New sump/overflow Q's

ctiq21 · 01-07-2004, 11:40 AM

Hi,

I just setup my new overflow and sump and had a question:

The tube from my overflow is too long. It actually is long enough to touch the ground, do a loop and then go up about a foot where it drains into my sump. Is this loop bad? Would it be better to have a straight shot into the sump. In line with this, I do assume I should keep my Mag 7 return pump tube as short as possible.

Curtswearing · 01-07-2004, 01:30 PM

Welcome to Reef Santuary!!!

I'm guessing you are talking about flexible tubing. If so, thats what someone here does. I think it's Ivyvine1.

Craig Manoukian · 01-07-2004, 01:32 PM

I cut my flexible tubing from my display "to fit" for my sump. HTH

johnlewis · 01-09-2004, 12:02 AM

I would also cut it to fit removing the loop will increase the flow.

Craig Manoukian · 01-09-2004, 12:18 AM

The shortest distance beween two points is a straight line, eh?

BoomerD · 01-09-2004, 12:22 AM

several people use a "P" trap in the feed line to the sump to help reduce the gurgling from the overflow. seems to work. The loop in the tubing would accomplish much the same thing, but beware to the tubing diameter tightening/squeezing down as it makes the loop.

Reef Geek · 01-09-2004, 12:24 AM

Ah an Amiracle overflow, much better than my &^#$%(@ CPR. If I were you I would cut it to fit. It looks like most people cut it close to, but not touching the water level. But I thought that was too loud, and yours would be especially so with a mag 7. So I replaced it all with PVC. Something I am very familiar with, being a former landscaper. After several days of fiddling I found something that worked for me and was nice and quiet. I can send pic if you are interested.

Pro_builder · 01-09-2004, 01:33 AM

I would cut it off just under the water line, so you don't hear a splashing sound as the water hits the sump.

Reef Geek · 01-09-2004, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pro_builder
I would cut it off just under the water line, so you don't hear a splashing sound as the water hits the sump.

Maybe thats what I did wrong? There is alot to learn from Pro Builder.

ctiq21 · 01-09-2004, 09:26 AM

Great, thanks for the info...I will plan on making it shorter.

Craig Manoukian · 01-09-2004, 11:44 AM

Post that pic please RG!

01-07-2004, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
ctiq21 Tubeworm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 31 View Gallery Karma Komment	New sump/overflow Q's Hi, I just setup my new overflow and sump and had a question: The tube from my overflow is too long. It actually is long enough to touch the ground, do a loop and then go up about a foot where it drains into my sump. Is this loop bad? Would it be better to have a straight shot into the sump. In line with this, I do assume I should keep my Mag 7 return pump tube as short as possible. __________________ CTIQ21 ------------------------ 55gal Amiracle Overflow DIY Sump/Fuge Mag Drive 7 Return 2 x 250 MH (Sunlight Supply) 50 lbs Live Rock 3" DSB Scopas Tang Pair True Percs Clown Goby Bi-Color Pseudo Assorted Cleanup Crew -- Hairy Mushrooms Green BTA Metallic Hammer

01-07-2004, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
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01-07-2004, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,589 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I cut my flexible tubing from my display "to fit" for my sump. HTH __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-09-2004, 12:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,589 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	The shortest distance beween two points is a straight line, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-09-2004, 12:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	Ah an Amiracle overflow, much better than my &^#$%(@ CPR. If I were you I would cut it to fit. It looks like most people cut it close to, but not touching the water level. But I thought that was too loud, and yours would be especially so with a mag 7. So I replaced it all with PVC. Something I am very familiar with, being a former landscaper. After several days of fiddling I found something that worked for me and was nice and quiet. I can send pic if you are interested. __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

01-09-2004, 12:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnlewis Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton, MI USA Posts: 448 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would also cut it to fit removing the loop will increase the flow.

01-09-2004, 12:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,613 View Gallery Karma Komment	several people use a "P" trap in the feed line to the sump to help reduce the gurgling from the overflow. seems to work. The loop in the tubing would accomplish much the same thing, but beware to the tubing diameter tightening/squeezing down as it makes the loop.

01-09-2004, 01:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would cut it off just under the water line, so you don't hear a splashing sound as the water hits the sump. __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

01-09-2004, 09:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
ctiq21 Tubeworm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 31 View Gallery Karma Komment	Great, thanks for the info...I will plan on making it shorter. __________________ CTIQ21 ------------------------ 55gal Amiracle Overflow DIY Sump/Fuge Mag Drive 7 Return 2 x 250 MH (Sunlight Supply) 50 lbs Live Rock 3" DSB Scopas Tang Pair True Percs Clown Goby Bi-Color Pseudo Assorted Cleanup Crew -- Hairy Mushrooms Green BTA Metallic Hammer

01-09-2004, 11:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,589 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Post that pic please RG! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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