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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by mthomp, Nov 26, 2010.

  1. Nov 26, 2010 #1
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    I am starting to plumb my tank and I think i ran into a problem.
    The over flow tube comes down from my standpipe and into my sock, but it has to go back up and then down, kinda like a rollercoaster   Will this be a problem?
     
  2. Nov 26, 2010 #2
    mthomp

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    basically the overflow tube, the grey tube that looks kinda like a vacuum hose, is too long.
     
  3. Nov 26, 2010 #3
    Bryan-1

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    Wish I could help.
    sorry
     
  4. Nov 26, 2010 #4
    Bela

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    As long as there is no point in the pipe higher than the inlet, you will have no issues, but you may have a reduced flow rate.
     
  5. Nov 26, 2010 #5
    mthomp

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    yeah thats the issue im having.  before it goes into the sump its taller then the bottom of the bulkhead.
     
  6. Nov 26, 2010 #6
    FishBrain New London

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    Just cut it down some.
     
  7. Nov 27, 2010 #7
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Thats what I was going to say. Is there a reason you can't just cut the extra length off?
     
  8. Nov 27, 2010 #8
    mthomp

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    not really, there are fitted ends on both ends, i got it figured out i think. i just wrapped it around the center brace one time.
     

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