Overflow non flood device

[mr_alberta]

Originally Posted by Scavenger

Well I'm pondering putting an overflow on my tank, but have heard horror stories of flooded floors. I was wondering, what if you put a reverse float switch in the back of the overflow. That way if the siphon was broken it would shut off your return pump. Any thoughts on this??

I have this set up right now on my tank. It has saved my hide many a time already...