maroun.c
03/11/2008, 01:51 AM
Hi.
My tank will have two return lines with Durso on them. Flow rate initially would be around 600-700 GPH and I might increase that in the future.
I would rather have one tube higher than the first one without a Durso on it this way it would act as a backup if the first one gets blocked and then the gurgle sound should alert me that something is wrong. Both tubes would be 1 inch. Do you think it's easier to set the flow for two tubes at the same height by closeing the valve on them till a good level of water is higher than the tube to cancel all the sounds or is it easier to ony have to set one tube while having the second one higher and only active if water level rises more?
I saw one tank at the LFS where the overflow only had two bulkheads draining the water without any tubes on them and the owner told me that he only played with the valve on both tubes till water went high enough to avoid sucking air and causing sounds. It was a very quiet setup.
Any input or description on how you set yours is appreciated.
My tank will have two return lines with Durso on them. Flow rate initially would be around 600-700 GPH and I might increase that in the future.
I would rather have one tube higher than the first one without a Durso on it this way it would act as a backup if the first one gets blocked and then the gurgle sound should alert me that something is wrong. Both tubes would be 1 inch. Do you think it's easier to set the flow for two tubes at the same height by closeing the valve on them till a good level of water is higher than the tube to cancel all the sounds or is it easier to ony have to set one tube while having the second one higher and only active if water level rises more?
I saw one tank at the LFS where the overflow only had two bulkheads draining the water without any tubes on them and the owner told me that he only played with the valve on both tubes till water went high enough to avoid sucking air and causing sounds. It was a very quiet setup.
Any input or description on how you set yours is appreciated.