Wonderful thread, I plan to use the Herbie System for my Sump/Overflow as well. I condisered all the options and read through the debate - and in the end too many people are using this very successfully without any air getting into the system and thus generating no noise. Low noise levels are one of the themes for my Miax-92 tank, and this system fits the bill perfectly.
Thanks Herbie!
What I found fascinating overall was how the thread evolved.. First an unknown new guy comes up with a new innovative idea and posts about it at depth to share that idea with the world. The older, senior members immediately attack this new idea from this young wipper-snapper and even flame him in some responses. Then over time more and more people report into the thread that the system really works well, and every argument debunking the method is either soundly defeated by real-world experience or proven to be of little consequence. Of course some said this idea is not technically New, but it certainly has never been branded, endorsed and documented like Durso's has - and I think that is where Herbie came along and made the idea much more public, more standard.
I think the Herbie Standpipe System (which includes the Emergency Drain) has turned-out to be superior to even the tried and true Durso, though I'll probably get flamed for even suggesting that.

In general I find it fascinating how a new idea evolved into first a proven idea, and then twoards becoming a standard. While the Durso is awesome, proven and will remain a staple in reef tanks around the globe, I also think the Herbie system will continue to gain wide-spread popularity as an excellent alternative to Dursos. You have to respect Herbie's persistence through the thread, even when attacked - he held is ground and the idea moved forward.
I post pictures in my thread once the system is live tonight.
Cheers!
Kris