Silent Standpipe

[Guest Edwardj]

I think one of the best improvements to my tank was adding a "Durso Standpipe". The only noice coming from the tank now is the low hum of the pumps - no gurgles or falling water.

 

here is a link:

 

http://www.dursostandpipes.com/

 

Edwardj

[rocko918]

totally agree, works like a charm!

[ErikS]

Love 'em, both the Durso & the stockman - where would we be without them? (probably SO's would call for a tank shut down )

 

Best mod of a Durso I've come across is the "air hole modification" - makes tuning the airflow a snap.

[Norboo]

I've eliminated parts 2,3,4 and 5 and used 1 1/4" to 1" threaded fitting. Works great!

[tygger]

Yea, I agree that it eliminates the noise in the overflow, but when I tested this setup, the water crashing into the sump was too noisy.

 

My tank isn't setup yet, but during the testing stages, this method worked best for me...

 

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[BeltwayBandit]

To eliminate the crashing into the sump noise just pop a couple of 90's in the drain line before it hits the water and plumb the pipe slightly below the water surface in the sump.

[Larry Grenier]

Yep, Durso overflow & BB's 2 90s at the other end worked great for me on two different tanks.