will this work?

I'm upgrading my sump. Month ago I upgraded my tank from 90 to 125. Now it is time to upgrade sump. For last 5 years I used GenX external pumps and they newer failed me. But I'm tired of their noise. Now I will use submersibble pumps. Please let me know. The first picture is my actual set up. In case if internal pump fails and I will not be able to fix it right away or do not have money to buy new one do you think that pump will still work without drilling sump like I draw? It might be hard on her right? I'm talking in emergency but it might be like 1 month. What you guys think? Please let me know. My new sump will be glass tank 36x12x16 and I do not want to drill it if my pumps will be internal.

 

Assuming you have an ATO to make up for evaporation, it will work. But I don't know why you wouldn't just drill the tank instead.

 

[It will be glass sump and I do not want to drill and take chance when I do not plan to use that pump. I will use the Mag and it will be inside sump. This external will be just in emergency.QUOTE=Seano Hermano;1029686]Assuming you have an ATO to make up for evaporation, it will work. But I don't know why you wouldn't just drill the tank instead.[/QUOTE]

 

I think it would work. The pump is made for external use, so what you drew looks like it's a good replacement for a broken in-sump pump.

The only thing I would be concerned about is the force of the water coming out of the hose. Like a fire hose, for example, it will push back. You would have to put something pretty heavy on the top of the tank, clamping that hose against the rim. If I understood correctly, you will only for a temporary solution, if your in-sump pump fails. Right?

 

Yes it is only in emergency situation.