Thread: sump in bsmt.
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Old February 19th 06, 11:15 AM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
kim gross
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Hi everyone,

I'm upgrading my sumpless 30 gal to a 58RR and building my own sump.
I'm considering putting my sump in the basement for numerous reasons
but there's one potential reason not to. The only logical place would
be next to the oil furnace and gas hot water heater. When the furnace
kicks on, you can smell heating oil fumes (slightly). Do I need to be
concerned about these fumes making their way into the sump's water,
with it being only four feet away? If so, I'll just use a smaller
sump in the stand upstairs. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Grant
I would not put a sump in your basement. If you can smell the oil fumes
some of them will get into your water which can not be good for your
tank. So either find another place in the basement away from the oil
furnace or go with the smaller sump in the stand.

Kim