Sump design questions
- Thread starter drunkenmastera
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The best auto water changer system for use with a sump I've seen would be this one; http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...Water-changes-SUCK-Here-s-my-automated-system!
Rather than having a drain in the sump the old water is pumped out and the new water comes in via a float valve. The reason I like this method over having a drain and a continuous drip is because there is no chance that in the even of a power outage the sump could end up running dry if too much water goes out the drain when the pump switches off.
Rather than having a drain in the sump the old water is pumped out and the new water comes in via a float valve. The reason I like this method over having a drain and a continuous drip is because there is no chance that in the even of a power outage the sump could end up running dry if too much water goes out the drain when the pump switches off.
Just place your drains high in the sump and you never have to worry about it. My drains are about 12-18" above my pumps and .... gravity hasn't failed me yet.
Floats and pumps can work great, but my tanks continue to change water even during a power outage. I can go days with no power and my tanks would be no worse for wear, changing as much water as I chose with my battery operated timer.
Drip systems really never stop working.
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