I just stumbled across a reference to the Hofer Standpipe (or Gurgle Buster) and have a question. I have a 24" deep tank with just a single overflow that is quite loud. I assume that I should use a fairly long standpipe base below the actual Hofer assembly to reduce the distance that the water will fall into the overflow? I'm guessing that I'm going to want something like 16 to 18" of stand pipe beneath the Hofer which should have my water level in the overflow box at about a 18 to 20" giving me a water fall distance of only 4 to 6"?
I guess the one other piece I am unclear about is the pipe that you drill the large drain holes in. Is this pipe the same pipe that will be plugged into the bottom of your overflow drain hole, or is that another piece of pipe that connects from the bottom of the Hofer to the actual drain?
Thanks in advance.
By the way... My current standpipe is just a simple piece of PVC with several holes drilled in it with a cap on the end. My overflow box is too small to fit a Durso, so I think this Hofer Standpipe is my best option.
I guess the one other piece I am unclear about is the pipe that you drill the large drain holes in. Is this pipe the same pipe that will be plugged into the bottom of your overflow drain hole, or is that another piece of pipe that connects from the bottom of the Hofer to the actual drain?
Thanks in advance.
By the way... My current standpipe is just a simple piece of PVC with several holes drilled in it with a cap on the end. My overflow box is too small to fit a Durso, so I think this Hofer Standpipe is my best option.