Overflow water level question

[Waxxiemann]

Hi,

I have an overflow that does not have a standpipe in it. It was making lots of noise b/c of the water falling all the way to the bottom of the tank to flow out.

In my sump I have a ball valve for the return from the tank as well as for the fuge.

What I did was close these valves to the point where the water level in the overflow rose up to about 2/3 the way. The tank is MUCH quieter now. My qustion is: Is it ok to do this? Does anyone else do this?

Maybe adding a float switch to the return pump incase of a drain clog is a good idea? What do you guys think?

Thanks! Waxx

[sttroyiii]

What they do is called the new 'Herbie mod'. You leave it how you have it, but you install a second 'emergency' drainline that doesnt have a ball valve. This drainline sits higher than the controlled main drain. Its not used unless something clogs the main. If you need more explaination, search for Herbie mod.

[Waxxiemann]

thanks

[NeilPearson]

Why not just make a standpipe?