Return Pump Question

[digital-audiophile]

FWIW I have found that even with the Herbie overflow I cannot push a lot of water back through my return as I get to much splashing noise from the extra water dropping into the overflow (only about a 3" drop to the water level).

[Glennrf38]

I have a peice of eggcrate angled to the bottom of my overflow and that seems to quiet things down conciderably.

[fkshiu]

Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

FWIW I have found that even with the Herbie overflow I cannot push a lot of water back through my return as I get to much splashing noise from the extra water dropping into the overflow (only about a 3" drop to the water level).

That's why you adjust your gate valve until the water level in the overflow is just barely trickling down your emergency drain.

[digital-audiophile]

Originally Posted by fkshiu

That's why you adjust your gate valve until the water level in the overflow is just barely trickling down your emergency drain.

One more reason I should have used a gate valve instead of a ball valve

I may also try a coupling on top of my emergency line so it is just about level with the tank water line to reduce the amount of drop of water into the overflow.