Noisy Mega Flow Overflow

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  1. Fish Fan

    Fish Fan Fire Worm

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    I just finished setting up my 120. I fired up the pumps to do a freshwater test foe leaks and could not believe what I heard. I have the dreaded "toilet flush" sound. I have the mega flow drain kit installed, the only thing I can think of is the fact that I did not use the supplied bulkheads in the kit. I had clearance issues, so I had to use shorter bulkheads and put a 90 on the end to attach the drain hose. Any help would be greatly appeciated.
     
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    Is it loading up and then "flushing"? Did you use flex or hard pipe?
     
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    It is a constant flushing. I used flex.
     
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    With all due respect Otty, the 90 I am talking about is on the under side of the overflow where the drain line conects and then goes to the t that conects the two drains to the wet dry.
     
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    I had a problim like that and adjusted my flex hose & that fixed it.
     
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    Can you get us any pics of the flex and any of the other plumbing?
     
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    I will try to get pics tonight and get them posted tommorow since it is getting late. 4:30 am is going to come rather fast.
     
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    If you ever need some help im right around the corner. I am a plumber. =)
     
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    The first photo shows the right side drain. The second photo shows the T where the right and left drains connect at the wet dry. The third shows the left side drain .
     
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