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mark · #1 10-05-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chin_Lee

Recommendatio: if u decide to herbie, put the gate valve closer to the overflow box upstairs probably under the tank. Its easier to control 3-4 feet of head vs 10-12 feet of head in the basement. Its also easier to control being able to visually see/hear the water level in the overflow than trying to run up and down the stairs to the gate valve in the basement.

Chin_Lee is this from experience? Why asking is just waiting for a valve then I'm planning a to convert to a Herbie with the reason being gurgling in the lines (display itself is quiet with the 2 - 2" Dursos) so was planning the valve just above the sump. Is having the gate valve in the basement doable?

Chin_Lee · #2 10-06-2010, 04:15 AM

hi mark
yes it is from experience. gate valve in the basement is doable but adjusting sucks. detritus will always accumulate causing a change in flow in the valve and the higher the head, the more sensitive it is to adjustments.

donlite · #3 10-06-2010, 03:19 PM

If the filters in the basement are totally closed of to the air "closed system" the need for any valve would be gone. The only control you would need is a valve on the return pump. This is a question not a statement .

mark · #4 10-06-2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by donlite

If the filters in the basement are totally closed of to the air "closed system" the need for any valve would be gone. The only control you would need is a valve on the return pump. This is a question not a statement .

your thinking a sealed vessel in the basement, something like a giant canister filter?