JBJ auto topoff?

VtheMaestro · 03/23/2010, 11:35 AM

I'm trying to find a simple and reliable ATO solution for my build. is the JBJ auto topoff controller with an aqualifter pump the way to go?

stanlalee · 03/23/2010, 12:10 PM

tunze osmolater. Its a little more expensive but it does come with the pump but the main thing is the sensor is virtually fail proof and not prone to sticking like float switches. That said the JBJ has worked flawless for me (twice, currently and several years ago I used one on another set up). the aqualifter on the other hand is definately NOT the way to go. Too weak (with large tanks it takes so long it times the JBJ out. stock time out is 14 minutes but it can be adjusted). too unreliable too. I used a mini-jet set at the lowest setting with half inch tubing both times and that worked great.

bevoboy · 03/23/2010, 03:20 PM

JBJ is super, super easy to install and use. One float in the sump/tank, one in the top off reservoir. I use a MJ400 in my reservoir. Works like a champ.

Fibinotchi · 03/23/2010, 04:36 PM

I just got mine a week ago and already I had one sensor fail and need to be reset, but the jury is still out. Since resetting it I have had no further problems. At least it didn't fail by staying open.

scottwhitson · 03/23/2010, 04:39 PM

I have used one for 5 years now and it has worked flawlessly also I use the aqualifter with it on a 75 gallon tank and it does great.

03/23/2010, 11:35 AM	#1
VtheMaestro Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 234	JBJ auto topoff? I'm trying to find a simple and reliable ATO solution for my build. is the JBJ auto topoff controller with an aqualifter pump the way to go?

03/23/2010, 12:10 PM	#2
stanlalee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hampton roads, va Posts: 1,799	tunze osmolater. Its a little more expensive but it does come with the pump but the main thing is the sensor is virtually fail proof and not prone to sticking like float switches. That said the JBJ has worked flawless for me (twice, currently and several years ago I used one on another set up). the aqualifter on the other hand is definately NOT the way to go. Too weak (with large tanks it takes so long it times the JBJ out. stock time out is 14 minutes but it can be adjusted). too unreliable too. I used a mini-jet set at the lowest setting with half inch tubing both times and that worked great.

03/23/2010, 03:20 PM	#3
bevoboy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 103	JBJ is super, super easy to install and use. One float in the sump/tank, one in the top off reservoir. I use a MJ400 in my reservoir. Works like a champ.

03/23/2010, 04:36 PM	#4
Fibinotchi Upstanding Citizen Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 650	I just got mine a week ago and already I had one sensor fail and need to be reset, but the jury is still out. Since resetting it I have had no further problems. At least it didn't fail by staying open.

03/23/2010, 04:39 PM	#5
scottwhitson Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 1,395	I have used one for 5 years now and it has worked flawlessly also I use the aqualifter with it on a 75 gallon tank and it does great.