Hi Everyone:
I've read several articles and debates regarding losing the prime in the U-Tube (allowing tank to drain into the sump) and the flooding potential during power outages. The one thing that I haven't read anything on is what happens when the power is restored. This is where I see the biggest problem for my type of system. When the power goes out the tank stops feeding the sump. If during the outage the u-tube loses prime I see a big problem when the power is restored and the sump pump starts up. It will keep running until the sump is empty thus overflowing the tank. Does anyone have any ideas or solutions for this type of setup? Obviously drilling would solve it but the system is completely set up with a tremendous balance of reef and fish.
I've read several articles and debates regarding losing the prime in the U-Tube (allowing tank to drain into the sump) and the flooding potential during power outages. The one thing that I haven't read anything on is what happens when the power is restored. This is where I see the biggest problem for my type of system. When the power goes out the tank stops feeding the sump. If during the outage the u-tube loses prime I see a big problem when the power is restored and the sump pump starts up. It will keep running until the sump is empty thus overflowing the tank. Does anyone have any ideas or solutions for this type of setup? Obviously drilling would solve it but the system is completely set up with a tremendous balance of reef and fish.