What i had to do was assemble it in the overflow chamber. Abit tricky to work with but was able to get er done..

With what type?

I had built a modified Duraso. I had cut the "T" and 90 elbow down to a minimum. It was designed to fit in the overflow chamber, which it would if I could get the darn thing past the eurobrace. :lol:

So its some type of straight pipe stack now.

I think I will go with the HGB, in the sizes Steve suggested.