It's my first time running a sump. Currently have a RS-200 gen 3 sump. My issue is the sump isn't getting enough water to pump back into the tank. It only cycles properly when my tank water is filled max. But after 2-3 days I guess water precipitates and I end up having to put the pump sump to min pump settings. What I did was hooked up a pump with 1/4" line into the back of my tank so it helps fill the sump faster. Did I set something up wrong? Sumps cannot be this complicated. My concern is not enough water getting into the sump and burning out the pump.
Need sump help
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Need some info.
What kind of overflow do you have?
Line size to and from tank?
Distance from sump to tank?
Pump? And if known head pressure and max gph at distance from tank to sump?
Pics?
What kind of overflow do you have?
Line size to and from tank?
Distance from sump to tank?
Pump? And if known head pressure and max gph at distance from tank to sump?
Pics?
Sounds like a basic drain diameter/return diameter descrepancy with a bit of inadequate overflow thrown in for good measure. That'll squiff your balance of flow.
Whatever it is it will be easily solved. As you said, "sumps cannot be this complicated". A few pictures may help us identify any issues you have.
Whatever it is it will be easily solved. As you said, "sumps cannot be this complicated". A few pictures may help us identify any issues you have.
