lifereef overflows...

Weezel111 · 09/21/2006, 12:42 PM

ok, for all the people that have lifereef overflows:

1) have you ever had a flood due to loss of syphon?

2) if not, how long have you been using it trouble free?

nait002 · 09/21/2006, 01:03 PM

no floods, no loss of syphon. I change the U tube once a month and I've been using it for about 7 mos.

sjm817 · 09/21/2006, 01:36 PM

1) no
2) ~ 1.5 years

These are the most reliable, best flowing hob overflows available

pmui · 09/21/2006, 01:54 PM

1) no either, change the tube every 6-8mo.
2) 2 1/2 years

Weezel111 · 09/21/2006, 01:58 PM

have you ever heard of anyone that had an overflow with lifereef? i am in limbo of whether i wan tot drill my tank or just pop an overflow syphon on there...tank is running so its a lot easier to use the life reef...

i havent heard anyhting bad about them yet...but then again no one ever really bluntly asked the question...

thanks for the responses

any one else?

Weezel111 · 09/21/2006, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pmui
1) no either, change the tube every 6-8mo.
2) 2 1/2 years

why do you have to change the tubes? do they get distorted? how much do the tubes cost? where can you get them from?

sjm817 · 09/21/2006, 02:12 PM

I just clean mine out every 3 months or so. Never changed it.

pmui · 09/21/2006, 02:13 PM

the tubes, get dirty, or algae / corline growth some time they start to crack. it's a precausion...replacing the tube is 5$, it's better that waking up to a flood.

TWallace · 09/21/2006, 02:13 PM

I'd like to know that as well. Why do you need to change tubes? Due to algae build up inside it? I have a CPR overflow that scares the crap out of me having read the horror stories about it on this forum. I may switch to a U-tube style one at some point.

pmui · 09/21/2006, 02:15 PM

as for a overflow opposed to a drilled tank, to be safe I would add the overflow. If you drill and crack the tank its a big hassle becuase it's already up and running.

Weezel111 · 09/22/2006, 07:25 AM

thanks for all the replies...i agree, getting an overflow from lifereef will be the route i take...thanks for your opinions

09/21/2006, 12:42 PM	#1
Weezel111 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 161	lifereef overflows... ok, for all the people that have lifereef overflows: 1) have you ever had a flood due to loss of syphon? 2) if not, how long have you been using it trouble free?

09/21/2006, 01:36 PM	#3
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	1) no 2) ~ 1.5 years These are the most reliable, best flowing hob overflows available __________________ - Scott

09/21/2006, 01:54 PM	#4
pmui Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Union, NJ /NY Posts: 606	1) no either, change the tube every 6-8mo. 2) 2 1/2 years __________________ edit: url's are not permitted in signatures. Current Tank Info: 120Gal w/ 30 gal. sump. (4)VHO

09/21/2006, 02:12 PM	#7
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I just clean mine out every 3 months or so. Never changed it. __________________ - Scott

09/21/2006, 02:13 PM	#8
pmui Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Union, NJ /NY Posts: 606	the tubes, get dirty, or algae / corline growth some time they start to crack. it's a precausion...replacing the tube is 5$, it's better that waking up to a flood. __________________ edit: url's are not permitted in signatures. Current Tank Info: 120Gal w/ 30 gal. sump. (4)VHO

09/21/2006, 01:03 PM	#2
nait002 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: milwaukee Posts: 663	no floods, no loss of syphon. I change the U tube once a month and I've been using it for about 7 mos.

09/21/2006, 01:58 PM	#5
Weezel111 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 161	have you ever heard of anyone that had an overflow with lifereef? i am in limbo of whether i wan tot drill my tank or just pop an overflow syphon on there...tank is running so its a lot easier to use the life reef... i havent heard anyhting bad about them yet...but then again no one ever really bluntly asked the question... thanks for the responses any one else?

09/21/2006, 02:13 PM	#9
TWallace Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,464	I'd like to know that as well. Why do you need to change tubes? Due to algae build up inside it? I have a CPR overflow that scares the crap out of me having read the horror stories about it on this forum. I may switch to a U-tube style one at some point.

09/21/2006, 02:15 PM	#10
pmui Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Union, NJ /NY Posts: 606	as for a overflow opposed to a drilled tank, to be safe I would add the overflow. If you drill and crack the tank its a big hassle becuase it's already up and running. __________________ edit: url's are not permitted in signatures. Current Tank Info: 120Gal w/ 30 gal. sump. (4)VHO

09/22/2006, 07:25 AM	#11
Weezel111 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 161	thanks for all the replies...i agree, getting an overflow from lifereef will be the route i take...thanks for your opinions