joller Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 this is my new setupthis is the overflowits really loud, wondering if anybody had any ideas on how to dampen the sound, i've tried looking for an S bend/trap but they don't make them in 25mm diameter, now i'm thinking of making an inline s bend, or heating some pipe and bending itanyone got any better ideas before i waste time and money on something that might not even work?thanks, joel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvon Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Simple solution..Put a tap on the end of each outlet and restrict it so that the water level in the above tank stays above the drain...Works a treat but can take a while to get it perfect.Goodluck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Durso stand pipe is what you are after. Google them, they are simple to make and will all but silence the noise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 See here for DIY Durso instructionshttp://www.dursostandpipes.com/make-your-own-diy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joller Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 yeah i thought about that alvon, but wasnt a fan of the trail and error to get it perfectdurso standpip looks pretty good, can i still put the 25mm strainer on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuin Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 JoelOne other option to think about is to set up a simple syphon system - have the inlet just below the level of your existing overflow. Most of the water would go via the syphon and the existing overflow would then be a back up in case the syphon broke. This will be a reasonably (totally?) silent system. I have a durso arrangement but I still use a syphon for the main draining. (If you put your ear to the monitor you can just hear it ) I use the black 19mm garden irrigation tubing for my syphon - though you could use PVC pipe. Put a small tap on to re-start the syphon on when it breaks - i have a 4mm tube. LEt me know if you want pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joller Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 already built my durso's mate, cheers anyway yet to test them though, touch wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canberra Alex Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Joller where did you get the strainers from?A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joller Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 i bought them locally at a distributer but you can buy them at irrigation shops, or online herehttp://www.duralirrigation.com.au/onlinestore/index.cfm?NavigationID=648but i think they'd be cheaper at an irrigation supply place, just google irrigation supply canberrajoel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuin Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Joel, just wondering if your gurgling got to an acceptable level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joller Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 the one that drains into the filter is silent, but the one that drains into another tanks brings alot of air down with it, and so theres a bubbling sound but its no where near as bad as the gurgling, i'm not joking when i say it sounded a bit like i was on an airplane taking offjoel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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