Tank assembly begins in 2 days!!
I've decided to go with the Herbie overflow method, but my main problem is I don't have an overflow box. So if my return pump dies, I'm stuck with a solid ~20 gallons of water draining into my 15 gallon sump.
I see a problem with those numbers.
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The three main issues I see running a Herbie with no overflow box are:
The solution I have in my head is super simple. Please poke holes in the idea if you find them!
Essentially, it would be a 3D printed mini overflow box attached only to the drain line. The top of it would have teeth that only dip ~1" below the surface, which means good water movement up there to skim off any surface crud. It'd be a roughly 3"x3" cube with a hole in the bottom the perfectly fit over the 1" PVC, then sealed with silicone. The top would be open to air & the sides would have "skimmer teeth" at the top.
Anyone have a reason for me that this wouldn't work? I'd love to know before finding out for myself ;Joyful
I've decided to go with the Herbie overflow method, but my main problem is I don't have an overflow box. So if my return pump dies, I'm stuck with a solid ~20 gallons of water draining into my 15 gallon sump.
I see a problem with those numbers.
~`~
The three main issues I see running a Herbie with no overflow box are:
- Increased potential to get livestock stuck in the strainer/drain, clogging it.
- The 6" of water needed above the drain line to form a siphon is a lot of water in larger tanks. Draining all of that upon pump failure is no bueno.
- Since the drain is so far below surface level, you don't really get any form of surface skimming.
The solution I have in my head is super simple. Please poke holes in the idea if you find them!
Essentially, it would be a 3D printed mini overflow box attached only to the drain line. The top of it would have teeth that only dip ~1" below the surface, which means good water movement up there to skim off any surface crud. It'd be a roughly 3"x3" cube with a hole in the bottom the perfectly fit over the 1" PVC, then sealed with silicone. The top would be open to air & the sides would have "skimmer teeth" at the top.
Anyone have a reason for me that this wouldn't work? I'd love to know before finding out for myself ;Joyful