Continuous Siphon Overflow

[supalupa]

Anyone have a continuous siphon overflow? Are there any advantages to one over a standard type overflow?

 

[mpls man]

I have one on my 75 and love it, i have the cpr102 with the pump on the top to keep the syphon, never had a problem when the power goes out, always comes back on , never loses syphon. works great for me.

 

[divetroop]

I use the CPR-90. Haven't had any problems. I've tested it for power outages and it works fine after an outage without losing siphon.

 

[peter1215]

Originally Posted by divetroop
I use the CPR-90. Haven't had any problems. I've tested it for power outages and it works fine after an outage without losing siphon.
what happens if the pump burns out will the siphon continue?

 

[turningtim]

Originally Posted by peter1215
what happens if the pump burns out will the siphon continue?
Nope! Your Tank will overflow. Thats why I stick to the U-tubes. Don't have to worry about a pump restarting them. Never had a problem with U-tubes.
JMO
Tim

 

[peter1215]

thats what i use now . thanks Tim

 

[sharkbait9]

so then whats a "u tube" and how do you use that.