My 40 breeder/project log

[davejnz]

need some suggestion here,the overflow is really loud.Right now,there's no standpipe so i'm getting the waterfall effect.When i put a 1" PVC standpipe in it quiets it down until i get this awful sucking noise.I placed all the LR in the tank thats been cooking/curing so it should be ready for corals soon.Dont expect much of a bacterial cycle just the typical algae cycle.Still trying to locate a bottom material for the BB.

[Whoyah]

Have you checked out this site.

http://www.dursostandpipes.com/

I have never dealt with a built in overflow so I don't have any first hand knowledge to share.

Hopefully the site will give you some ideas.

[dakar]

I DIY mine using off the shelf PVC fittings. Helps quiet things down a lot. Gotta remember to drill the top cap to prevent and air lock. They work well. Lots of variations out there now.

[davejnz]

thanks,that was the link i was looking for.Gotta go to the hardware store now to get some PVC fittings.

[davejnz]

Standpipe is working great now,in that link,they suggested using 1.25" thinwall PVC instead of 1" schedule40 for a 1" bulkhead.Unfortunately,the overflow is too small for me to join the elbow to the T fitting but even without it,its much quieter.Now,just gotta build a canopy for it.

[Whoyah]

I am glad that link help you. Sounds like you got it whooped.

[dakar]

Did you grab a pic of how you constructed your standpipe? I'd like to see some more ideas, since I'm redesigning all my stuff again...

[davejnz]

its pretty simple,i used a 1.25" to 1" flush bushing.a 1.25" coupling slips over that and the other side gets a small section of 1 " PVC that slips into the bukhead.From the coupling its just 1.25" PVC to a T then capped off with a small hole drilled.I was thinking about modifying it to fit my small overflow by cutting a 45degre section off of the T and glueing a 45 degree piece of PVC to create an elbow.

[davejnz]

Finally found a local source for starboard/cutting board.Called the local marina surplus store and they are gonna hook me up a with a piece cut to size for $35.alot better than the $60 plus shipping i got quoted from an online source.Gonna be picking it up Mon.

[Whoyah]

found a local source for starboard/cutting board

What is this and what do you use it for?