ATO Switch to Cut power off?

SalteeDogg

Reefing newb
Im about to set up my new tank upstairs and am wondering if they sell an auto top off switch that will actually cut the power off? I want to install one inside my overflow at the very top incase a mangrove leave or something was to clog my overflow or overflow was to fail, then it would cut power to the return pump. Don't think I ever heard of someone doing this but I want to be on the safe side since the tank is upstairs and don't want a water fall going downstairs. :frustrat:
 
Generally, if the return pump has its own compartment, when the overflow fails or loses siphon the return pump will just run out of water. The return pumps compartment should not be enough to overfill your tank. So no flood, just a pump blowing bubbles. Try it and see. Worst case the pump will burn out.
 
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Yeah like Chris said, if the overflow fails it'll just pump whatever water is in the return section of the sump to the DT. It shouldn't cause a flood unless you have a lot of return water.
 
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