My sump and how it works...

[av619]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkrAFUZL2Is My sump and how it works and I also show how to make it so it does not overflow. (breaks the siphon) Let me know what you think... :crazy:

[ensiferum321]

You dont mind sucking on it to get a mouth full....?

[av619]

haha na im used to it.... today i just did it and got almost nothing in my mouth...GREAT SUCCESS!!!!

[evee alcantar]

why don't you put a extension on that tube that hay you don't have to stick your head inside ?

[seareef]

If you lose power you will also lose the siphon return to your sump, right? What happens when the power is restored and your not home?

[av619]

then ill burn the pumps I guess... I have not found a better alternative yet.... I want a fairly cheap one....

[ajn81]

what you need to do is drill a small hole at the top of the overflow pipe and glue an airline tubing connector in there.

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/animalworldnetwork_2151_76636326

Then you take some airline tubing from there to a aqua lifter pump:

http://c3.f3images.com/IMD/600/OE1137/Tom-Aquatics-Aqua-Lifter-Dosing-Pump-99.jpg


These things are pretty cheap on marine depot (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewitem.aspx?idproduct=OE1137&child=OE1137&utm_source=mdcsegooglebase2&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=mdcsegooglebase2&utm_content=PST1-OE1137)or at an LFS. Or if you want, I could sell you one at a discount (I have a couple).

From there just run another piece of airline tubing to the sump.

This way the pump will ensure that you keep a siphon. If the power goes out, the pump comes back on and regains siphon.

[av619]

hmm very good idea!!! I dont mind the mouthfull for now since im broke and id rather get a mouth full and a frag than a pump..... but thanks for the idea and maybe in the future ill get one...

[laffingcrow]

what you need to do is drill a small hole at the top of the overflow pipe and glue an airline tubing connector in there.

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/animalworldnetwork_2151_76636326

Then you take some airline tubing from there to a aqua lifter pump:

http://c3.f3images.com/IMD/600/OE1137/Tom-Aquatics-Aqua-Lifter-Dosing-Pump-99.jpg


These things are pretty cheap on marine depot (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewitem.aspx?idproduct=OE1137&child=OE1137&utm_source=mdcsegooglebase2&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=mdcsegooglebase2&utm_content=PST1-OE1137)or at an LFS. Or if you want, I could sell you one at a discount (I have a couple).

From there just run another piece of airline tubing to the sump.

This way the pump will ensure that you keep a siphon. If the power goes out, the pump comes back on and regains siphon.


Looking good!

+1^^
On extension hose so you don't have to go under the hood... lol Just a couple of ft. would make that so much easier... and when you see the water,... stop sucking.
Shouldn't have to suck a mouth full...? Just suck enough to get the water over the hill and let gravity do the work for you.

++1 ^^ on Aqualifter to keep constant siphon...
These are cheaper than your next coral and good peace of mind knowing all your hard work does not go out the window when the power goes out.
AW has them ~<$20. OR find someone who will let you have one cheaper.

You should shut your power off occasionally and check this to make sure that everything comes back on when it is supposed to.
...and every few months you should clean your pumps in vinegar to keep them working.
Brian

[av619]

i see what you guys are saying with that aqua lifter.. I just forgot to write back... I will be getting one very soon! AJN81 are there any fish stores out there in poway? or do you have any nano power heads, live rock, softie frags?

[ajn81]

In between tanks myself right now, but I may have some other equipment you might be interested in...I'll look through my stuff and get back to you.

[Dizzle21]

You dont mind sucking on it?



na im used to it....

LOL....:lol:

[blazzent]

What size return pump are you using?

[av619]

I am using two maxi jet 900's. I think they are 320 gph each but I have 4 feet of head.

[blazzent]

Ok 2 maxi jets 900 are rated at 247 GPH at 0 head, 75 GPH at 3’ head .So you have a little less than 150 gph going on does this sound right? I am getting ready to do a setup like yours.

[av619]

Hmm I did not know any of that and I have not tested it really. If I get a chance I'll test it tomorrow.

[blazzent]

cool, post what you find out.

[av619]

Yeah it looks like im only doing 90-100 GPH do you think I should run a different pump?

[blazzent]

I think if you went with a different pump(bigger), your overflow might not keep up. I think.....better get more opinions on that one though. Anyone care to input?

[av619]

yeah i have to cut more slits and ill see ... beacuse right now I know im no able to suck down much more than I can put up. but with my last pipe it had it had more slits and it was flowing allot more ... ill do that all right now and let you know how it goes...

[jonnythemover]

"then ill burn the pumps I guess... I have not found a better alternative yet.... I want a fairly cheap one...."

heres what i did. http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78319. the piece i used as a down tube, you can cap off and put slits in it the same as you did in yours.