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[JRaquatics]

WOW that was quick. I can already see the problem. Too many 90s. You should have ran more flex pipe. Mike helped me with my plumbing. It turned out great. almost competly silent and I am running a Dart as my return. I will try to get some pics up tonight.

 

[Poppy828]

Yeah, I tried to keep it nice and neat and easy...guess form over function was not the best in this case.

Where was Mike when I needed him...LOL

 

[JRaquatics]

I would remove the shut off valves and run flex line to the bulkfittings on your sump. This should make a big difference in flow and sound.

 

[Poppy828]

Just dump the flex into the sump without that glass lid too? I was using that for salt spray on the return pump. I need this thing quieted before turkey day as family is coming to my place and this was my wife's only request of me for that day.

 

[JRaquatics]

I would keep the bulkheads on the sump and have the flex line go to those. Also have a nipple come out of the bulkheads that extends about 2inches under the water surface. You will get a better idea once I get home and get some pics up. Are you running a durso, gurglebuster or what in the overflow?

 

[Poppy828]

I am running the standard AGA overflow kits. I just got off the phone with Mike again and he said your system is dead silent. That is exactly what I need Hopefully, between the 3 of us, we can get this gremlin fixed.

 

[JRaquatics]

The returns and the manifold.

Notice how there is only 2 90s in the whole setup. Just lots of 45s and flexline. Mike also had the drain lines cross to gain extra length. This helps with the flushing gurgle.

 

[JRaquatics]

And this one shows how the plumbing is hidden and out of the way

 

[JRaquatics]

and the master plumber at work...no, not me Mike.

 

[Poppy828]

Man, that is some nice work there Jeremy. Looks really clean. Mike done you good.

I just got off the phone with Mike again and have a solid game plan for mine now. Hope to tackle it this Sunday.

Thanks for sharing your pics. BTW...been trying to get a wave going all night. No such luck yet. I am sure the foam sleeve is killing that chance. Like mentioned earlier though, even at 100%, doesn't seem like the flow is making it to the opposit end. Nothing is moving anymore than normal down there.