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08/14/2015, 03:44 PM | #1 |
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Help solving overflow problems
Ive built myself my own sump and hang on PVC overflow. The pipe used was 40mm diameter pvc. I managed to eliminate the initial gurgling sound that was happening, however now i am experiencing what sounds like a trickling sound down the back of the overflow. I have identified it is coming from the piece which runs vertical to the back of the tank on the outside. Is there a way of eliminating this trickling noise?
i read online that adding a ball valve part way down would allow the water to build up and flow smoother instead of it trickling through. is this true? thanks for any help |
08/14/2015, 04:24 PM | #2 |
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A picture of your plumbing would help. Yes adding a gate valve and backing up the water in the primary drain will eliminate the noise but you should only do this if you have at least two drain lines, a primary and an emergency or you risk a flood.
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08/14/2015, 05:24 PM | #3 |
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Does your overflow drain include a vertical pipe?
If so I'd fix it to have enough slope that trapped air can float up and out (less noise) and crud that gets pulled in will sink down and out (no clogs, lost snails). Plus just to have better drainage, the line needs enough slope. There's a rule of thumb I don't know, but I'm sure a search of the diy forum would find it quickly.
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08/14/2015, 10:54 PM | #4 |
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You don't want to add a gate valve if it's your only line flowing from your tank. If you can have two overflows, make one about 3"-4" lower then the water line in your overflow, put a gate valve on that. The other overflow is called an emergency overflow. 95% of the water will go into your fist overflow with the gate. It's called "the herbie method" I had to redo all my plumping due to noise and bubbles. Installed a herbie overflow and solved all my problems.
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If this is one of those you tube pvc overflows without an overflow box I would personally reconsider using it. They are pretty unreliable IMO. Just my 2 cents worth.
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