That would create quite a bit of back-pressure, Anton. I wonder how long a pump would operate under that condition?
(Potentially stupid) Sump Question
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it would be the same as stopping water flow into the pump...
with most mag drive pumps it means almost instant death.
some external pumps could go longer...
edit- actually if it is submersed it would take quite a while for it to get hot enough. maybe a couple hours.
with most mag drive pumps it means almost instant death.
some external pumps could go longer...
edit- actually if it is submersed it would take quite a while for it to get hot enough. maybe a couple hours.
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I thought you were referring to a float switch that would cut the power to the pump when the water level was too high. That's the way to go! That way everything would cease. You could reset the system when you got home. It's still a drag, though.
My head's not screwed on strait. You must be talking about a float switch that temporarily cuts water flow to the sump (keeping the syphon) and resets as the power turns back on and water level drops.....duh! I think I'm on the same sheet of music now.
float switches can be set to either shut off power when the water level gets too high, or turn on when the water reaches a point.
If you put the float switch in the main tank, and put the return pump on it. The pump would stay on unless the water level got to high, then the switch would turn off the pump. If its just some weird thing like a snail getting something clogged, and the snail moves and water drains again, the float switch turns the pump back on.
Ive never needed to wire a float switch to the main tank, but then again ive never used siphon overflows either.
If you put the float switch in the main tank, and put the return pump on it. The pump would stay on unless the water level got to high, then the switch would turn off the pump. If its just some weird thing like a snail getting something clogged, and the snail moves and water drains again, the float switch turns the pump back on.
Ive never needed to wire a float switch to the main tank, but then again ive never used siphon overflows either.
I was meaning using a float ball/valve and a simple controler to do the same thing the float switch does. a couple bucks spent and lowes and radio shack vs. the cost of the float switch.
the ones at mccmastercarr are only like $8 or something like that.
the additional wiring and items you need to make it run on 12 volts will add another $5-$10 depending.
the additional wiring and items you need to make it run on 12 volts will add another $5-$10 depending.
Slip, do you personally have a sump set up and running? Any chance you could post some pic's for us?
Can you set a float switch to close off a pipe completely? Would solve the issue of having an open-tank sump and a bottom-tank access if the power went out
