valves

[dialphantom]

do they make a vavle that closes when the power goes out?

[bluedempsey]

what kind of valve?
i have seen large check valve
so water will stop incase of overflow or siphon?

[dialphantom]

so the flow will stop if the ppower goes out so it doesnt over flow the sump

[bluedempsey]

so the flow will stop if the ppower goes out so it doesnt over flow the sump
yes i'm triing to find link!

[guppy]

There are several industial valves made that are held open by a small electromagnet so if the power fails the valve shuts, they come in several sizes. for a non power dependent valve there are captive float balls and toilet float valves which can be adapted to close a vertcle drain stand pipe if the water level falls.

[dialphantom]

id wreather go with the electric shu off thingywould it be ok to drill the holes in the bottom of the tank so i couls clean th bottom of the tank

[repair]

id wreather go with the electric shu off thingywould it be ok to drill the holes in the bottom of the tank so i couls clean th bottom of the tank

Go to the plumbing store and get a one way valve for a sump pump.... I use them and they work great!

[dialphantom]

cool
thats exactaly what i need has anyone ever drilledthere holes in the bottom of a tank ?

[repair]

cool
thats exactaly what i need has anyone ever drilledthere holes in the bottom of a tank ?

I checked into it and it turns out some tanks can be drilled and others can not. It all depends on what kind of glass the bottom of the tanks are made of. Have you ever thought about using hang on the back overflows.... very inexpensive.

[dialphantom]

its a acrilc tank so it can be drlled and id need like 4 over flow boxes so i think drillings the besy way to go

[repair]

its a acrilc tank so it can be drlled and id need like 4 over flow boxes so i think drillings the besy way to go

Heck I've drilled mine.... just go to the hardware store and get a cheap hole saw that is the right size. Very easy. I have to ask why you need a one way valve for the overflows?

[dialphantom]

in case if power goes out the sump wont over flow

[repair]

It wont. Are you talking about the return line?

[dialphantom]

no the intake im looking for a valve that closes when the power shuts off os the sump wont over flow

[repair]

All you do is drill a hole at the water line to break the suction in case of power outage.

I can email you a diagram if you need it.