DIY 20 gallon long sump with roller mat

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Looks like you're taking full advantage of the space and it's well thought out! My only concern is do you have enough water volume headroom in there if return lost power and back siphoned?
 
I say well done young man
 
Looks like you're taking full advantage of the space and it's well thought out! My only concern is do you have enough water volume headroom in there if return lost power and back siphoned?
I made that mistake but it was an easy fix with locline for me
 
I made that mistake but it was an easy fix with locline for me

That was my only concern, if you want to double up your fail safe I would add a check valve as well in case the loc line starts leaking in water from the joints and you're not home to catch it.
 
I made that mistake but it was an easy fix with locline for me

That was my only concern, if you want to double up your fail safe I would add a check valve as well in case the loc line starts leaking in water from the joints and you're not home to catch it.
I have an check valve from Amazon was thinking about changing it to the wye check from brs though what are your thoughts on that
 

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