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  1. jnbahwkins

    jnbahwkins Fire Worm

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    What do you do to prevent backflow through the pump into sump if power fails.
     
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  2. Craig Manoukian

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    Drill a small hole on the the tank side of the return line to the display tank. A 1/16" hole above the water line will break the siphon if the pump fails.
     
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  3. jnbahwkins

    jnbahwkins Fire Worm

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    Thanx,that sounds easy enough and cheap..
     
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  4. Brian_B47

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    Another idea is to put a check valve inline ;)
     

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  5. Craig Manoukian

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    I'm too cheap BB47! ;)
     
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  6. Brian_B47

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    Just handing out options. I think I only paid $12.00. :)
     
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  7. jnbahwkins

    jnbahwkins Fire Worm

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    Thanks,I will consider both
     
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  8. Scoffer

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    My check valve was only about 5.99 or so at lowes.....I used a 1/2 inch with PVC pieces for ends to stick a hose onto!!

    hope thats ok ......
     
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