julespinkyd Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Hello all, Today my sump overflowed due to my return pump going out and now just have a major clean up. I just tore out sheet rock and replaced electrical outlets due to it being a custom made tank in wall. ? I had bought another pan world pump for back up a few years ago and never realized it is for 220V. Now I am freaking out and afraid to lose all my fish and corals. I just placed an order for another pump but it will not be here until a few days. What to do?! What to do!!.. I was hoping someone may have a spare one that I could use for a few days or purchase at a fair price. I just need some help. Even something that will work for the moment. I know how well this community sticks together so I wanted to see if someone could help. Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labradorduck Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 What size pump do you need?Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julespinkyd Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Model 100PX-X - equal to Iwaki MD40X Circulation rated1270gph max flow13 foot max head pressure130 watts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labradorduck Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Dont think my tunze 1073.020 will helpSent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julespinkyd Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) I just want some waterflow for a few days. Are you looking to sell it? Edited February 10, 2017 by julespinkyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I have a Sicce Syncra HF 12 you can borrow, might be a bit overpowered though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julespinkyd Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Well you are deserving of some beer and barbeque... I would greatly appreciate that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 did it siphon below the overflow level from the returns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julespinkyd Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 YesDid you get my PM last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, julespinkyd said: Yes if you drill a small hole on the underside of the elbow before the flexy stuff on the returns, this breaks the siphon. If that's not possible, raise your returns a tiny bit below surface, so when the pump turns off, it will pull air more quickly. You always want to make sure when the pump if off, your sump has the capacity to hold the standing water in your system, breaking siphons is the best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julespinkyd Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks for the info. I am definitely taking more precautions now. I have had this new tank running for 5 years and I do have cutoff valves installed but I never thought about the pump going out. I feel like an idiot.... well now I am taking more precautions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julespinkyd Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, FarmerTy said: Did you get my PM last night? Hello and thank you. I just read it a few minutes ago. I much appreciate your generosity. Thank you Edited February 10, 2017 by julespinkyd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 9 minutes ago, julespinkyd said: Thanks for the info. I am definitely taking more precautions now. I have had this new tank running for 5 years and I do have cutoff valves installed but I never thought about the pump going out. I feel like an idiot.... well now I am taking more precautions. welcome to the guild of paranoia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wadeifer Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julespinkyd Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Thank you every one. This group has been great. I appreciate all of the offers. I have borrowed a pump and am setup until I receive my new one. Much thanks for the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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