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11-03-2009, 02:28 AM
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sorry this maybe a Newbie question what is a Herbie
 I don't know why I would want to put a volkswagen bug in my tank? http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...ghlight=herbie Last edited by scar_11; 11-03-2009 at 03:52 AM.
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11-03-2009, 01:28 PM
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The Herbie system is the safest and quietest method of doing an overflow....its totally a gravity feed, no gurgling, no fiddling with vent hole sizes, no back pressure....it will cost you probably around $80(cost of the extra hole, a few plumbing parts and a gate valve) more to do a Herbie, but well worth the investment IME....the link in your last post has lots of good tips and info....if you have any other questions about it or need more detailed pics, just ask.
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11-03-2009, 02:16 PM
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There are also a few options with Herbie style overflows, I personally prefer to use a standpipe as the secondary drain as appose to a straight pipe. This will allow a little more freedom in adjustment and give more tolerance meaning you won't have to adjust the valve as often to keep the system quite. Here's a diagram I made a while ago to illustrate this:
   I would suggest you don't tee the two drains together at the sump as shown though, keep them separate for best results. You can also use a stock-man style standpipe rather than an HGB. HTH
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11-03-2009, 09:27 PM
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Also do you have to drill the holes in the bottom of the tank to do the herbie system? how do you make the pumbing stable ?
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11-03-2009, 09:55 PM
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In Reefjunkie's build, there some pictures of a Herbie with the bulkheads on the side.
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