AGA overflows

kgbower · 04/02/2010, 04:52 PM

I have a 125 aga with two built in overflows, for some reason only one of the overflows is actually functioning and keeps gulping like it can't handle the flow.
Any ideas on a solution?
Thanks

Ynotme4886 · 04/02/2010, 05:03 PM

This may be a dumb question but is water going into both overflow boxes? Are the drain pipes set at the same heights?

If so, it sounds like the tank is not properly leveled. When I had mine I bought a 6 ft level just to get it leveled correctly

kgbower · 04/02/2010, 05:34 PM

The thing that throws me off is right now I am only running one return pump because with both running there is to much flow, but when I turn both on both overflows work fine

Ynotme4886 · 04/02/2010, 05:47 PM

Okay so what is the size of your return pumps??

When I had mine I used a pair of mag 9.5's with a valve on each, but I had 2 sumps that were connected instead of one big sump. It was more trouble then it was worth.

Something doesnt sound right.

kgbower · 04/02/2010, 05:52 PM

They are Eco 1080's from sunlight supply, I am going to switch them to something else, don't know what yet though

kgbower · 04/02/2010, 05:54 PM

I am posting from my phone right now, would it help if I loaded some pics of the plumbing and sump set up when I get home?

Ynotme4886 · 04/02/2010, 05:55 PM

wouldnt hurt any

04/02/2010, 04:52 PM	#1
kgbower Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 36	AGA overflows I have a 125 aga with two built in overflows, for some reason only one of the overflows is actually functioning and keeps gulping like it can't handle the flow. Any ideas on a solution? Thanks __________________ Dragon Eel's are cool until they attack EVERYTHING!! Current Tank Info: Never big enough!

04/02/2010, 05:34 PM	#3
kgbower Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 36	The thing that throws me off is right now I am only running one return pump because with both running there is to much flow, but when I turn both on both overflows work fine __________________ Dragon Eel's are cool until they attack EVERYTHING!! Current Tank Info: Never big enough!

04/02/2010, 05:52 PM	#5
kgbower Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 36	They are Eco 1080's from sunlight supply, I am going to switch them to something else, don't know what yet though __________________ Dragon Eel's are cool until they attack EVERYTHING!! Current Tank Info: Never big enough!

04/02/2010, 05:54 PM	#6
kgbower Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 36	I am posting from my phone right now, would it help if I loaded some pics of the plumbing and sump set up when I get home? __________________ Dragon Eel's are cool until they attack EVERYTHING!! Current Tank Info: Never big enough!

04/02/2010, 05:03 PM	#2
Ynotme4886 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 237	This may be a dumb question but is water going into both overflow boxes? Are the drain pipes set at the same heights? If so, it sounds like the tank is not properly leveled. When I had mine I bought a 6 ft level just to get it leveled correctly

04/02/2010, 05:47 PM	#4
Ynotme4886 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 237	Okay so what is the size of your return pumps?? When I had mine I used a pair of mag 9.5's with a valve on each, but I had 2 sumps that were connected instead of one big sump. It was more trouble then it was worth. Something doesnt sound right.

04/02/2010, 05:55 PM	#7
Ynotme4886 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 237	wouldnt hurt any