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Old 02-09-2008, 03:24 PM   #896 (permalink)
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HI Michael, New tanks/sumps and all that good stuff is nerve racking at 1st. I have a flood alarm that runs along the base of the stand that eases alot of tension, It is a tiny wire with a quarter size piece on the end that will make a beeping sound if it comes in contact with water. Might be a good idea for you to get one incase you are not home and someone else is. Tell them all what pumps to turn off if something happens. I have had a "emergency' session with everybody that lives here.... lol I have a sign on the wall by the outlets that says if Overflowing pull these cords, lol They all think I am nuts but Hey... It beats gallons and gallons of water on the floor doing alot of damage. i also make sure all powerheads , equipment in the tank is far enough under water so if the return pump is shut off they wont be out of water.... I leave all powerheads running in the main tank if the return pump needs to be shut off. Anyway.... The flood alarm ( and yes I did have the tank overflow once) is a great item to have,,, and cheap too.
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