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Originally Posted by mnollar Not to mention the most expensive. The problem is... I know that now and if my idea can work, I can solve my CPR issue for $15 without having to mess with my plumming. If it doesn't work, then I guess I need to sell it and invest in another one. My next tank is definitately going to be drilled.
This is what I had in mind... Now if I can find it at the LFS.  
Here's a place to order them online. The Hagen one looks to be better quality. For around 1$ you can't beat it. If it works. http://4littlepets.com/index.asp?Pag...D&ProdID=11067 http://www.arcatapet.com/item.cfm?cat=1732 |
In my experiences, the CPR overflows are responsible for more flooding than all of the other "commercially made" units combined. ANYTIME you have to depend on a pump to maintain siphon, you're just prolonging the inevitable. YES, you can clean and occasionally replace the pump, but...
Why not just replace it with a quality product that gives you some peace of mind, with no mechanical device to keep it going?
I understand they are spendy, (I've owned several) but can usually be found at a decent discount on the various boards in their "for sale" forums. In fact, I sold my last one here about 2 yrs ago to one of the members.
I figure the cost of cleaning or replacing flooring, whether it be carpet, or (maybe worse) hardwoods, far outweighs the cost of a quality product...
However, it's your tank, and of course, you can do things in any manner you choose...good luck.
Just my
