ATO System with a strong pump?

[FlyPenFly]

Recently the pump in my Auto Aqua systems can't stop dripping water into the sump due to keeping a tall ATO container with a level much higher than the sump outlet.

Was wondering if the Tunze 3155.000 or IM Hydrofill will allow me to not flood my sump from a tall ATO?

 

[Sdot]

Recently the pump in my Auto Aqua systems can't stop dripping water into the sump due to keeping a tall ATO container with a level much higher than the sump outlet.

Was wondering if the Tunze 3155.000 or IM Hydrofill will allow me to not flood my sump from a tall ATO?

I had the same issue with my ATO. T it off with another tube and make sure that tube is above the waterline. When the pump stops it will suck air and break the siphon. Just keep in mind your flow rate will be little less but it works well.

 

[FlyPenFly]

Got ya, that sounds good. I was also thinking about having the refill line go up to the tank instead of the sump...

 

[Potatohead]

Got ya, that sounds good. I was also thinking about having the refill line go up to the tank instead of the sump...

You can do it that way too. What I did was have about an 18" long 1"pvc tube sticking up out of my sump, and I put the small ATO line about an inch into that pipe (not an air tight connection)

 

[Sdot]

You can do it that way too. What I did was have about an 18" long 1"pvc tube sticking up out of my sump, and I put the small ATO line about an inch into that pipe (not an air tight connection)

This will work... just keep in mind water will flow in the pvc as well. I guess since its so high the probability of water going that high is not likely.