Do you end up having to fill the sump with more water? I find that by reducing the flow rate of the drain, the chamber with the sump pump drains too quickly.
How would I convert my dual mega overflow to a herbie? Would I keep one return running and run an emergency on the other side? Then the other two drains full siphon? I’m trying to get more turnover in my tank. I’m over the dursos because they’re noisy and I had to cut the flow down a ton to stop the noise
I would think you could do either way. I think maybe doing a regular and emergency in each overflow would be the nicest. I don't think it would matter as I think about it, but maybe to be safe in case something would happen with one of the overflows.
I'll be driving the 'Herbie' into my home for my 150 gal. Quietness makes everyone happy. Also I'm hearing some other well known RUclipsrs adopting the 'Herbie' method...
In rehabbing a used tank I got 4 holes, 2 returns and two drains. They are the same height with upside down u. Looks like a big candy cane. With holes drilled in u. Can this just be cut down 6 inches like you did. I dont know what the previous owner was trying to accomplish!!!!. But in replumbing I got gates to adjust, I'm baffled at this point. Helppppppp
Agreed with Matthew, and you also take away the backup in case something clogs the first main drain...so I would hesitate at using both as the main and not having an emergency.
Yep, that is what this tank has as well, which is why I made the specialty bracket for the return. But you wouldn't need both to be drains if that is what your tank is set up for anyways, unless you're wanting a ton more flow going through the sump.
After 12yrs in the hobby I’ve finally gotten myself a drilled tank and was able to run Herbie for the first time it’s definitely rewarding.
This is the one and only overflow I would ever use period!
This is the best explanation of the herbie method I’ve heard. Thanks and great video
i guess it is kinda randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to stream new tv shows online ?
@Hendrix Nathan I use flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
@Timothy Kyler Yea, I've been using flixzone for since april myself =)
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@Hendrix Nathan You are welcome :D
Nicely done with the kids love the video 👍👍👍
Do you end up having to fill the sump with more water? I find that by reducing the flow rate of the drain, the chamber with the sump pump drains too quickly.
2 years late to the party but herbie the love bug just gave you a love tap.
Bubbling noise in the sump is my problem
How would I convert my dual mega overflow to a herbie? Would I keep one return running and run an emergency on the other side? Then the other two drains full siphon? I’m trying to get more turnover in my tank. I’m over the dursos because they’re noisy and I had to cut the flow down a ton to stop the noise
I would think you could do either way. I think maybe doing a regular and emergency in each overflow would be the nicest. I don't think it would matter as I think about it, but maybe to be safe in case something would happen with one of the overflows.
Great tutorial!
Death by cozy coup-better than dragonfire
I'll be driving the 'Herbie' into my home for my 150 gal. Quietness makes everyone happy. Also I'm hearing some other well known RUclipsrs adopting the 'Herbie' method...
Enjoyed the video ...
If you're pump stopped for some reason would you tank drain all the way to the main drain level ?
Looks like it should only drain down to the edge of the wier and whatever amount of water that is in the overflow down to the main drain.
I wish I could afford a house like yours!
In rehabbing a used tank I got 4 holes, 2 returns and two drains. They are the same height with upside down u. Looks like a big candy cane. With holes drilled in u. Can this just be cut down 6 inches like you did. I dont know what the previous owner was trying to accomplish!!!!. But in replumbing I got gates to adjust, I'm baffled at this point. Helppppppp
Can you make them both the drains and would it work
No need to have two unless you have a crazy amount of turnover.
Agreed with Matthew, and you also take away the backup in case something clogs the first main drain...so I would hesitate at using both as the main and not having an emergency.
I bought a 150 with one corner overflow box with two drilled holes
Yep, that is what this tank has as well, which is why I made the specialty bracket for the return. But you wouldn't need both to be drains if that is what your tank is set up for anyways, unless you're wanting a ton more flow going through the sump.
Ok thank you much
Love it. Great, informative video with a great movie reference. Thank you!
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Can you make me one? I will pay you.
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