CPR Type Overflows

[jpetter]

How good are these type of overflows?

http://cgi.ebay.com/S90-Siphon-Aqua...s=66:2|65:15|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50

I was going to make my own CTC type, but if these work just as good it would save me the work.

 

[lafster]

I used one for many years before I got a reef ready tank. They will work if you are diligent in upkeep. I wasn't. I had one flood and several near misses over the years. The airline connection can clog which causes a build up of air in the siphon section and slows down the suction, then the overflow can't keep up with the return pump... at least that is my experience.

 

[sjm817]

The failures posted above are commonplace. Get a quality U Tube based overflow (I like Lifereef). Much more reliable.

 

[Uncle Salty 05]

I have been using a CPR overflow for over 10 years without any problems.
I think they look better, are quieter and can move more water than U-tube style overflows.
Someone posted a pic of a Reef Octopus over flow the other day that really looked nice.

 

[JasonD]

I used Lifereef overflow for several years all I ever did was clean the u tube about once every six months. The thing never missed a beat.

Jason