Man I feel like a moron...test your gear! - Page 2

jnb · 03/12/2009, 03:00 PM

i have to chuckle - I have done this too many times usually remembering only after about 1/2 gallon - now I use the oven timer and put something in front of the doors I might go thru and forget.... I have had to leave work a couple of times

I will be installing an electric solinoid valve controlled by my ACIII

pb4ugoout · 03/12/2009, 03:21 PM

^^^me too.

and yes i do own 40 towels. My mom for whatever reason likes to buy me new towels for xmas. So I get 4 more every year. I've lived on my own for 6 years now so thats 24 of them. The rest I've bought or came with buckets of salt. None of them are really worn out tho since I have so many. Good thing I had them this morning tho!

I have a waterbug'ish device, called a flood stopper i think, that I might try to hook up. It's basically an actuated valve that connects to microprocessor. Also connected is a water sensor. When the water sensor trips the system closes the valve and shuts off the water. Problem is the damn valve is like 1.25". It's designed for the main water supply in a house. I used to install them in people $$$$$$ vacation homes so they didn't show up one summer to a million plus in damages.

rguyler · 03/13/2009, 08:12 PM

I think the mechanical float valve I have in my RO tank cost around $6. Cheap peace of mind. Doesn't shut the water off but prevents floods.

pb4ugoout · 03/13/2009, 08:15 PM

how does it prevent a flood if it doesn't shut the water off?

karinward · 03/13/2009, 10:11 PM

You know what...u guys are funny, i dont see any women talking about forgetting to shut the water off, knock on wood, (i'm a woman) and i've never done this (in 6 years). Now i do slosh, dip, and spill water (not strong enough) sometimes, but i'm the one cleaning it up soooo, no one else can fuss. So for all you men the CORRECT answer is "Honey don't worry about a thing, I'll clean that right up AND is there anything i can do for you around the house!" LOLOLOLOLOL If that doesn't help you guys are doing something wrong.

Snausy · 03/14/2009, 09:59 AM

Oh don't worry, we ARE the one cleaning it up. You think I'm going to TRY and tell my lady to clean up my fishtank water? You're crazy.

We are just in here moaning about it and brainstorming ways to remember better with others that have the same problem. We CERTAINLY don't vent about it to our significant others. NEVER show weakness!

The best solution for me ever was to have the ATO tub 25 gallons and sitting in the laundry room where there was tile and drains in the floor. Overflows meant nothing and were just laughed about as I pushed the water around with a squeegee down the drain.

karinward · 03/14/2009, 03:14 PM

I would just like to see ya'll faces when one of your wives catch you trying to clean up an aquarium mess, while trying to keep quiet about it. You know I love you guys...but this imagine just has made me smile this weekend.

03/13/2009, 08:12 PM	#28
rguyler Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 606	I think the mechanical float valve I have in my RO tank cost around $6. Cheap peace of mind. Doesn't shut the water off but prevents floods. __________________ -- Rik Current Tank Info: 120G Reef - AI Hydra 26HD lighting, AquaC Skimmer, Reeflo Blackfin Pump, Gyre XF250 Dual Pumps, Aqua Medic Dosing Alk/Ca/Mg & Vinegar, HydroFill Ti ATO, Basement Sump w/Refugium and Kessil 160 Blue Lights

03/14/2009, 09:59 AM	#31
Snausy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 907	Oh don't worry, we ARE the one cleaning it up. You think I'm going to TRY and tell my lady to clean up my fishtank water? You're crazy. We are just in here moaning about it and brainstorming ways to remember better with others that have the same problem. We CERTAINLY don't vent about it to our significant others. NEVER show weakness! The best solution for me ever was to have the ATO tub 25 gallons and sitting in the laundry room where there was tile and drains in the floor. Overflows meant nothing and were just laughed about as I pushed the water around with a squeegee down the drain. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. -Mark Twain Current Tank Info: 300gal FOWLR- Emperor Angel, Rainbow Wrasse, Green Bird Wrasse, Dogface Puffer, Niger Trigger, Flame Hawkfish, Matted Filefish 150 Turbosnails that only come out at night! :D

03/12/2009, 03:00 PM	#26
jnb Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: S.E. Florida Deerfield Beach Posts: 2,581	i have to chuckle - I have done this too many times usually remembering only after about 1/2 gallon - now I use the oven timer and put something in front of the doors I might go thru and forget.... I have had to leave work a couple of times I will be installing an electric solinoid valve controlled by my ACIII

03/12/2009, 03:21 PM	#27
pb4ugoout Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 148	^^^me too. and yes i do own 40 towels. My mom for whatever reason likes to buy me new towels for xmas. So I get 4 more every year. I've lived on my own for 6 years now so thats 24 of them. The rest I've bought or came with buckets of salt. None of them are really worn out tho since I have so many. Good thing I had them this morning tho! I have a waterbug'ish device, called a flood stopper i think, that I might try to hook up. It's basically an actuated valve that connects to microprocessor. Also connected is a water sensor. When the water sensor trips the system closes the valve and shuts off the water. Problem is the damn valve is like 1.25". It's designed for the main water supply in a house. I used to install them in people $$$$$$ vacation homes so they didn't show up one summer to a million plus in damages.

03/13/2009, 08:15 PM	#29
pb4ugoout Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 148	how does it prevent a flood if it doesn't shut the water off?

03/13/2009, 10:11 PM	#30
karinward Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13	You know what...u guys are funny, i dont see any women talking about forgetting to shut the water off, knock on wood, (i'm a woman) and i've never done this (in 6 years). Now i do slosh, dip, and spill water (not strong enough) sometimes, but i'm the one cleaning it up soooo, no one else can fuss. So for all you men the CORRECT answer is "Honey don't worry about a thing, I'll clean that right up AND is there anything i can do for you around the house!" LOLOLOLOLOL If that doesn't help you guys are doing something wrong.

03/14/2009, 03:14 PM	#32
karinward Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13	I would just like to see ya'll faces when one of your wives catch you trying to clean up an aquarium mess, while trying to keep quiet about it. You know I love you guys...but this imagine just has made me smile this weekend.