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I use a double float set-up similar to this.
http://autotopoff.com/products/DS1/ I actually have it right out of the water in my sump, and only use it as a secondary (and third) safeguard in case my primary float (which regulates sump level and fed by my RO/DI) fails. The primary float feed only comes on for 5 min every 6 hours via a solenoid that is connected to my Apex. If power is off, solenoid is off. The power goes through the double switch controller, and will cut power if the 2nd or 3rd float is activated. http://autotopoff.com/Solenoids/ The double float switch will not allow power to the solenoid. Might be a little overkill, as even my primary float has never failed. But it does give me good peace of mind. And the whole set-up costs way less than a Tunze or most other ATOs.
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I have a second hand JBJ auto top off with controller and 2 floats and a cheap pump (can't remember brand atm) been working awesome for over a year and half with no issues
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Me too. Been using the autotopoff.com unit for many years without problem coupled to an aqualifter pump. It's fairly bulletproof.
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I use a gravity feed from a bucket. System Cost 15.00 and has never failed
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150 gallon reef mostly softies/lps. 50 gal sump with bubble magnus skimmer/ Led fuge light/refugium/ 1200 return and tunze powerheads. Dual pharoah main tank led.4 pump dosser. 550 gallon stingray tank water drip system 150 bowfront. 75 turtle tank, many others |
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I have used 2 Kent Float Valves for 14 years with no problems.
I uses 1 Kent Float Valve from my RODI to a 45 gal drum and a second Fent Float Valve from the 45 gal drum to my sump. The water storage tank can be any size. I use a 45 gal drum, Tom R |
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using the Tunzie 3155 ato system, so far it works very well. I like the gravity system best but my wife has a problem with a five gallon pail on top of a 6' step ladder in the living room. LOL!
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Hey! I never "LEFT" the hobby, just doing fresh water now. Which is still listed as part of Canreef if I'm not mistaken. Last edited by The Guy; 07-14-2015 at 04:00 PM. |