standpipe advise

[fishmaster]

Rob, what style of stand pipe are you using again?

[Reefer Rob]

I use a Durso for the long standpipe (you can still get a bit of gurgling from it) and just a straight pipe for the short one. I have a 3/4" and a 1" in each overflow, because that's what the tanks drilled for, but I'd be much happier with 1" and 1 1/2".

[Reefer Rob]

Here's a link to a tank with a great overflow.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...t=25427&page=4

[wickedfrags]

Yup that is the right type of overflow. I would recommend using 3/8" acrylic for the overflow teeth though, more durable and looks better (IMO).

I am also a huge fan of 2" drains, two 2" drains for my display. No way in the world a snail, fish or other reef occupant will clog a 2" drain, let alone 2 of them.

Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

Here's a link to a tank with a great overflow.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...t=25427&page=4

[fishmaster]

So, anyone have experience cutting that style of overflow into the glass panel? It defenatley looks like it was cut by some sort of diamond tool.

[kadaytar]

What are the other benefits of using standpipe else than being quite? There are some other ways to stop the noise but whatever i noticed with standpipe since it sucks the water from the top part of the overflow box particules subside and accumulate at the bottom and it is realy hard to clean that crap.

[trilinearmipmap]

Rob is describing Herbie's silent overflow system. There is a great thread on this at Reef Central that started a couple of years ago.

Definitely go for Herbie's overflow system if you really want silence.

I would use a gate valve rather than a ball valve, much easier to control, I started with a ball valve then changed over to a gate valve and it made a big difference.

With this system you just need straight perforated pipe for both the primary (gated ) standpipe and for the emergency overflow pipe.

[fishmaster]

Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

Rob is describing Herbie's silent overflow system. There is a great thread on this at Reef Central that started a couple of years ago.

Definitely go for Herbie's overflow system if you really want silence.

I would use a gate valve rather than a ball valve, much easier to control, I started with a ball valve then changed over to a gate valve and it made a big difference.

With this system you just need straight perforated pipe for both the primary (gated ) standpipe and for the emergency overflow pipe.

Would it be possible to post a link? I can't search as I'm not a member-I don't need anymore website addictions!!!! Canreef eats up enough time as it is!!!
Thanks.

[Reefer Rob]

Mine is a Pre-Herbie design How can you use perforated pipe on the standpipes? Won't the level stay too low?

[mark]

I'm using 2-2" Durso's flowing ~1000gph. No gurgling but more a trickling sound you would get from a small table fountain. Not silent but sort of nice actually.