Fireplug
Reefing newb
Can I use a siphon for an overflow? Make it out of pvc and siphon water down to a tank under the cabinet. This will go to an algae scrubber. Any thoughts?
I may be wrong, but wouldn't you have issues if the power would go out? If your power cuts off, the siphon will break on your scrubber drain. Then power comes back on and your sump pumps all the remaining water from the sump to your tank, possibly overflowing it and/or burning up your sump.
I bought an overflow box with a partition in it. It never breaks siphon even when power goes down. I would have built one myself after seeing the simplicity of the design. You might be able to build one with some acrylic and glue.
(yes i finally figured out how to attach a pic)
Maybe i'm not picturing it right ,but...Where?