Alternative to using aqua lifter pump on an overflow

[Reefer0513]

Does anyone know of an alternative to using a aqua lifter pump for an overflow? I am tried of having them fail. They just do not last at all. It seems in the last six months I have had to replace three of them and all three failers have lead to water spilling out on to my carpet and making my wife mad.

[saxman]

getting rid of the CPR-type overflow is the best way to eliminate the pump. get yourself a U-tube type.