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I have a similar DIY leak detector using the breakout box, for several years now.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...out#post861461 This thread has a few other good suggestions for using the breakout box.
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Nice one!
Here is what I use. They have it at homedepot Canada stores for $10. The probe is underneath I opened it and soldered old headearphone wires at the contact so I can place the wire where leak will likely be. It uses a 9v battery. I connected 9v power adapter so I don't have to worry about changing battery. I just test the end probes once in a while for peace of mind. They have a wifi version of these things now. That might be a splurge for me to spend. http://m.homedepot.com/p/Re-Useable-...WD21/204116885 |
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So some of you folks are using probes made of copper in your reef systems without issue? Nails may not be harmful since they're steel, they'll simply corrode over time, but is copper not potentially harmful to your livestock, specifically coral? There might be a good reason the Apex probes are costly, they're probably titanium. In order to save a few bucks, you may be putting your valuable livestock at risk.
EDIT: Ok, never mind, my bad. I see these 'probes' are outside the tank & are only exposed when water overflows & hits the floor?
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Leak detection systems are normally outside your tanks, on the floor...
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Yes, thanks, I get that. I have a small battery operated one in the basement next to my RO system waste water collection container. Even that appears to have stainless steel probes. Reading the opening post led me to believe the individual has these probes in the reef system since he's using them with his Apex to control pumps, not simply sound an alarm. Even mentions he has one on the top of his tank. Some systems use float switches for that, so I reckon that's where my train of thought was. Either way, never a bad idea to be cautious with the use of copper around a reef tank.
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Important point about copper in the reef though, and float switches can also be used with the IO breakout box. Currently I use one to turn on/off a solenoid as part of my DIY ATO.
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The copper only hits the water instantaneously for a second max then the pump is triggered off, my water level drops instantly and fast (1.5" drain times 2 1.5" return thats 4.5 inches of straight down to my basement sump.) This drops the water instantly in my tank then the pump will turn back on after a few seconds. At no time is the copper really "in" my tank. The water once it hits the top rim of my tank in the event that somehow magically my 2 drains were to be clogged up or not working my pump will shutoff any I wont have 6000GPH spewing out all over my living room upstairs. The apex probes look like stainless, they have stainless philips screws right on the bottom of them holding them together. If you believe that a tiny coat hanger tip just merely brushing the surface of your water for less than a second is going to somehow leach or put something bad in the water then go ahead and spend the $50 for a neptune probe but I dont see a problem. I would even run this on a 5 gallon nano system as I dont believe that brief encounter is going to harm the water also your drains should never clog nor should your pump change speeds but this is a 100% failsafe that will let you sleep good at night and when your away on vacation. I do see your point on copper -> saltwater but I dont think the design I am using was really explained the greatest in the beginning. Last edited by element291; 12-12-2016 at 05:28 PM. |
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This made me laugh after -
Yes copper is no good for reef tanks but hey they use it to treat fish disease etc! |
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