Sump Return Pump

[Gary Ellis]

I have the e260 with the upgrade sump. What happens if the return pump stops working? Does the sump overfolw?

 

[Seasidenj]

No it will not overflow but you can try shutting off return pump when your home to make sure

 

[Gary Ellis]

Well that's one hell of an answer. Thank You

 

[Seasidenj]

I have the same sump and mine doesn't overflow.I was just telling you to double check cause your setup may be different from mine.I double check everything

 

[DMG Reef]

It all depends on your water level in your sump relative to the amount that will drain into the sump from your display tank when you lose power. I keep my sump water level 6 inches from the top of the sump. About 1-2 inches of water drains from the display until there's a siphon-break from the holes drilled in my return line. You just have to make sure those holes don't get clogged with algae.

 

[Gary Ellis]

I am on a Red Sea forum? I hope. If I have a Max E260 and the Red Sea upgrade sump, will I be ok if the return pump ***** the bed or power goes off?