Herbie method

tmc1313 · 04/04/2007, 12:05 PM

I'm not sure if this has been addressed before. I'm thinking of going with the Herbie method. I pretty much have it figured out, but my question is if you put the drain pipe 6" below the overflow (as in the description) how is this silent. Don't you hear the water pouring over the edge of the overflow?

latemodel99 · 04/04/2007, 01:40 PM

I run the herbie method also. It is totally quiet. You adjust the drain level up so that it is just at the overflow level and their is no noise. If you have a clog or problem the emergency drain will take over. I have been running this for over a year and not one problem. HTH

tenpercenter · 04/04/2007, 01:53 PM

tmc1313-

I believe I understand your question. The drain is 6" below the overflow but the constant water level is closer to the top of the overflow. This is achieved through use of either a gate valve or ball valve that restricts water flow through the drain. The drain pipe ends up being constantly submerged so no air is sucked down through it.

TenPercenter

tmc1313 · 04/04/2007, 02:40 PM

I get it now. Looks like I have a little project planned this weekend. Thanks guys.

04/04/2007, 12:05 PM	#1
tmc1313 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut Posts: 1,530	Herbie method I'm not sure if this has been addressed before. I'm thinking of going with the Herbie method. I pretty much have it figured out, but my question is if you put the drain pipe 6" below the overflow (as in the description) how is this silent. Don't you hear the water pouring over the edge of the overflow?

04/04/2007, 01:40 PM	#2
latemodel99 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: casper wy Posts: 7	I run the herbie method also. It is totally quiet. You adjust the drain level up so that it is just at the overflow level and their is no noise. If you have a clog or problem the emergency drain will take over. I have been running this for over a year and not one problem. HTH __________________ GALEN Current Tank Info: 55g non reef ready

04/04/2007, 01:53 PM	#3
tenpercenter Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 144	tmc1313- I believe I understand your question. The drain is 6" below the overflow but the constant water level is closer to the top of the overflow. This is achieved through use of either a gate valve or ball valve that restricts water flow through the drain. The drain pipe ends up being constantly submerged so no air is sucked down through it. TenPercenter

04/04/2007, 02:40 PM	#4
tmc1313 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut Posts: 1,530	I get it now. Looks like I have a little project planned this weekend. Thanks guys.