Looking to contact GIO (George)
 

I can think of no other way to do this...so here goes.

Gio was building a sump for me....made the deal on Feb 7/06, we agreed on price and he advised he would do it up that week. Since this he has promised me many pictures but with no result. Supposedly, he has filled it with water to test it and it passed....so to make a really long story short, the last contact I had with him was on March 2/06. I have sent PM's and emailed him with no contact back. I don't where else to go to find out what is going on...I have had some help from a couple of people but still he doesn't email me or contact me. If anyone knows how to get ahold of him please PM me. If not, my concern is that I will have someone else build me the sump and then he will come along and try to blacklist me on the board for not buying his sump after he made is specifically for me.

I think I have been more than patient...I NEED this sump, whenever the power goes out (gotta love those Island wind storms!) my sump overflows as the original sump is pathetic! Anyone that can help I appreciate it, I am not trying to blacklist George and I understand that he is busy (but if he is that busy he should have declined making mine), just trying to get my sump. And no, I have not sent any money at this time (thank God!) I thank you in advance for any help!

I saw him on Msn... must be 3 days ago? (so the 12th)

if you don't have his msn email, PM me, and I'll email it to you.

george
 

Yeah i lost contact with him a few weeks ago to.Usually on the forums daily,thought maybe he's been sick.Wish he'd follow through on sending an item that was shipped weeks ago ?

Sarah, you might be able to stop your current sump from overflowing until you get a new one.

1. Do you have a check valve (or two) at the bottom of your return line(s) to stop water from flowing back into your sump?

2. If you have submerged return lines, is the PVC drilled with holes just under the water surface to cut the siphon for you and not drain too much of your tank into your sump?

3. Can you modify your sump to hold less water volume? For example, drill holes into the top of your baffles if they are acrylic, that will drop the water volume.

4. As a last resort, you can put your sump into a rubbermaid container that will hold the sump so it catches some of the water overflowing from the sump for you.

5. Switch out your current sump for a larger rubbermaid until you get your replacement sump made.

Hope this helps, floods suck, I know!

his number
 

Sarah
i'll pm you his number. hope that helps

UPDATE!! thanks to a couple of guys that provided Georges #, I was able to reach him....says sump is still in the works and will be finished by this weekend and will send pics...so lets hope that this is it. Kind of nervous to send $$ but.....will keep this updated!

i wouldnt send any money untill you pic it up and see it water tested.

I can't actually come over to check it out....I bought the last one via email off Canreef from Callum and it worked out great!...I guess I am too trusting...does anyone feel comfortable checking it out for me (does anyone know him that well?) if so let me know! I would really appreciate it! I know it's a lot to ask but if anyone lives around him ..... Sarah

pm callum

I'd be happy to take a look at it for you.

PM me with some details and GIO's #

Hey Callum-PM sent your way. I will be forever thankful! Ok a bit over the top but this is a huge favor and I really appreciate the offer!!! We will have to take you to dinner when we come to town next! :biggrin:

To give a bit of an update...sump is supposed to be done this weekend...sounds like George is one busy guy! Hopefully will have it in my hands in a few days. Will keep this up to date! :biggrin: thanks to everyone who sent his number and helped me out...

Finally
 

Sump has been received THANKS in a huge part to Callum!!!! I owe ya pal! At least I have it and I won't have water on the bottom of the stand again when the power goes out!!!!:biggrin: