quieting overflow

bloo1987 · #1 01/10/2008, 06:28 AM

Hi. I have a built in overflow box with a 1" diameter hole. When the water goes in it is a bit too loud and my parents want me to silence the sound a little. Is there anyway of quieting the overflow box? Thanks.

MattG · #2 01/10/2008, 08:07 AM

do you have a durso stand pipe installed or any other silencer?
http://www.dursostandpipes.com/

How many GPH are you getting after head loss for your return?

markandkristen · #3 01/10/2008, 08:30 AM

how long has the tank been setup.. the reason i ask is overflows also need to "slime up" sometimes to help quiet the sound

bloo1987 · #4 01/10/2008, 05:58 PM

the tank has been set up for just 2 days. I just transferred my stuf from a 55 gl glass tank to a 55 gl arylic tank with a built in overflow.

no i dont a durso stand pipe or anykind of silencer.

MattG · #5 01/10/2008, 06:05 PM

follow the instructions on the link i provided and your tank will be MUCH quieter

jade2122 · #6 01/10/2008, 10:23 PM

is the durso standpipe any different than the plumbing kits you can buy with a tank?