Help! CPR Overflow

Willie_6 · #1 12/11/2007, 09:58 PM

I am trying to get my overflow working after a long layoff. I have the aqua lifter pump that came with it. It is not really helping get the syphen back.

Any suggestions to get this thing running again??

demonsp · #2 12/11/2007, 10:08 PM

Assuming the unit was cleaned and prefilled before trying to get syphon back?

Willie_6 · #3 12/11/2007, 10:21 PM

Clean-Yes

Prefilled is tough since the water runs right down to my sump as soon as I add it.

demonsp · #4 12/11/2007, 10:28 PM

Is this a single outlet overflow?
And you need to fill the s bend or the area that the siphon pump draws from.

Willie_6 · #5 12/11/2007, 10:44 PM

I got it. Just had to be more persistant with sucking through the tube coming off the top of the overflow. YUCK!

Unfortunantly it looks like my gen x pump(return) is not functioning properly. It used to flow a lot faster than it is now. Rrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!

demonsp · #6 12/11/2007, 10:56 PM

Take it apart and give it a good clean. Also heres a great addon for your CPR overflow. http://home.nc.rr.com/stockmanreef/

And i use a long tube going from the syphon lip down to my refugium.Helped alot.