Return pump section in sump
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Little c big D
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Can you send a picture of the return area as it is now? The reason I don't believe it lacks water is because the reefer has an automatic top off. I assume your top off is set up and full right? The float valve is in the return Chamber. It would drain it self to balance the water level. Also your emergency drain should pick up the slack. Pictures in the sump would. Be super helpful
Little c big D
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Additionally the varios 6 comes nowhere close to being able to over pump the drain.
Little c big D
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All questions are good, and that I would agree that it is a water level issue but the auto top off would correct it by draining it self. That's the hang up. Is yours working?
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I think I was underfilled and maybe still am?? Pump working good at level 3 now. Not draining the return tank. How bad does my setup look?? And how do I get rid of that gurgling sound?? Turn the valve?? More water?? Seem like if any more water goes in the sump it’s gonna be pretty high. Thanks again guys…don’t rip me to bad.
Little c big D
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Video doesn't work for me
Video plays on my Droid.
The gurgling in the overflow and the bubbles in the sump can be fixed by closing the gate valve on the main (siphon) drain.
The gurgling in the overflow and the bubbles in the sump can be fixed by closing the gate valve on the main (siphon) drain.
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Must be an apple thing cause I can’t watch it either. Thanks for the feedback though friend!! I’m trying it now!!
Slowly close the gate valve a quarter turn or so at a time.
The goal is to raise the level in the overflow box so that the main drain starts siphoning and the other drain just has a trickle.
Little c big D
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I got it to load. Slow the drain a bit like @nereefpat says. Not all the way just slowly untill it quiets. It takes a few for it to adjust it self. Is there water in the top off tank?
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Top off tank meaning reservoir tank?? No water in that.
Little c big D
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That will keep your return area balanced. Fill that with fresh! I'm guessing you use RO?
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What do you mean by top off tank. Pic is drain and return. Where would top off tank be??
