I have a pro-clear aquatics wet/dry rated for a 300 gallon aquarium with a gen-x 1200gph pump with a backflow stopper, the only problem is that when my power goes out the overflows take in to much and the sump overflows and drains the tank until the water level drops below the overflow teeth. How can i stop this from happening.
wet/dry overflowing
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You must have too much water in the sump. Try this:
Take some water out and shut off the pump. (hopefilly it won't make a mess)
Let the water drain from the overflows to the sump.
If you took out enough water, the sump won't overflow.
Fill the sump up until it is about 1 inch from the top.
Turn the pump back on.
Once everything is flowing, draw a line on the front of the sump (sharpie)showing the waterline. This is the max water level you should have with the pump on. As long as you don't go over that line, it won't overflow.
Take some water out and shut off the pump. (hopefilly it won't make a mess)
Let the water drain from the overflows to the sump.
If you took out enough water, the sump won't overflow.
Fill the sump up until it is about 1 inch from the top.
Turn the pump back on.
Once everything is flowing, draw a line on the front of the sump (sharpie)showing the waterline. This is the max water level you should have with the pump on. As long as you don't go over that line, it won't overflow.
thanks for the quick response, unfortunately i have tried that and the water line is too low and the pump sucks in lots of air
what type of over flow? you just need a syphon break on the return spout.. what is connected to the end of the tube that distributes the water back into the tank.. pm me ill help you out
poke in hole in the return right below the water line in your tank. if the power goes out, the siphon will break once it suck in air.
a check value will work to.
a check value will work to.
I agree. Raise the return line or drill an air break into it.
If not then add another box and connect the two via bulkheads.
If not then add another box and connect the two via bulkheads.