Houston we have a problem...
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, 06-02-2012 at 09:22 PM (1617 Views)
Today I got to work on my sump. Fun times until I hit a snag... ugh... again. OK I don't have pics to post so I will need you guys to put on your imagination hats on. My sump is a 110 gal tank 6 feet long. My original plan was to place the external pump next to the sump making the total length of sump and dart pump about a little less than 7 feet. After measuring it all out it fits perfect inside the stand (without the plumbing parts). After trying to add all the plumbing it will not fit.
SO MY BIG QUESTION IS.... Can I build a shelf and place the external dart pump on top of the sump with a 90 degree elbow and a check valve? I know dart would need to be primed prior to getting it going, and with the check valve it would not need to be primed again in case of a power failure (I think?). The other option is to drill the sump on the back right hand side place the pump behind the stand (basically in between the wall and the stand) making it much harder to access. I would also have to place the tank about 8-10" away from the wall - instead of my planned 4-6".
I'm open for suggestions and advise! HELP!