Question about return in AIO

[leCHOWDER]

Hi,

First post, new to the hobby.

I have an IM AIO and Im trying to get the water level right in my sump for an ato.

Will the GHP of the return pump impact the water level of the return baffle area? For example, will too string of a pump empty the return baffle before it can naturally refill? I feel like this is true just wat to confirm to make sure I'm not confused.

Thanks!

 

[Azedenkae]

Hi,

First post, new to the hobby.

I have an IM AIO and Im trying to get the water level right in my sump for an ato.

Will the GHP of the return pump impact the water level of the return baffle area? For example, will too string of a pump empty the return baffle before it can naturally refill? I feel like this is true just wat to confirm to make sure I'm not confused.

Thanks!

Yes, if the pumping speed is too high then it will absolutely empty the chamber before the chamber is refilled. However I don't think that'll be the case with the IM pumps. Generally it will reach a balance, which depends on how much water is in the tank and what you set your pump to.

 

[leCHOWDER]

Thanks! I actually had to replace my pump, and I think the new ona was set too high. I lowered it and now the water level in the return is just below the overflow baffle so that's where I put the ato. Thanks for confirming though, want to be sure I'm not going completely crazy, just the right amount.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

You're on the right track and like mentioned above, there is a balance with water level in the dt and sump where it will be in equilibrium. That's where you said your ATO