Foolproof Siphon?

arkman

Member
Is there a way to set up an overflow box so in a powerfailure the siphon wouldn't break when it begins pulling air form the internal box?? I'm concerend that when the power comes back on the top tank would be filled by the pump, and the broken siphon would not "drink" from the overfolw...
 

arkman

Member
Sorry, figured this one out (with some help)...
Don't let the siphon suck air by keeping the end in the return above the bottom of the in-tank-overflow. That way it will not run dry and break.
 
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