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Rogue951 09-19-2012 03:44 AM

Drain pipe diffusor.
 
I need something to slow down the water entering the sump to prevent micro bubbles. I have a 1.5" drain pipe going into my sump. Currently I tie a filter sock on it but it's annoying to change it.
I don't have enough room for the hanging sock as sold by some dealers.

anyone have sugguestions?
my problem is the bubbles pop and make for a lot of salt creep.
I have a durso setup from the top and changing it to another is not an option.

thanks.

Aquattro 09-19-2012 04:09 AM

Maybe try slipping a square of foam around the bottom of the pipe at the water line. Might stop the popping bubbles.

gregzz4 09-19-2012 04:35 AM

Is your drain submerged in your sump ?

If so, what about a piece of acrylic with a hole cut out for your drain, to block the bubbles ...
This is my main drain ( submerged ) and emerg ( with a trickle showing )

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps9b9d6a72.jpg

If you are sucking air down your Durso I can't be much help

monocus 09-19-2012 08:21 AM

salt creap
 
defiantly submerge your drain 1" into the water and i switched my durso to a stockman-takes up less room.

soapy 09-19-2012 01:31 PM

I like the looks of these designs:

http://glassbox-design.com/2009/snm-...reduces-noise/

It looks like it would be pretty easy to build one.

Seth81 09-19-2012 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregzz4 (Post 747585)
Is your drain submerged in your sump ?

If you are sucking air down your Durso I can't be much help

Yeah if you are sucking air into your drain then you will have to try to get rid of the micro bubbles somewhere else in your sump ( I sugest filter floss in a baffle).

If you aren't sucking in air then a submerged drain would be the best.


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