Dual 2" stockman in one overflow

[timd99]

I need some advice on my new 180.

I have dual 2 inch drains in my overflow, both going through 2 inch flex to my sump.

Sorry about the weird reflection on the overflow. In the pic I have 2 4" PVC couplings (I just wanted to make sure they would fit!), but I still cant find a 4" to 2" reduction coupling for the top of the stockman. I have everything else, including the stuff to do durso, but there is no room for 2 dursos........ unless I can only run with one standpipe??
Here is a pic of the tank -

My options are-
1. Run one Durso, but what happens to the other drain?
2. Set up 2 Stockmans. Has anyone done this on dual 2 inch drains?
Anyone know where I can find a 4 to 2 inch reduction?

Thanks.

 

[laddy00]

You could always use the other hole as a return.

 

[H20ENG]

Just use an upside down rectangular box (yes, even tupperwarwe) over both pipes. Its the same principle. Make a mounting bracket for it, put in a valve and there you go.

 

[MarkS]

Re: Dual 2" stockman in one overflow

Anyone know where I can find a 4 to 2 inch reduction?

I find them at Home Depot all the time.

 

[dgasmd]

If you ahve enough room to connect them both with T, you could do that and then put an all 2" single durso on top. I can't possibly see what kind of flow you would be able to ahve in that tank that you will ened 2x2" drains. I ahve a 360g with about 1600gph going through a single 1.5" durso and hole/bulkhead and it keeps up more than just fine.

 

[ryan72]

Lowes has them, I was just there. I think 5 bucks.

 

[timd99]

Just use an upside down rectangular box (yes, even tupperwarwe) over both pipes. Its the same principle. Make a mounting bracket for it, put in a valve and there you go.

Brilliant idea, H2OENG - It wont reduce flow, and simple, adjustable. But why the valve?

 

[timd99]

"Just use an upside down rectangular box (yes, even tupperwarwe) over both pipes. Its the same principle. Make a mounting bracket for it, put in a valve and there you go."

Brilliant idea, H2OENG - It wont reduce flow, and simple, adjustable. But why the valve?

DGASMG - Another great idea - I assumed I didnt want to reduce flow, but I can totally vizualize a tee connection and have the modified pulling from the center of the tee.

ryan72 and MarkS - I swear thats bizzare, because I have been to three HD's and two Lowes (in San Diego) and cant find one reduction. Ill keep looking, but thanks everyone for the good ideas for backup.

 

[timd99]

CRUD. My first double-post.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=2519017#post2519017 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dgasmd
I ahve a 360g with about 1600gph going through a single 1.5" durso and hole/bulkhead and it keeps up more than just fine.

old thread- but I'm searching for a pic of your overflow and I can't find one, Doc.
Think you could help me out and post a pic of your drain(s)?