solenoids

[christyf5]

Merry Christmas all!

I'm just thinking about hooking up a float valve to my sump setup for auto top off. I never really thought about a solenoid until someone pointed it out the in the auto top off thread (http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7266) . I've checked out the one at J&L but I was wondering if there was another one out there that functioned as well but was cheaper and available locally.
TIA

Christy :)

[Jack]

I know people that use the solinoid in conjunction with their RO/DI units for auto top-off but there is a warning: not reccomended for level control in the aquarium. WHY?



From J&L's website: (http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/shopping/jalstore.cgi?user_action=detail&catalogno=ro-kpfvkit)

Complete Float Valve Kit

The Float Valve Kit allows an RO to fill a reservoir to a desired level, then shut down water production completely.

This kit works from pressure only, no electricity.

Included within this kit is a pressure solenoid, float valve, check valve, a 1/8" elbow, a male 1/8" x 1/8" connector and 1 foot each of blue and orange tubing.

Not recommended for level control in aquariums. [/i]



I want one of these too. Can anyone answer why you can't use them for auto-top off? Too much on/off's for the solenoid?

[Delphinus]

I too would sure like to know why :question:

[StirCrazy]

I too would sure like to know why :question:

it is simply a disclaimer so you can't sue them if it fails and turns your salt water reef into a fresh water reef and destroys your floor.

same as the disclaimer on southdown sand.

Steve

[Jack]

Ok.

Just out of curiousity, what is the disclamer on the southdown sand?

[StirCrazy]

Ok.

Just out of curiousity, what is the disclamer on the southdown sand?

"not safe for use in aquariums"

Steve

[christyf5]

so I suppose this is the best/only solenoid out there to do the job?? :wink:

[Bryan]

If you want to do mail-order then www.mcmaster.com.

They have an excellent shipping policy for Canadians. Order shipped at a reasonable rate by Purolator courier, no duty or brokerge fees.