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08/29/2014, 08:55 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
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Loud Drainage for Sump
Is there a way I can help with the loud water splashing into my sump?
Finally filled my tank up with water last night! very first salt water tank but seems kind of loud. Let me know your thoughts please!! |
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08/29/2014, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Columbia,MO
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If the sound is just the water crashing from the drain pipe into the sumps water, then extend the pipe closer or into the water of the sump.
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08/29/2014, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
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Can it be sumerged in the water?
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08/29/2014, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Foothills of SC
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Between .5 and 1 inch
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120 gal mixed tank. Lightly stocked now but.... |
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08/29/2014, 09:35 AM
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Grizzled & Cynical
 Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Stamford, CT
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Not a good idea to have an upward loop like that on the main drain pipe anyhow. Cut it off so that there is no loop and the mouth of the pipe is only slightly above the equilibrium water level in the sump.
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08/29/2014, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Florida
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Adding a filter sock helped lower my noise issue.
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