solenoids
 

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 . 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 :)

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/sh...gno=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?

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

Ok.

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

"not safe for use in aquariums"

Steve

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

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.