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Sump water level
- Thread starter MadReefer
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What you should probably do is turn off the return pump and let all the water in main tank drain down into the sump. Once the water flow has stopped top off the sump/return section so it's about a 1/2 inch to an inch from the top of the sump where it would overflow out of the sump. This becomes your "max" water line.
Then start the pump back up. After it's been running for a few minutes you should have your "max operating" water level in the return section. If it's to low then you need to cut back on the pump flow. At most you would normally want to see the return section at least 1/3 to 1/2 full of water. You really can't add more water at this point since you already know if power goes out you face the possibility of water spiller/overflowing out of the sump since you're already at "max" capacity.
What you can do is close the valve half way before starting it back up. Then just keep opening it until your return section is about 1/2 empty/full. Once you get this adjusted correctly and it's staying at that point take a marker and put a line on the return section right where the water level is. From now on you topoff your sump with water to that line which is now your "max operating water level". Remember if you put more water in the sump then this line you will overflow if power is lost.
Carlo
Then start the pump back up. After it's been running for a few minutes you should have your "max operating" water level in the return section. If it's to low then you need to cut back on the pump flow. At most you would normally want to see the return section at least 1/3 to 1/2 full of water. You really can't add more water at this point since you already know if power goes out you face the possibility of water spiller/overflowing out of the sump since you're already at "max" capacity.
What you can do is close the valve half way before starting it back up. Then just keep opening it until your return section is about 1/2 empty/full. Once you get this adjusted correctly and it's staying at that point take a marker and put a line on the return section right where the water level is. From now on you topoff your sump with water to that line which is now your "max operating water level". Remember if you put more water in the sump then this line you will overflow if power is lost.
Carlo
Try this...... Fill the 75 right below the the overflow holes. Make sure there is no water overflowing. Than fill the sump until 1" below the highest baffle rim. Now turn on the return pump. Wait a couple of minutes and mark where the water line is on the sump. After that.....Its all evaporation. If the pump is over 600 gph than you will have to dial it back.
Everyone thanks for the help. I have filled the sump as suggested. I took pics of it and the overflow but they are to big to upload no matter how much I crop them. Anymore cropping would defeat the purpose. I have been using tape to mark all the water levels. If anyone knows how I can fix the pic loading problem LMK.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark
Post your pictures over at photobucket.com and then resize and post from there.
640x480 is usually standard size for posting on the web.
Finally was able to upload some pics of the sump and overflow. Hope they can are claer for all to see and advise. The silver duct tape indicates where I marked the water level. Thanks for help everyone.
Mark
Inlet with filter sock:
Overflow side shot:
Inlet plumbing:
Return plumbing:
Mark
Inlet with filter sock:
Overflow side shot:
Inlet plumbing:
Return plumbing: