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mcentire1123

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I just change my overflow line from a flex hose to straight pvc my question is the overflow water line is about 2.5 inches different now and it is gurgling. Any ideas why, it was quiet before.
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old setup
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new setup
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water mark difference
 

brandon

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You hear the gurgle coming into the the overflow or when it goes into the sump? I dont know why the water level would drop or rise other than the hole in the overflow was moved to a new height.
 

mcentire1123

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When it goes to the overflow pipe. I am going to buy a valve and see when i restrict flow if it stops.
 

mcentire1123

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Ok i went to home depot and got a ball valve worked like a charm.
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water lever right back where it was.
 

DaveK

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Yes, the ball valve will work, but it also creates a bottle neck. This makes it easy to clog and cause a flood. I recommend you install a T above the valve and additional pipe so the water can bypass the valve, if it gets clogged by something. This will help prevent floods.
 

mcentire1123

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Yes, the ball valve will work, but it also creates a bottle neck. This makes it easy to clog and cause a flood. I recommend you install a T above the valve and additional pipe so the water can bypass the valve, if it gets clogged by something. This will help prevent floods.
Thanks didnt even think of that
 
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