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    Flow Meters with Durso

    Can flow meters be used with durso overflows? Doesn’t seem that way based on the sticky on this thread.

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    Not really. The air mixed in makes the readings artificially high. You can use it to check for a major loss of flow but it wont be accurate for small changes.

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    Figured that much...I’m considering converting to a herbie style overflow and reroute my return to come over the top of the back side of the tank.

    Do you think you get better sump flow with full siphon over durso?

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    Quote Originally Posted by djbetterly View Post
    Figured that much...I’m considering converting to a herbie style overflow and reroute my return to come over the top of the back side of the tank.

    Do you think you get better sump flow with full siphon over durso?
    Not really. Herbie has less air mixed in but also has fittings that add head loss. Both reduce flow and the difference in maximum flow through is marginal.

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