[weez1959]

I've done a few searches for feedback on these and haven't found much.
I'll be changing tanks and would like a pierced tank so I can have a more quiet overflow. (I have a HOB CPR overflow right now that sounds horrible) Anyone willing to fork out some info on these.
On the site it says it's self priming, does that mean when I shut of the pumps for feeding that it will re-start without any problems? I'm kinda babbling now cuz I don't know much about these but I'm trying to learn as much as possible before I get started.

[Reefland]

Your talking about getting a drilled tank with an overflow? If yes, the Durso standpipe is simply a pipe that will reduce the amount of noise (virtually silent) when running a corner overflow. There is no priming so to speak, water just flows down them. They are really essential for corner overflows.

[showfish]

Check out this site http://www.dursostandpipes.com/ it might help answer any questions. It also shows you how to make a standpipe.

[weez1959]

Getting ready to buy the parts for my standpipe but I have a question.
I noticed all the standpipes on the Durso site have a reducer at the bottom/bulkhead, anyone know why?
I'm going to have a 1.5" bulkhead and I'm not sure if I'm supposed to go up with 2" pipes to follow his specs
OR should I go 1.5" all the way up
OR should I reduce to 1.25" and then go back to 1.5" to the top.

I only want to do this once so lots of feedback on this would be great!

[Reefland]

You should go for this one, but note the dimensions needed for it to fit behind your overflow.
Durso Standpipes :: Durso Standpipe for 1.5 inch Bulkhead (1.5 Inch PVC) $19.95

[Ninong]

Originally Posted by weez1959

I noticed all the standpipes on the Durso site have a reducer at the bottom/bulkhead, anyone know why?

Rich recommends using a 1.25" standpipe for a 1" drain. It seems to work better that way. That's why you would need the reducer at the bottom to go from 1.25" to 1".

I'm going to have a 1.5" bulkhead and I'm not sure if I'm supposed to go up with 2" pipes to follow his specs

You could go either way. Many people say that a 1.5" standpipe will work just fine with a 1.5" drain. I used a 2" standpipe over a 1.5" drain but I probably could have gotten way with a 1.5" pipe. Fittings for a 2" pipe are very large. They take up a lot of space. For that reason, I had to use a Stockman-style top on my standpipe, otherwise it wouldn't have fitted in my corner overflow compartment.

OR should I go 1.5" all the way up

See above.

OR

should I reduce to 1.25" and then go back to 1.5" to the top.

If your drain is 1.5", then you should definitely not consider 1.25" for any part of your standpipe.

I only want to do this once so lots of feedback on this would be great!

Check out Rich Durso's site for ideas. You might also want to check out Ken Stockman's site, too.

This seems to be the latest craze in silent standpipes. I really don't know much about them except that they sure look nice and both James (Naka) and Edward (invincible569) are using them. BTW, I highly recommend reading both of those threads (Naka's tank and invincible569's tank) because their photography is spectacular! In fact, it's more than spectacular.

[Reefland]

Those are stunning tanks in those threads.