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gregzz4 07-25-2012 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ensquire (Post 733355)
I'm thinking of adding a float shutoff to the current setup

Before you do that, just try the extended hose thing ....
Sure, you can add redundancy to the system later, but it will work with the setup you have

Mandosh 07-25-2012 06:26 AM

...or you could run your ATO feed line into a piece of pvc that runs from a higher level down into the sump. This will raise the level of your output above the water level in your reservior. Siphoning problem solved and no need to extend the tubing.

spit.fire 07-25-2012 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandosh (Post 733375)
...or you could run your ATO feed line into a piece of pvc that runs from a higher level down into the sump. This will raise the level of your output above the water level in your reservior. Siphoning problem solved and no need to extend the tubing.

I could see that working

gregzz4 07-25-2012 08:06 AM

Hope you figure it out and glad your kid was home playin' games :wink:

PM me if you have any questions ....

ensquire 07-25-2012 05:50 PM

DOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
 
Feeling pretty Homerish right now. :redface: Problem solved.
Moved ATO hose to the top of the Reservoir which actually overhangs the sump a bit. Works as it should but because of the height it is noisy, Will add a short piece of larger diameter hose to get it down to a quieter level.....
Thanks for all the input ........... DOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH


Quote:

...or you could run your ATO feed line into a piece of pvc that runs from a higher level down into the sump. This will raise the level of your output above the water level in your reservior. Siphoning problem solved and no need to extend the tubing.

ensquire 07-25-2012 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregzz4 (Post 733383)
Hope you figure it out and glad your kid was home playin' games :wink:

PM me if you have any questions ....

Yes for once I wasn't upset that he was inside on a hot sunny day LOL

gregzz4 07-25-2012 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ensquire (Post 733431)
Will add a short piece of larger diameter hose to get it down to a quieter level.....

That's exactly what I did ... a length of 1/2 hose going right into the water
I never hear it now, just the pump, and no more splashing all over either

FishyFishy! 08-03-2012 06:03 PM

So on the siphoning issue..... Would a small in-tank anti-siphon hole work? Like this?

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ATO-Siphon.jpg


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