eshopps 300 overflow LOUD!

m0nkey123345 · 01/30/2014, 07:07 AM

I have an Eshopps 300 overflow that is making a really loud gurgling sound. I read a post on here that said you put the smaller sponge inside of your pvc pipe. When I do this my overflow box starts to fill to the top like it's going to flood. Anyone have any other ideas or a clue on what I'm doing wrong?

patsfan1130 · 01/30/2014, 07:24 AM

What gph return are you using? You can try putting a gate valve on your return and throttling it back a bit. Your return might be pushing more water than your overflow can handle

Blown 346 · 01/30/2014, 07:36 AM

I had do what was suggested with the ball valve deal. I found the center medium and my tank is silent. I didnt glue mine, just pressed it on so If i had to take it out I could. If you can make sure the ball valve is right above your sump. Otherwise you will have to glue it so it doesnt drip.

m0nkey123345 · 01/30/2014, 07:45 AM

I have a mag 7 pump running as my return. Anyone have any experience with the Hofer Gurgle Buster?

Mark9 · 01/30/2014, 08:11 AM

I made a hofer, silent and no problems, been 6 months.

lcs · 01/30/2014, 08:31 AM

I have had a hofer on my Eshopps 800 for four years now. It sometimes gurgles, but it's quiet and hearing it lets me know that all well with the tank.

m0nkey123345 · 01/30/2014, 08:50 AM

ok thanks guys! I guess I will be building one this weekend.

alf1096 · 02/13/2014, 11:03 AM

Looking at getting one of these. I have a 65 gal and and can't decide between the 300 or 800.

GHill762 · 02/13/2014, 11:14 AM

putting about a foot of air hose/tubing down my drain completely killed the gurgle on my eshopps.

01/30/2014, 07:07 AM	#1
m0nkey123345 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lancaster Posts: 66	eshopps 300 overflow LOUD! I have an Eshopps 300 overflow that is making a really loud gurgling sound. I read a post on here that said you put the smaller sponge inside of your pvc pipe. When I do this my overflow box starts to fill to the top like it's going to flood. Anyone have any other ideas or a clue on what I'm doing wrong?

01/30/2014, 07:24 AM	#2
patsfan1130 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woburn, Ma Posts: 2,010	What gph return are you using? You can try putting a gate valve on your return and throttling it back a bit. Your return might be pushing more water than your overflow can handle __________________ My cat's breath smells like cat food Member of the Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 75g lps, 90g sps, 120g mixed, 180 nem tank, 300g reef, 600g up & coming reef

02/13/2014, 11:03 AM	#8
alf1096 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 399	Looking at getting one of these. I have a 65 gal and and can't decide between the 300 or 800. __________________ 125 gal DT with 30 Sump, ReefBreeders LEDs, Mixed Reef

01/30/2014, 07:36 AM	#3
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	I had do what was suggested with the ball valve deal. I found the center medium and my tank is silent. I didnt glue mine, just pressed it on so If i had to take it out I could. If you can make sure the ball valve is right above your sump. Otherwise you will have to glue it so it doesnt drip.

01/30/2014, 07:45 AM	#4
m0nkey123345 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lancaster Posts: 66	I have a mag 7 pump running as my return. Anyone have any experience with the Hofer Gurgle Buster?

01/30/2014, 08:11 AM	#5
Mark9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,497	I made a hofer, silent and no problems, been 6 months.

01/30/2014, 08:31 AM	#6
lcs It's Spring!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 1,370	I have had a hofer on my Eshopps 800 for four years now. It sometimes gurgles, but it's quiet and hearing it lets me know that all well with the tank.

01/30/2014, 08:50 AM	#7
m0nkey123345 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lancaster Posts: 66	ok thanks guys! I guess I will be building one this weekend.

02/13/2014, 11:14 AM	#9
GHill762 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 226	putting about a foot of air hose/tubing down my drain completely killed the gurgle on my eshopps.