totally dumb question.....about durso's

gobygoby · 02/22/2006, 07:58 AM

I am embarressed to ask but....

I havent really used durso's that much and got to thinking about my new setup.

in the event of a power outage, the air intake hole at the top of the durso will break the back-siphon, right?

I am 99% sure it will , I just havent really put much thought into it and wanted to make sure.

Thanks!

PS. I guess you can call me Jessica on this one

Shooter7 · 02/22/2006, 08:08 AM

Well, not only that, but the level in your tank would fall below the level of the overflows, so it wouldn't be able to get any more water anyway. So you're double covered.

gobygoby · 02/22/2006, 08:18 AM

i am an idiot!

too many things going on in my head now.....

I was thinking about the drain and return and......nevermind.

Mods please delete this post.....I dont want to waste anymore peoples brains cells.

conda · 02/22/2006, 08:24 AM

You would be suprised if you knew how many people know nothing about Durso Standpipes. I sure didn't until recently.

Check out www.dursostandpipes.com for all the details you could ever want to know.

Snakebyt · 02/22/2006, 09:20 AM

the only dumb question, is the one that you dont ask

raskal311 · 02/22/2006, 09:29 AM

Ok since this is already posted can I also ask a ?. My prop tank has a stand pipe but no overflow box. I'm getting a lot of slushing sound and gurgling. I've tried many hole sizes for the air intake but can't figure it out. I also tried raising the hose higher in the water incase it was backpressure but still no fix. Is it because I don't have an over flow box? If not what can I do? My main tank has the same design but has an over flow box and its super silent.

conda · 02/22/2006, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by raskal311
Ok since this is already posted can I also ask a ?. My prop tank has a stand pipe but no overflow box. I'm getting a lot of slushing sound and gurgling. I've tried many hole sizes for the air intake but can't figure it out. I also tried raising the hose higher in the water incase it was backpressure but still no fix. Is it because I don't have an over flow box? If not what can I do? My main tank has the same design but has an over flow box and its super silent.

I think the overflow box keeps the water at a consitant level, if your Durso is not in an overflow, the water probably is not staying consistant. That is my guess.

raskal311 · 02/22/2006, 09:38 AM

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Guess its time to rip the tank apart and install an OF box.

mr pink floyd · 02/22/2006, 09:42 AM

not everybody knows everything, its safer to ask

plus yer not wasting ym brain cells, theyve been gone fre years!

02/22/2006, 07:58 AM	#1
gobygoby Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indianapolis - Indiana Posts: 1,340	totally dumb question.....about durso's I am embarressed to ask but.... I havent really used durso's that much and got to thinking about my new setup. in the event of a power outage, the air intake hole at the top of the durso will break the back-siphon, right? I am 99% sure it will , I just havent really put much thought into it and wanted to make sure. Thanks! PS. I guess you can call me Jessica on this one __________________ Goby Current Tank Info: 1/8 gal. super-mega nano

02/22/2006, 08:08 AM	#2
Shooter7 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tolono, IL Posts: 6,754	Well, not only that, but the level in your tank would fall below the level of the overflows, so it wouldn't be able to get any more water anyway. So you're double covered. __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 10 years salty - standard 29g reef - moved from 120 gal reef, 2x250w Reeflux 10k's on ARO electronics and VHO super actinics on Icecap ballast, 2xTunze 6060, MSX 200 skimmer, GEO 612 Ca reactor, mag 12 return

02/22/2006, 08:18 AM	#3
gobygoby Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indianapolis - Indiana Posts: 1,340	i am an idiot! too many things going on in my head now..... I was thinking about the drain and return and......nevermind. Mods please delete this post.....I dont want to waste anymore peoples brains cells. __________________ Goby Current Tank Info: 1/8 gal. super-mega nano

02/22/2006, 08:24 AM	#4
conda Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birchrunville, Pennsylvania Posts: 538	You would be suprised if you knew how many people know nothing about Durso Standpipes. I sure didn't until recently. Check out www.dursostandpipes.com for all the details you could ever want to know.

02/22/2006, 09:20 AM	#5
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	the only dumb question, is the one that you dont ask

02/22/2006, 09:29 AM	#6
raskal311 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orange County Posts: 5,274	Ok since this is already posted can I also ask a ?. My prop tank has a stand pipe but no overflow box. I'm getting a lot of slushing sound and gurgling. I've tried many hole sizes for the air intake but can't figure it out. I also tried raising the hose higher in the water incase it was backpressure but still no fix. Is it because I don't have an over flow box? If not what can I do? My main tank has the same design but has an over flow box and its super silent.

02/22/2006, 09:38 AM	#8
raskal311 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orange County Posts: 5,274	Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Guess its time to rip the tank apart and install an OF box.

02/22/2006, 09:42 AM	#9
mr pink floyd Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: west hartford, CT Posts: 3,480	not everybody knows everything, its safer to ask plus yer not wasting ym brain cells, theyve been gone fre years!