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Old 11-06-2010, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by FishyFishy! View Post
Yes, I meant check valve. However I must disagree with the valve not working after a while. I have used this same valve (only bigger) in my 110 FOWLR for 2.5 years and its still as clean as a whistle. Maybe I just got lucky? What else would you suggest I use for this type of valve?
Personally, I would simply nix the check valve and design the sump to accommodate the back flow of water during power outage and water changes. I would not want to rely on a check valve to keep my floors dry!
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