What is the best overflow box???

[acrylic51]

I agree I would opt for another overflow. Not a fan at all with the Aqualifter pump. Plain just SUCKS IMHO!!!

 

[monsinour]

I have had my CPR for about 5 months now and the only problem I ever had with it is my own stupidity. I used a bigger brush than I should have to try and clean the overflow box. The crack doesnt effect its function. I have almost flooded the house when I forgot to hook up the lifter. My only complaint about the lifter is that you should use dark tubes for the water/air lines. Dont want algea building up in those tubes.

 

[flower]

Quote:
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383639/what-is-the-best-overflow-box/20#post_3359561
I agree I would opt for another overflow. Not a fan at all with the Aqualifter pump. Plain just SUCKS IMHO!!!

I also had a problem with the CPR overflow...but once I knew what to look for in a malfuntion I feel pretty happy with it, I have never used any other overflow so I have nothing to compare it to.
Thank you Acrylic51 for being there to help.

I would have really been in trouble without you being there. I haven't had anymore trouble since. I had to replace my air hoses and I have only had it a month, I was told to expect hiccups with it once a month...LOL..It's a girly system

 

[acrylic51]

LOL Flower!!!! I just don't like the pumps..... If you need me call my cell out on the road constantly now.

 

[flower]

Quote:
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383639/what-is-the-best-overflow-box/20#post_3359600
LOL Flower!!!! I just don't like the pumps..... If you need me call my cell out on the road constantly now.

The four of you guys are lik the SWF Muskateers...My hero's
You, 2Quills, Al&Burke and Slice...I think you guys can fix anything! Now if I just don't make a pest of myself...

 

[beaslbob]

When I was running a u-tube overflow I epoxied in a airline nipple at the top of the u tube. That was so I could use an air valve and tubing to suck out the air for initial starting and every so often suck out any air bubles.
my .02

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by beaslbob http:///forum/thread/383639/what-is-the-best-overflow-box/20#post_3360316
When I was running a u-tube overflow I epoxied in a airline nipple at the top of the u tube. That was I could use an air vavlve and tubing to suck out the air for initial starting and every so often suck out any air bubles.
my .02
HEY I'm gonna do that...one of these days...LOL....
so it works???

 

[beaslbob]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383639/what-is-the-best-overflow-box/20#post_3360317
HEY I'm gonna do that...one of these days...LOL....
so it works???
yep.
But still a manual operation. put tubing on valve, start sucking, open valve, air and bubles in tubing, close before aquarium water gets in mouth.

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by beaslbob http:///forum/thread/383639/what-is-the-best-overflow-box/20#post_3360721
yep.
But still a manual operation. put tubing on valve, start sucking, open valve, air and bubles in tubing, close before aquarium water gets in mouth.
LOL...can't I use the aqualifter I bought???

 

[beaslbob]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383639/what-is-the-best-overflow-box/20#post_3360723
LOL...can't I use the aqualifter I bought???
LOL sure.
I also used a diy venturi on a powerhead or the return pump as well.
my .02