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  1. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Im so used to the water noise it doesnt even phase me. ...

    The clowns jumping needs to stop though. Hopefully they stay out of the overflow box lol.
     
    RedGambit, Oct 15, 2010
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  2. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    The overflow I had on my 72 bow was loud. I cut a piece of plexiglass out that would lay on top of the box and cut it out to fit around the U tube. It cut the noise level by at least 75%. Just an idea for you if the noise gets to bothering you.
     
    yamaharider73, Oct 16, 2010
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  3. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Thanks! +K for that.... I will keep that noted.


    PS make it cure faster...

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    RedGambit, Oct 16, 2010
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  4. 2in10

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    Nice clean looking installation. Might want to consider put a bead of silicone on the down stream side of the flow to keep the baffles in place better.
     
    2in10, Oct 16, 2010
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  5. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Cure faster! Is it warm there?

    Put silicon on the bottom of the baffle if you haven't - I can't really tell from the pic!
     
    kcbrad, Oct 16, 2010
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  6. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    :p The bottom of each baffle is siliconed, except the raised one.
     
    RedGambit, Oct 16, 2010
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  7. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Then it's perfecto!
     
    kcbrad, Oct 16, 2010
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  8. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    Sump is turning out great. When are you going to install? We need some installation pics :)
     
    yamaharider73, Oct 16, 2010
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  9. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Thanks.

    Tomorrow Morning, Everything should be cured by then! ... Probably wont happen till the afternoon though.
     
    RedGambit, Oct 16, 2010
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  10. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Working out the kinks of the sump now, I know the siphons break and such and it doesnt overflow the sump. So thats always a plus, It leaves the sump with about 2" of water...

    Is that enough a safety net?
     
    RedGambit, Oct 17, 2010
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