WMAS Discussion Forum : Sump overfilling has me puzzled

WMAS Discussion Forum : Sump overfilling has me puzzled http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:11:50 +0000 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:33:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=82945 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Sump overfilling has me puzzled : Don't even think it has an...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626614&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626614 Author: Boxfish
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Posted: August 04 2017 at 12:33pm

Don't even think it has an auto shut off valve]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:33:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626614&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626614 <![CDATA[Sump overfilling has me puzzled : Great.I still recommend checking...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626608&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626608 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: August 04 2017 at 9:57am

Great.

I still recommend checking the Auto-Shut-Off Valve at the RO Unit. As you may know, the purpose of the Auto-Shut-Off Valve is to decrease the pressure at the ATO Valve so it operates better and longer. ATO valves will fail too soon when they have to hold back 60 psi rather than ~12 psi. If you want, I can check it for you and install a new Auto Shut-Off Valve if needed. I'll be back up north next week.

Aloha,

Mark

808-345-1049

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2017 09:57:55 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626608&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626608 <![CDATA[Sump overfilling has me puzzled : well 3rd float valves a charm....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626599&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626599 Author: Boxfish
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Posted: August 03 2017 at 10:55pm

well 3rd float valves a charm. the 2 kent ones wouldnt work and one was new. tried a brs one and rock solid works like a charm]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2017 22:55:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626599&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626599 <![CDATA[Sump overfilling has me puzzled : Still have it for you. I'd...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626543&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626543 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: July 31 2017 at 3:16pm

Still have it for you. I'd like to do trade and cash for a Prime HD when you have one.]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:16:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626543&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626543 <![CDATA[Sump overfilling has me puzzled : Im trying a different float now...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626526&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626526 Author: Boxfish
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Posted: July 31 2017 at 11:42am

Im trying a different float now and it seems to be holding the level. We'll see there.
Also Marcoss I have thought about your option too. I did change the height of my Durso overflow or what ever you call it. I will check into that to.
Stay tuned.

Mark Im ready for the green softy!
]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:42:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626526&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626526 <![CDATA[Sump overfilling has me puzzled : Have you ruled out that your return...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626525&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626525 Author: Marcoss
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Posted: July 31 2017 at 11:26am

Have you ruled out that your return is pumping slower or that your drain lines are working properly? I had a drain line cause that very issue with my system. It caused water to hold excessively in the tank and randomly it would fill my sump beyond capacity. ]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:26:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626525&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626525 <![CDATA[Sump overfilling has me puzzled : Turn off the water to the float...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626518&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626518 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: July 31 2017 at 9:47am

Turn off the water to the float valve and see if the water still rises.

Is this a manual float connected to the RO unit or does the float operate an electric solenoid that opens and closes?

The RO unit has an auto shut-off valve which may be defective allowing full city water pressure to push at the valve, which then leaks as it wasn't made to handle +60 psi

Feel free to text/call to walk through the solution and even see if I can visit to check it out.

Aloha,

Mark

808-345-1049

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2017 09:47:46 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626518&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626518 <![CDATA[Sump overfilling has me puzzled : Hey allIm a bit confused with...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82945&PID=626514&title=sump-overfilling-has-me-puzzled#626514 Author: Boxfish
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Posted: July 30 2017 at 11:38pm

Hey all
Im a bit confused with whats happening in my sump maybe someone has some advice.
Been running my tank for 20 years with no issues of overflow in my sump. Recently my water level keeps rising above the auto top off float. I figured the float was bad since it was old so I replaced it with a new one same thing it keeps happening it keeps filling past the float level and will over a period of days top out my sump. I dont think the valve is letting in water as it looks and seems to be functioning properly.
So Im at a loss to whats happening. Any suggestions to check or theories would be great.

Thanks
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