Power strip that doesn't turn back on after poweroutage?

So if a hob overflow is setup right, then it won't lose siphon?! Hmm I always wondered why people had problems losing siphon. I had mine for about 3 yrs & it never lost siphon on its own. I must of gotten lucky setting it up.

 

I use the same eshopps overflow and turn off my pump for feeding everyday,have never lost siphon.

 

I havent used one in years, but I had an aqualifter fitted to my U-tube. I don't know if thats still a useful failsafe.

 

I haven't had an issue with losing siphon during power outages either, and I too used one for about 3 years.

As long as the overflow keeps both ends of the U-tube submerged during a power outrage, it shouldn't lose siphon. The other factor is ensuring there is enough flow going through the U-tube at times when the power is on so that there is never air stuck in the U-tube, which may cause it to lose siphon during a power outage.

The best fail safe however is simply making sure the return chamber of your sump does not hold enough water to overflow the display tank, in case the U-tube does somehow lose siphon.

 

The one time I had an overflow is cause someone was looking at the tank & seen the u tube & pulled it up out of curiosity. Unfortunately I wasn't there to stop them. And then the phone rings.

 

Guess you'll have to duck tape the U-tube to the overflow now haha. Fool proof!

 

I too have never worried about my siphon restarting because it always does. In 17 years it hasn't failed me. I turn off my pumps via a bathroom timer and it comes back on when I'm not in the room. Set up correctly, the siphon will be as reliable as the powerstripe.

 

No more worries. My new tank is drilled with overflow sensors. It's cheaper to have sensors that shuts off pumps than to pay for any damage caused from overflow. Especially since tank is on 2nd floor in a rental. Let alone the value with peace of mind while I'm at work.

 

Thanks you all!

As has been said: If your HOB siphon style overflow is set up right, it Won't loose it's siphon in a power out!!

But, I've heard about this guy I call Proffessor Murphy, and his laws!
Due to Murphys law, I got this excellent sensor, that always stays out of the water, near the surface in the back of my DT. If the sensor gets wet, fish splash, high water about to overflow, it shuts down what ever is plugged into it- like the Return pump!

It's in the link above

* BTW- this is a quality product, does not rely on any relays, or floats, and works flawlessly!
Well worth it for the insurance it provides!
And no, I don't sell them, or get a dime if you buy one! ;-)

 

Absolutely one should do what makes one feel comfortable and safe. But Mr. Murphy has a 1000 doors he can come through, so don't get too comfy. What if that piece of equipment fails? A failed piece of equipment = water on the floor. A properly set up and maintained overflow = no water. It's the same as check valves, if they could not fail they would be awesome. But where they can fail, it's safer to have your tank and sump set up properly.

I'm not saying don't get it, but make sure your overflow is setup correctly and then you'll have the bonus of feeling extra safe. There are so many mishaps that are possible in this hobby. Different people put different weight on what is probable.