Return Pump not turning back on...

[cbianco]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. The pump did come back on last night.

We had a little issue with our back up pump. We got home yesterday and everything was great until we took our puppy outside to do her business. Some time in the 5 seconds we were gone, our two year old turned off the only switch on our light strip that controls the pump. This created a siphon and the sump over flowed a little and we had to clean up some water off the floor. I never put a hole in the top of the PVC pipe because we only used it for water changes. Also our door that covers the light strip has a child proof lock... But we forgot to close that door. Now there is a hole in the pipe and we have our two year old on puppy patrol.

Still might be a good idea to clean/service the pump. Are you still considering a new pump?

Is your two year old's name Murphy by any chance. Glad to here it was only "some" water and not 25% of your tanks water.

Christopher

[Pennies2Cents]

Yes, still considering the new pump. Hopefully soon... I wanted to get a new one back when we ordered the tank but, it didnt work out. I take it as this being "our hint" to buy a new one. Its pretty old.

Our son's name is Mathew... It was enough water to add a full brute trash can of RO-DI water mixed with salt back into the tank...

[Mr Cob]

Murphy...lol

"Murphy's Law".

You were close though Christopher.

I think all of my son's names are Murphy....I use those DJ power control centers and they love to push the glowing buttons. lol

[roscozman]

That is exactly what we have. I should have put it high enough so only I can reach it. Should of...

[jrsatx20]

That is exactly what we have. I should have put it high enough so only I can reach it. Should of...

and what about eve. she would need a ladder then

[Pennies2Cents]

lol.. Thank you Ruben...