How deep should the water be in the sump?
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The water level in your sump should be more than enough to keep the skimmer's pump submerged when it is running BUT not enough to overflow when it and the aquarium pumps are off. Can't tell you volume without knowing your sump's measurements.
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I installed mine with the water level up at normal operating depth. My wife was insistent that we get one for this summer. It wasn't hard but it wasn't easy either. I would recommend installing when level is below the return.
2152099
I had to add a valve on the pump so I can control the flow. I added right above the actual pump in the sump. Hope that helped. Unless I miss understand your question
1881819
Sorry to say but yes a hole or sump pit is necessary. The motor needs to be under water if it runs very long in order to have the motor cooled. Also the pump will only pump the water level down to about 3 or 4 inches before it sucks air or the float switch turns off. I dont know of any pumps that will do what you want it to do without a sump hole. I have a 50 gallon plastic drum buried in the floor of my basement to act as a sump. You should only need like maybe a 5 gallon bucket buried in your floor if the water just seeps in gradually. If the incoming water comes in in gushes or like a river you might want something bigger.
2079023
I have no idea. I installed the pump this summer - am very happy but the flow of water in to the sump has been minimal. This spring should be a good test Sorry very happy with the pump though.
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Hi Rolf...not too sure of your question, but when i had it we used it for our septic tank (in the caribbean)...it was okay...the sceptic was about 5-6 feet deep. Honestly it was a bit sometimish (as in sometimes that ball thing wouldn't activate the pump). we got a new one recently for another part of home....We live near a lagoon and its filled land so when the tide is high sometimes the water backs up...the one we got is the Red Lion Rl-SC50V 1/2 HP Cast Iron Sump Pump with Vertical Switch. its available on amazon...highly recommended. it has a much better activator switch (im sorry im not into the correct technical jargon)...hope this helps...but the pump you're asking about was still pretty good Hi Rolf...not too sure of your question, but when i had it we used it for our septic tank (in the caribbean)...it was okay...the sceptic was about 5-6 feet deep. Honestly it was a bit sometimish (as in sometimes that ball thing wouldn't activate the pump). we got a new one recently for another part of home....We live near a lagoon and its filled land so when the tide is high sometimes the water backs up...the one we got is the Red Lion Rl-SC50V 1/2 HP Cast Iron Sump Pump with Vertical Switch. its available on amazon...highly recommended. it has a much better activator switch (im sorry im... » Read More Hi Rolf...not too sure of your question, but when i had it we used it for our septic tank (in the caribbean)...it was okay...the sceptic was about 5-6 feet deep. Honestly it was a bit sometimish (as in sometimes that ball thing wouldn't activate the pump). we got a new one recently for another part of home....We live near a lagoon and its filled land so when the tide is high sometimes the water backs up...the one we got is the Red Lion Rl-SC50V 1/2 HP Cast Iron Sump Pump with Vertical Switch. its available on amazon...highly recommended. it has a much better activator switch (im sorry im not into the correct technical jargon)...hope this helps...but the pump you're asking about was still pretty good « Show Less
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most of what I've read online says 7" water level. That level is working well for me.
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The manufacturer recommends anywhere between 7-9 inches of water. When I originally bought this skimmer I had mine in 9" of water and it was flooding out the collection cup even when I had the adjustment all the way down to 0. I made a simple riser stand out of acrylic to take it to 7" of water and it has worked great for me. So to make the answer short and sweet yes 7" should be ideal depth for this skimmer. Hope this helps,Ben
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No, just low enough to attach the pump so that water doesn't run all over the place. Maybe 3 or 4 gallons, to be safe.
858013
Yes. We have one in a 5-gallon bucket with about 11" base diameter. The water level operates between 3" and 9". In other words, it is going to empty at about 9" of water. It is going to run more frequently than if it was in a sump basin.
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There is a section for the refugium in the sump filter. The volume is not 35 gallons but a portion of that divided up in the filter
1140200
The sump holds about 3 gallons and I would think you would want a larger volume of water in a sump for 125 gallon. flow rate is 700 gph. I usually see people running at minimum a 30 gallon sump. In regards to the other "answer" here. It is quiet running for me (had it on my tank for 4 years). Only loud when water level is low. I suspect something is not level on the pumps to create loudness being described.
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quote a lot... approximately 100-125 depending on how deep you fill the water.
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At its deepest, it's probably about 2 inches. That's an educated guess, but I'll bet I'm not off by much. :)
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I installed this pump about 13 feet above the water (10 feet above + 3 feet depth) with 4 right angle bends and 40' to the discharge. Since I had such a long run, I increased the discharge pipe to 1 1/2". Works great! Faster than my primary sump!
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I bought 2. Gave me about a 2" depth and then I carefully covered with gravel to avoid a massive cloud of dirty water. I filled the tank with water after it was all installed
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There is a check valve between the basepump and the sump well. If something does go wrong, the house water will be directed outside the house.