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Like a jacuzzi in my sump! |
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Like a jacuzzi in my sump! |
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03-24-2005, 09:21 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: May 2004
Location: San Diego
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Like a jacuzzi in my sump!
I have a 29 gallon tank with a 10 gallon sump. I'm using a Durso standpipe running through a one inch bulkhead.
For some reason my sump is a bubbling cauldron where the water enters the sump. The pipe is submerged about 2 inches. I added a T and some additional PVC to disperse the outletof water. That helped a little, but it's still out of control. Does anyone have any ideas?? |
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03-24-2005, 09:25 PM
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
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What problem is it causing, bubbles being returned to the display? If so, do you have any baffles to help diffuse them before the return pump?
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03-24-2005, 10:32 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: May 2004
Location: San Diego
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It's really loud, it literally sounds like a jacuzzi. It seems like there is a lot of air coming out. |
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03-25-2005, 10:12 AM
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Keeper of Willis
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NW Montana
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You could try putting a ball valve on your return pipe to regulate the amount you have coming into your sump. What are you using for a return pump?
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03-25-2005, 10:19 AM
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
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The amount of air coming through the pipe is typical is your using a Durso or Stockman standpipe. Mine too makes some noise but I don't know of a way to reduce it.
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03-25-2005, 05:40 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: May 2004
Location: San Diego
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I added a couple of filter bags to the outlet, and it cut down the noise by about 90%. Not to mention getting rid of most of the bubbles.
It's a pretty amazing difference. Thanks to everyone for your replies. |
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03-25-2005, 05:45 PM
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Keeper of Willis
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NW Montana
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Hey, glad you got it figured out!!
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