Sump question plumbing

[rennne39]

i have a 125 gallon tank i plan to add a sump by using a Eshopps Overflow Box Eclipse - L with a Trigger Systems Triton44 v2 Sump - 44 inch how would you plump this , first time ever doing a sump but firgured since I was starting over why not upgraded

 

[lapin]

From the overflow box you have 3 drains, Main, Secondary, Emergency
The sump has 3 places for those drains into the socks .
I would use pvc and make the runs as straight as possible.
If you have to go with bends try to use 45's or offsets and not 90's
https://blog.marinedepot.com/education-center/charts-diagrams/durso-herbie-bean-animal-overflow

 

[rennne39]

Thanks for your help

 

[tomreefer]

Anytime you using an overflow think safety. For one if failure what would happen? Test all issues and think about getting some leak detectors just in case.

 

[rennne39]

Anytime you using an overflow think safety. For one if failure what would happen? Test all issues and think about getting some leak detectors just in case.

I know this my sound stupid but what are or should I say how do I get leak detectors

 

[tomreefer]

Well I have an Apex controller and they do carry modules like FMM; Leak Detector modules you can add them. I would for sure recommend a controller anyway. Sump failures usually happen when your on vacation. I had this happen and not good, I learned the hard way. Now I have leak detectors; alarm; etc it will shut off all my pumps if it detects a leak and email me or text me what the alarm is. I think a must have for any overflow.

 

[billdogg]

You can get simple leak detectors at any local Big Box Hardware store. They are in the plumbing section usually near the hot water tanks. About $10 ea. I have one inside the stand near the sump and a couple more in back of the tank. Replace the batteries when you replace your smoke detector batteries and you will be good to go. Saved my bacon at least a couple times so far.