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[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Mr OM

I am not sure if you noticed, but if you continue to read the article from the magazine you quoted you will see the following, if you read further you might find that the writer is actually advocating against 10x through the sump rather 3x or 4x is better..

Yes I did notice, did you notice the reasoning (noise not performance) and the fact it has nothing to do with my argument or why I quoted that? Like I said before some just love to argue but I didn't say 3-5x was wrong just that it's not a requirement and 10x will work equally well if you can deal with the higher flow. Also note the date of the article.

[golf nut]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Yes I did notice, did you notice the reasoning (noise not performance) and the fact it has nothing to do with my argument or why I quoted that? Like I said before some just love to argue but I didn't say 3-5x was wrong just that it's not a requirement and 10x will work equally well if you can deal with the higher flow. Also note the date of the article.

You appear to be confirming your 10x turnover sump rate theory, however the article simply claims that 3x is adequate, otherwise they would have advocated a 10x capacity and explained how to select the correct size pipe for a silent overflow

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Mr OM

You appear to be confirming your 10x turnover sump rate theory, however the article simply claims that 3x is adequate, otherwise they would have advocated a 10x capacity and explained how to select the correct size pipe for a silent overflow

Like I already stated, it takes more experience to run higher flows through overflows properly, it's not for everyone and it's not necessarily better than lower flow. That article is for beginners, which you would have noticed if you read the title rather than immediately trying to find something to argue with. I would never tell a beginner to use 10x turnover just like I wouldn't tell one to use a herbie overflow either.

[golf nut]

You quoted the article to back up your statement, I am arguing no more than you are.

I have always promoted low flow, and have used syphon systems for many years, I have never advocated a Durso, a Durso is for people that have incorrectly sized their drains.

Please refrain from accusing me of making this a personal issue.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Mr OM

You quoted the article to back up your statement, I am arguing no more than you are.

I have always promoted low flow, and have used syphon systems for many years, I have never advocated a Durso, a Durso is for people that have incorrectly sized their drains.

Please refrain from accusing me of making this a personal issue.

Perhaps you could read things properly before making your arguments, if you did you would realize that quote had very little to do with my points. It was only intended to show that 10x is a general rule of thumb for total flow, nothing more.

[golf nut]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Perhaps you could read things properly before making your arguments, if you did you would realize that quote had very little to do with my points. It was only intended to show that 10x is a general rule of thumb for total flow, nothing more.

What has 10x total flow got to do with 10x sump rates? they ask for 3x sump rates and 10x total flow, not your 10x sump recommendation, trust me I read it properly, I think you were the one that used it to prove your point, but had not read it properly.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Mr OM

What has 10x total flow got to do with 10x sump rates? they ask for 3x sump rates and 10x total flow, not your 10x sump recommendation, trust me I read it properly, I think you were the one that used it to prove your point, but had not read it properly.

Interesting, did you notice that repeatably mentioned the 10x flow is general guideline tank flow but obviously some tanks require more. I just think it's easier to run 10x through the sump and then add extra if it's needed with power heads. I also mentioned time after time that I'm not arguing for 10x sump turnover nor am I recommending it. My point has always been that people have options, and just because some choose to produce there tank flow differently than others doesn't mean they are wrong.

I never took a side and said what was wrong and what was right. Simply put, people think differently and have different priorities, low flow or high flow, it makes little difference.