Top Off DIY

Gizmo · #1 07-13-2005, 02:10 AM

I know there have been lots of topoff ideas using a premixed bucket yadda yadda.

what I was thinking of doing (as per the pic) was to use a solenoid to control the RO/DI Directly to fill the sump back up as per a float switch. Before the items get brought up, Temp of water going in: Yes it will not be @ tank temp, however, since it is such a small amount at any given time, the heaters (and other heat donating equipment) will compensate for that. Salt? Not needed, since this is just a top off, not a sol'n for water changes. Let me know what you think or let me know if I'm off my rocker.
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Johnny Reefer · #2 07-13-2005, 02:40 AM

No, I don't think your off your rocker. I been talkin' to my LFS about the very same thing. Gonna do it when I move, hopefully in one year.

BTW, what does the word "sol'n" mean?

Cheers,

Gizmo · #3 07-13-2005, 03:03 AM

solution, sorry

Too many years in the engineering books, can't lose the shorthand.

Johnny Reefer · #4 07-13-2005, 03:07 AM

No prob. I thought that's what it meant. Just wanted to be sure.

Anyhoo, back to the top-off. I'm told that system can be split off, too, to feed multiple tanks. I could use that!

Cheers,

Johnny Reefer · #5 07-13-2005, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Reefer

I'm told that system can be split off, too, to feed multiple tanks.

But if your an engineer I suppose you already figured that. Sorry, didn't mean to insult you there.

Cheers,

Gizmo · #6 07-13-2005, 03:17 AM

Different kind

Computer Engineer, If you want your computer to control it, No problem. I'm just not sure if anyone has done this before, best to check and see before another copper incident involving DIY radiators

Johnny Reefer · #7 07-13-2005, 03:29 AM

I get from talkin' to my LFS that not only has it been done but I think it is fairly common place. Although, maybe not that common or the direct sump feed idea would have been talked about more on this board.
Anyway, much of how it would exactly work is unclear to me, (I'm no engineer of any kind and I've never dealt with RO systems before), but I'm told it is possible. One other thing that I want to do with mine is set up an in line additive drip as well. I'm told that will also be possible.

Cheers,

littlesilvermax · #8 07-13-2005, 02:54 PM

I like the system, but float switches do fail.

I would use your design as a back-up system to a mechanical float valve and RO pressure sensing shut-off, or the other way around.

mr_alberta · #9 07-13-2005, 02:57 PM

I agree with littlesilvermax. I'd put the output of the R/O through a mechanical float valve and have the solenoid cut power if the water gets too high. That's what I do. Works like a charm.

Johnny Reefer · #10 07-13-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy

I agree with littlesilvermax. I'd put the output of the R/O through a mechanical float valve and have the solenoid cut power if the water gets too high. That's what I do. Works like a charm.

Make that three. That was my LFS's suggestion, exactly.

Cheers,