My new DIY skimmer

[Dale D]

Thanks Darren. I was thinking of going with the MAK 4.

I would just run a U tube over the sump until I get a chance to build my new sump and then I would install it using a bulkhead. There shouldn't be a problem using the U tube if it was kept as short as possible. If the power goes out there should enough water left in the pump and the skimmer to get it going again.