Auto Top Off System

jsdratm · 01/12/2007, 07:03 PM

I'm rather tired of topping off my tank and want more stability, so I have been considering an auto-top off system. Has anyone had experience with this model or can anyone recommend a model?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1

avshockey311 · 01/12/2007, 07:34 PM

I have had mine for several months now and love it. Probably one of the best investments I have made so far. The only thing I dont really like about it is the audible alert when it is filling. Other than that a great system.

kfowler · 01/12/2007, 07:39 PM

I just purchased the DIY Kit from Premium Aquatics and it seems to work very well.

brianbigoats · 01/12/2007, 08:30 PM

i have one it works great there is a switch in side the box to turn off thr buzzer. i have had mine for a year and works great

AndyB4784 · 01/12/2007, 08:33 PM

for that price and the price of the pump you're only about $50 away from the osmolator from tunze. i love my osmolator and the calcium dispenser that i made out of a nalgine bottle.

ninjamini · 01/12/2007, 09:06 PM

Niveaumat Top Off Water Replacer

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1

navajo · 01/12/2007, 10:45 PM

Another vote for the Tunze Osmolator. The optical sensor seems to be a LOT more trustworthy that floats.

I hooked mine up to top off with Kalk and it has had no problems so far.

I hear you about the pain it is for daily top offs. Good move getting an auto top off! If they just made something to automatically clean my skimmer cup for me now...

jsdratm · 01/12/2007, 10:55 PM

Where is the best place to buy the osmolator?

navajo · 01/12/2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally posted by jsdratm
Where is the best place to buy the osmolator?

Best price I found when I was looking was MarineDepot.com

drummereef · 01/13/2007, 12:03 AM

www.autotopoff.com has worked great for me so far. Simple and reliable.

ryan115 · 01/13/2007, 12:25 AM

I used melev's design and used some float switches from aquahub...about 1.5 months and no problems yet

GQuinn · 01/13/2007, 12:28 AM

I got mine from www.oeanussystems.com and have been very happy.

Gary

GQuinn · 01/13/2007, 12:32 AM

Sorry wrong link try www.oceanussystems.com

Gary

hyperfocal · 01/13/2007, 02:02 AM

I'm very happy with my Spectrapure LLC-S

jsdratm · 01/13/2007, 09:16 AM

I'm a bit wary of buying the cheaper models since they don't check if the reservoir is empty before pumping. I wouldn't want my Eheim pump to burn up! I think I will probably go with the ATO model since the Tunze doesn't appear to offer enough improvements to merit the 75% higher cost.

strittmatter · 01/13/2007, 10:18 AM

Any one that has a DIY float switch should make sure they are using a relay other wise you may get a deadly shock someday.

01/12/2007, 07:03 PM	#1
jsdratm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 237	Auto Top Off System I'm rather tired of topping off my tank and want more stability, so I have been considering an auto-top off system. Has anyone had experience with this model or can anyone recommend a model? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1

01/12/2007, 07:34 PM	#2
avshockey311 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,643	I have had mine for several months now and love it. Probably one of the best investments I have made so far. The only thing I dont really like about it is the audible alert when it is filling. Other than that a great system. __________________ Surgeon General's WARNING: This hobby may be addictive, and has also been known to drain bank accounts. Current Tank Info: 90 AGA MegaFlow, 120 lbs. LR, RedSea Berlin skimmer, 20 gallon sump, 2 150W Metal Halide

01/12/2007, 07:39 PM	#3
kfowler Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,095	I just purchased the DIY Kit from Premium Aquatics and it seems to work very well. __________________ Kevin "You cannot achieve what you are not willing to pursue." Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef

01/12/2007, 10:45 PM	#7
navajo Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 644	Another vote for the Tunze Osmolator. The optical sensor seems to be a LOT more trustworthy that floats. I hooked mine up to top off with Kalk and it has had no problems so far. I hear you about the pain it is for daily top offs. Good move getting an auto top off! If they just made something to automatically clean my skimmer cup for me now... __________________ Tom (The Tool Man) "Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to KEEP fish and his family will soon be eating Ramen Noodles..." Current Tank Info: 210 GAL SW/ 55 GAL Heavily planted FW/ 3000 GAL KOI Pond/

01/13/2007, 12:03 AM	#10
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	www.autotopoff.com has worked great for me so far. Simple and reliable. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

01/12/2007, 08:30 PM	#4
brianbigoats Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lodi, CA Posts: 1,122	i have one it works great there is a switch in side the box to turn off thr buzzer. i have had mine for a year and works great

01/12/2007, 08:33 PM	#5
AndyB4784 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: lansing, mi Posts: 309	for that price and the price of the pump you're only about $50 away from the osmolator from tunze. i love my osmolator and the calcium dispenser that i made out of a nalgine bottle.

01/12/2007, 09:06 PM	#6
ninjamini Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 2,306	Niveaumat Top Off Water Replacer http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1

01/12/2007, 10:55 PM	#8
jsdratm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 237	Where is the best place to buy the osmolator?

01/13/2007, 12:25 AM	#11
ryan115 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 753	I used melev's design and used some float switches from aquahub...about 1.5 months and no problems yet

01/13/2007, 12:28 AM	#12
GQuinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 982	I got mine from www.oeanussystems.com and have been very happy. Gary

01/13/2007, 12:32 AM	#13
GQuinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 982	Sorry wrong link try www.oceanussystems.com Gary

01/13/2007, 02:02 AM	#14
hyperfocal Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edge of oblivion Posts: 1,708	I'm very happy with my Spectrapure LLC-S __________________ "Froth at the top, dregs at bottom, but the middle excellent." -- Voltaire Current Tank Info: getting back into the hobby

01/13/2007, 09:16 AM	#15
jsdratm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 237	I'm a bit wary of buying the cheaper models since they don't check if the reservoir is empty before pumping. I wouldn't want my Eheim pump to burn up! I think I will probably go with the ATO model since the Tunze doesn't appear to offer enough improvements to merit the 75% higher cost.

01/13/2007, 10:18 AM	#16
strittmatter Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 409	Any one that has a DIY float switch should make sure they are using a relay other wise you may get a deadly shock someday.