Overflow box

[qhrisnd]

Any suggestions for an overflow box? Manufacturer, size, place to buy, etc.

We've got a RIO 14HF pump (840 gph/10 ft. - flow/max head). What would suit that? We've got approx 5 ft head on it now.

 

[fishfreek]

http://www.lifereef.com asells some good quality U tube overflows.

 

[qhrisnd]

Overflow Box

We purchased a CPR CS100 overflow, thinking this would allow us to use the full power of our pump.

If I'm understood, if the overflow box is too small, and you're using a larger pump, the tank will overflow, but if you're using a bit bigger overflow box, with a lesser output pump, you should be okay, correct?

Thanks!

 

[greenmaji]

correct.. as long as your overflow can handle the output of your pump or more you'll be okay..

 

[qhrisnd]

Thanks for your answer greenmaji!

We're off to Lowes as soon as UPS gets here to get some PVC and get started on this project.

 

[bound_for_obx]

If your overflow can not keep up with your pump, you can simply plum a "T" fitting into the return side of the pump and then route a pipe with a valve in it back into your sump. You can then open or close the valve to achieve the flow back into your tank.
HTH