Basement Sump

[charles6299]

hey guys....i am working on and designing a sump system for my basement and it seems a little damp...smells like mildew...if i put my reef sump in the basement, will it be harmed by the mildew in the air ?i plan on putting in a permanent dehumidifier but for right now its still a little musty...i was also wondering about the bacteria in the air and if it would create other problems with my water parameters ?

[Howieytown]

Not sure about the mildew harming anything, will it grow with salt water? Doubt it.
Using the dehumidifier could be a source of clean/distilled water for a sump top off system!
As far as the smell maybe the muck coming off the skimmer will overpower it, LOL

[deepbluesea99]

i doubt you will run into aney problems with that plan charles better start saving for a powerfull pump though lol.

[STACKER]

Air movement (ventilation) and light is key to killing mildew. the dehumidifier will help to dry things out initially but will also assist in evap. If you cover or partially cover the sump that issue becomes a mute point.

[charles6299]

thanks for the info...as far as the pump is concerned, i have an
Iwaki CMD mag drive...i'm not sure of the gallons per hour but this thing weighs at least 20 pounds......

[STACKER]

The part numbers usually refer to the GPH...