Sump Help

andrew.flavell · #1 09/25/2006, 05:27 PM

Hi
does anyone floss the return flow back to the tank? Can anyone suggest how i do it as the return keeps spitting small particles into the main tank.
Its flossed leaving the tank via the down pipe but I think it needs a little more.

kraze3 · #2 09/25/2006, 06:46 PM

maybe a filter sock on the intake of the return pump. Make sure its not restricting your flow though.

WingnutSr · #3 09/25/2006, 07:57 PM

If you are using a sump, try using the floss in the baffle before the water enters the return chamber.

andrew.flavell · #4 09/26/2006, 08:09 AM

how do I make a filter sock or can I buy them?

Shagsbeard · #5 09/26/2006, 08:17 AM

I've used bought ones, and I've used sports socks. The sports socks work better for me. Make sure you wash them thoroughly before you use them. Putting a new one on made my skimmer go nuts.

Be careful about restricting flow in a sump. Restrict it too much in the wrong spot will cause a flood. Don't restrict flow into your pump... it's bad for the pump and there are better solutions for micro-bubble problems.