katarian Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hi everyone, I have been thinking about finally getting an overflow box for my 40g tank. I am so done with the slurpy sounds all the time. So what is the best overflow box according to you guys? I am interested in an internal overflow box since I already have the tank drilled on the back. And did having the overflow box reduce (if not eliminate) the slurp noise? Looking forward to the answers, thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tesch Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Bean and Animal is the way to go if you have the space. Just installed a DIY setup on my new build and done properly it will eliminate all of the sound. I have around 1100 GPH moving through my pipes and if you stick your ear next to the overflow you literally cant hear a sound. Super easy to setup, however one thing I learned last week was not to buy a standard PVC ball valve. The ones you can buy at homedepot just dont have the adjustability range to properly dial in your siphon. In short when you adjust standard pvc valves theres no way your turning it less than 10 to 15 degrees at a time. Found a valve on amazon that was way more adjustable. That fine tuning is difference between a quiet overflow and a silent overflow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk13p Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Brian Tesch said: Bean and Animal is the way to go if you have the space. Just installed a DIY setup on my new build and done properly it will eliminate all of the sound. I have around 1100 GPH moving through my pipes and if you stick your ear next to the overflow you literally cant hear a sound. Super easy to setup, however one thing I learned last week was not to buy a standard PVC ball valve. The ones you can buy at homedepot just dont have the adjustability range to properly dial in your siphon. In short when you adjust standard pvc valves theres no way your turning it less than 10 to 15 degrees at a time. Found a valve on amazon that was way more adjustable. That fine tuning is difference between a quiet overflow and a silent overflow. Should be a gate valve for best tuning. Ball valve should be for open/ close applications . Gate valve for adjustments 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katarian Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Bean and Animal is the way to go if you have the space. Just installed a DIY setup on my new build and done properly it will eliminate all of the sound. I have around 1100 GPH moving through my pipes and if you stick your ear next to the overflow you literally cant hear a sound. Super easy to setup, however one thing I learned last week was not to buy a standard PVC ball valve. The ones you can buy at homedepot just dont have the adjustability range to properly dial in your siphon. In short when you adjust standard pvc valves theres no way your turning it less than 10 to 15 degrees at a time. Found a valve on amazon that was way more adjustable. That fine tuning is difference between a quiet overflow and a silent overflow.Do you mind sharing the link to the one you bought on Amazon? It might just be that, since mine doesn't fine tunes. It's super hard to turn and turns a lot when it does, and it's the homedepot one hahaSent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katarian Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Should be a gate valve for best tuning. Ball valve should be for open/ close applications . Gate valve for adjustments Links to any good ones? Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk13p Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, katarian said: Links to any good ones? Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Just get the spears gate valves from BRS and a couple unions. Should be about $30 in all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katarian Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Just get the spears gate valves from BRS and a couple unions. Should be about $30 in all Sweet! Thank you Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 10/10 recommend the synergy overflow. It’s awesome and absolutely silent. It’s so quite that sometimes I have to check to make sure the tank is still running lol. It’s a little spendy but can be used again and again as you change tanks or upgrade. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Paratore said: 10/10 recommend the synergy overflow. It’s awesome and absolutely silent. It’s so quite that sometimes I have to check to make sure the tank is still running lol. It’s a little spendy but can be used again and again as you change tanks or upgrade. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I agree, i have one on my 40 and its worked perfectly and looks nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katarian Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 10/10 recommend the synergy overflow. It’s awesome and absolutely silent. It’s so quite that sometimes I have to check to make sure the tank is still running lol. It’s a little spendy but can be used again and again as you change tanks or upgrade. [emoji4]Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkOkay, thank you I'll see how I can fit this into my budget hehehe Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hands down the synergy is awesome Maybe talk to Charles aka wannareef @wanareef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katarian Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hands down the synergy is awesome Maybe talk to Charles aka wannareef [mention=12945]wanareef[/mention]How are the Eshopps Eclipse M ? If anyone has used them. Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 toothless for the win. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katarian Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 toothless for the win. Sent from my SM-G930V using TapatalkWhat's a toothless overflow? Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, katarian said: What's a toothless overflow? Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk it's just like a normal overflow but instead of having teeth, the water flows around, it has a beveled polished edge the water flows over. its less mantaince because you don't have to clean the grates and nothing can cover it and make your tank overflow. Edited March 21, 2018 by Bubbles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katarian Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 it's just like a normal overflow but instead of having teeth, the water flows around, it has a beveled polished edge the water flows over. its less mantaince because you don't have to clean the grates and nothing can cover it and make your tank overflow.Less maintenance? I'm sold! Mind moving me towards any product links?Thank youSent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, katarian said: Less maintenance? I'm sold! Mind moving me towards any product links? Thank you Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Sadly I think you can only custom make one. I can make one or @pdxmonkeyboy can if he has time possibly. Let me know! Edited March 21, 2018 by Bubbles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katarian Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Sadly I think you can only custom make one. I can make one or@pdxmonkeyboy can if he has time possibly. Let me know!How much do you charge to make one? I don't need a big one since I only have a 40G tankSent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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