Herbie Questions

[don.ald]

I have a tank where I constantly have to adjust as well. When I use the trickle into the Emergency drain method its not long before it starts to trickle faster, then I have to adjust again. I also have a gate valve and all that...tried adjusting the return flow as well. Tried drain line submerged and above also. Noise isn't an issue for me so I just opened it up and let it rip.

[Madreefer]

Originally Posted by don.ald

I have a tank where I constantly have to adjust as well. When I use the trickle into the Emergency drain method its not long before it starts to trickle faster, then I have to adjust again. I also have a gate valve and all that...tried adjusting the return flow as well. Tried drain line submerged and above also. Noise isn't an issue for me so I just opened it up and let it rip.

You've got your gate valves wide open?
And your return pump wide open?
I'm trying to have a slower flow in the sump for better skimming. But it's prolly not necessary as my skimmers no slump.

And Myka I thought bout your idea and may give it a go. It's just a pain in the a$$ to work on my tank. The top stands 6' high and its 30" wide. And of course up against a wall

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Madreefer

And Myka I thought bout your idea and may give it a go. It's just a pain in the a$$ to work on my tank. The top stands 6' high and its 30" wide. And of course up against a wall

Oh, fun stuff! Good luck!

I know from experience that having a gate valve on only one drain works a lot better than having it on two drains. I don't know why - probabaly some law of physics.