Which overflow box is better

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I cant drill my tank so i need People Opinions i have Deluxe CS100 Overflow with Lid and Aqua Lifter Pump - CPR Aquatics that came with the tank or i am worry about if the power going out and i am not home to help siphon it i was looking at getting PF-800 HOB Overflow - Eshopps but do not know which one is better to use
 

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do your self a favor and just go with life reef overflow box best in the market for 30+ years. no worry if power goes out siphone will stop and start.

hands down the best and only overflow box i would ever use.

PS: there hand made here in the US !
there's also a lifereef FB group where the owner is very active and will answer any questions.
Agreed! I am loving mine and it works like a charm!
P.S. didn’t you post about this on my build thread?
 

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I like and use the CPR CS202 with a Herbie method. The gripe is the reliance on the Tom Aqualifter. However, that’s not a problem but only if you are very careful about a few things.
First, have a backup at all times.
Second, having it on a controller sages a lot of grief. Turning it on and off at the right times is critical.
Third, be diligent about swapping out the airline periodically. A clogged airline can cause a semi-emergency.
Fourth, be careful to ensure that the back channel has standing water when you turn it back on after maintenance or other situations. Sucking air to start the siphon doesn’t work if the air just slips around.

If the CPR is understood and maintained well, the Herbie approach is dead silent, or nearly so, and very effective.
 

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I cant drill my tank so i need People Opinions i have Deluxe CS100 Overflow with Lid and Aqua Lifter Pump - CPR Aquatics that came with the tank or i am worry about if the power going out and i am not home to help siphon it i was looking at getting PF-800 HOB Overflow - Eshopps but do not know which one is better to use
 

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Buy a new overflow. They are still availabke
 

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