calicichlid Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 21, 2007 459 0 0 SoCal Apr 6, 2009 #1 Making some changes to my set and was thinking about using a overflow box instead of my diy pvc overflow. My question is will the overflow box restart on its own if there is an power outage?
Making some changes to my set and was thinking about using a overflow box instead of my diy pvc overflow. My question is will the overflow box restart on its own if there is an power outage?
A Ali1 Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 12, 2005 259 0 0 46 Apr 6, 2009 #2 if it was properly installed, it should keep its siphon
calicichlid Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 21, 2007 459 0 0 SoCal Apr 6, 2009 #3 Just from the looks of it, it seems that once the water level drop pass the u tube it is subject to taking in air. Therefor causing a blockage.
Just from the looks of it, it seems that once the water level drop pass the u tube it is subject to taking in air. Therefor causing a blockage.
C CHOMPERS Silver Tier VIP MFK Member Apr 28, 2006 6,438 64 1,205 Sunnyvale Trailer Park Apr 6, 2009 #4 They come with a stand pipe that goes in the outside box to prevent it from emptying enough for it to pull air.
They come with a stand pipe that goes in the outside box to prevent it from emptying enough for it to pull air.
G giorgos424 Feeder Fish Dec 6, 2007 3 0 0 CYPRUS Apr 8, 2009 #5 CHOMPERS;2989667; said: They come with a stand pipe that goes in the outside box to prevent it from emptying enough for it to pull air. Click to expand... That's right!! don't allow the outer boxes water level drop below the u-tube's end! that should keep both ends submerged!
CHOMPERS;2989667; said: They come with a stand pipe that goes in the outside box to prevent it from emptying enough for it to pull air. Click to expand... That's right!! don't allow the outer boxes water level drop below the u-tube's end! that should keep both ends submerged!
J JAFRIAS Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 29, 2009 317 0 0 sac.,CA. Apr 8, 2009 #6 pull the plug that should answer that ?
M malawi mayhem Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 27, 2007 164 0 0 Stamford, CT Apr 8, 2009 #7 what he said....! You won't have a problem if you install it correctly..... mm