hmmm, overrflow question - box filled up?

[ser_renely]

Ok, I am sitting here messing about with my overflow, and trying to figure out why my overflow is filled up and not at its usual level of 2/3 full? That make sense? Basically it use to suck water down and now its not, since the water level is the same on both

 

[StupidsReef]

What type of overflow?? Internal or hang on the back??

 

[ser_renely]

hang on the back

 

[atwinparadox2]

Clogged somewhere?

 

[cdness]

it's probably clogged or restricted not allowing the correct flow to the sump.

 

[reefworm]

that's the most likely cause - look for kinks in your overflow to sump tubing and/or return line, sponges [if any] getting full, something stuck in the tube, etc.

 

[Playa-1]

Re: hmmm, overrflow question - box filled up?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13056142#post13056142 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ser_renely
Ok, I am sitting here messing about with my overflow, and trying to figure out why my overflow is filled up and not at its usual level of 2/3 full? That make sense? Basically it use to suck water down and now its not, since the water level is the same on both

Did it get air in the line and break the siphon?

 

[Sk8r]

get some smaller-diameter tubing and run it down the hose and see if you've got a clog.

 

[ser_renely]

yeah, I didn't think of a clog, since its fairly new, but I will investigate today, thanks guys

 

[Sk8r]

You might also have a return pump that is oversized for the dimension of the drain hose. I maintain one that is kind of an iffy combo because it quietens the water downflow: I have about 4" of drop, used to be much higher.