DIY pvc overflow

[Craig Muse]

Ok so I made my PVC overflow using 2' PVC now i need to lower the sound it makes. lol i feel like im sleeping by a toilet that never stops flushing. How would i make it quieter with out lowering the GPH?

[NDsuperduty]

Probably need to see what you have before we would know what can be changed.

[Craig Muse]

image.jpgThis is what I have on a 150 I have about 800 gph pumping into the tank

[fshfrk]

Drill a hole in the (cap)top and run a tube down to where the water goes out the T. This will air assist the flow. That should help quiet it. What pump are you running?

[SunnyHouTX]

You could also raise the Tee behind the tank to reduce the distance water free falls inside the overflow.

[TallTexan]

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[SunnyHouTX]

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That's very insightful

[TallTexan]

That's very insightful

I'm saving this thread to read for later, as I'm facing the same problem.

I use tapatalk. I'll use a period as a post, so I can quickly find this thread in my participated section.

[SunnyHouTX]

On tapatalk, long press the thread you're interested in and select "subscribe" from the pop-up menu, or if inside the thread, press menu and select "subscribe"

[johnnymisty]

Is there a write up on here on how to build one I need an overflow for a salt tank I'm gonna build been searching and haven't found one yet

[Andrew_B]

Fshfrk has one kind of on here, also look up Uarojoey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65yVr7DiDls

To add onto the design. You can convert it to a continuous overflow by connecting an aqualifter pump to the place where he adds a check valve. Ditch the valve and have the aqualifter suck air/water continuously from that "u-tube". Not necessary as siphons can't break when done right, but it does add peace of mind