overflow noise

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  1. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    I think this is the best way to silence a back-drilled overflow.

    Here's a picture that might help that I found on another site, although just one instance, the system in this picture is very fail-safe and possibly overengineered. :)
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    Screwtape, May 16, 2009
    Screwtape, May 16, 2009
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  2. dirtydavenkc

    dirtydavenkc Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i like it. im going to attempt this idea. it will take me a while cause all the fittings in on and around the bulkhead are glue beyond purpose. again thanks for the help
     
    dirtydavenkc, May 17, 2009
    dirtydavenkc, May 17, 2009
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  3. carpenter

    carpenter Feather Duster

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    DUDE! I looked for like an hour trying to find this exact thing/link/picture! You gotta send me the link, please oh please!
     
    carpenter, May 20, 2009
    carpenter, May 20, 2009
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  4. carpenter

    carpenter Feather Duster

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    When I'm trying to figure stuff out, I use teflon tape only on the joints. The tape will seal the joint and it alows the pipe to seat completely in the fitting so you lengt will remain the same when you go to glue it up permanently. Its only a temporary joint, but its alot cheaper than 20 - 90's and a joint of pipe, lol.
     
    carpenter, May 20, 2009
    carpenter, May 20, 2009
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