Durso Standpipe is LOUD

[Sweettoothbear]

Originally posted by jimeluiz
Sweettoothbear - I would have thought that your setup would cause the Durso to 'burp.' So far fo me, if I don't allow for free flowing output on the sump end of the pipe it backs up and settles into a steady burping/flushing situation. I realize your flow is not obstructed, but I was thinking the loop would cause enough resistance to bring the same result. I guess once the flow gets established through that loop it flows freely.I like it! And it looks easy enough that even I can give it a go.

Thanks.

All I can say is that I battled burping until I put the U in the return to the sump.

I tried diffrent size holes on the top,made a big hole and put a air valve in the hole so I could adjust the amount of air it sucked in.

Nothing worked till I put the U in the return line to the sump.

Also that flex tube is smooth on the inside,not ribbed.

Hope this helps others with the same problem.

[Scooterman]

The Stockman eliminated the need for the U tube. No hole figuring out, I made several small holes & that was it basicly as per the instructions.

[PSU4ME]

The stockman only handles 300 GPH tho.....my tank is pushing about 6-700 in and i need that much out.....i think i am pushing the durso to its limits.

[Sweettoothbear]

A Stockman and the Durso are two diffrent breeds of animal.

I built a Durso.This is what Pro is using,he is not using a Stockman.

Now if I would of started with a Stockman, I might not have a need for the U in my drain.

Pro is using a Durso , this is why I gave my soloution for people that are using a Durso.

Hope I made myself clear.

[PSU4ME]

STB,
I think i am going to try the U again....tried it once but it almost overflowed the tank because it need so much more force to push it through the U, that it almost overflowed because it couldnt drain it....maybe i will slow the flow down next time before i do it.


But your point was clear!!

PSU

[Scooterman]

Originally posted by PSU4ME
The stockman only handles 300 GPH tho.....my tank is pushing about 6-700 in and i need that much out.....i think i am pushing the durso to its limits.

Actually I'm pushing more through the stockman, if you re-read the information 300 is what he is using not the limits. Right now I'm at almost 800gph & I know I could pump more through it. Also I've seen them where the Pipes were upped one size each & will take even more.

[kromebusa]

Getting ready to do mine for the HOB overflow. I am going to try it with the air valve at the top. Seems easy enough, drill once, and have a knob adjuster.