Want to dump my filter sock!

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Devon, May 18, 2012.

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  1. Devon

    Devon Astrea Snail

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    Just as the title says.
    I have a home made sump with a CPR filter sock set up. How do i plumb the drain into my sump so there is very little splashing, bubbles and noise?
    if you have them please post pictures of your design.
    Thank you!
     
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  3. vankirk

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  4. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    I'm using a reverse durso on my return.

    You can see it very breifly in my DT vid in my sig. But it doesn't go it to how it's built, etc.

    When I was looking around for how to quiet my sumps return, I found threads on 'reverse durso' (could be dorso).
    Goggle 'reverse durso', like I did, lots of discussion, pics, etc.

    It really works!! I can take the cap with the vent off the top of mine and it instantly gets at least 4 x louder!

    Some pointers were to increase the size of the final pipes also, etc.
     
  5. Todd_Sails

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    I even used to stuff foam into the filter bag/sock to quiet it down, before I built my reverse durso.

    Simple and inexspensive out of a few pieces of PVC.
     
  6. Devon

    Devon Astrea Snail

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    Thanks! ill give it a try.
     
  7. Devon

    Devon Astrea Snail

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    Reverse durso didnt work! Well it worked but added tons of air bubles into the sysytem.
    Guess ill have to deal with filter socks unless someone has another idea?