Auto Top off question

A.VOID · 07/11/2008, 10:24 PM

I'm trying to move RO/DI from a Brute to the sump.

The Brute is on the same floor (basement) about 25' away. I will need to run the lines through the ceiling.

Do I have relatively simple options?

areze · 07/11/2008, 10:30 PM

any pump that can get the water there will work... define simple though, you could possibly work out some sort of gravity syphon thing on a float valve.

JBJ would be a fit more foolproof, but the sensors wont reach anywhere near 25', so no pump protection from running dry. and you'd need to run a power line with the pipe to get over to the pump.

A.VOID · 07/12/2008, 08:44 AM

How do I run the pump so it turns on and turns off?

mfinn · 07/12/2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally posted by A.VOID
How do I run the pump so it turns on and turns off?

I use a product call a ATO to move my top-off water from my garage to my tank about 15' away.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...matic_Top_Off_(A.T.O.)_System_Water_Level_Controller_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_Dosing_Pumps_Top_Off_Electric_Pow ered_Plug_in_Units~vendor~.html

Nereaga · 07/12/2008, 08:49 AM

Look into Autotopoff.com, their double switches are great! All you need after that is a pump and some tubing. The double switch controller has a relay built in that calls for water and turns the pump on. Then when it gets to the desired height, it will shut the pump off.

Just makes sure you clean whatever you get regularly so it continues to function properly.

Brad

mfinn · 07/12/2008, 09:02 AM

Link doesn't work, but this is what it looks like.

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burton14e7 · 07/12/2008, 10:48 AM

There are a few really good products that you can get, the challenge will be modifying them for the length that you need to handle. I use the Tunze one but my RO/DI rubbermaid is right next to my sump.

07/11/2008, 10:24 PM	#1
A.VOID Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus Posts: 985	Auto Top off question I'm trying to move RO/DI from a Brute to the sump. The Brute is on the same floor (basement) about 25' away. I will need to run the lines through the ceiling. Do I have relatively simple options?

07/11/2008, 10:30 PM	#2
areze Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,048	any pump that can get the water there will work... define simple though, you could possibly work out some sort of gravity syphon thing on a float valve. JBJ would be a fit more foolproof, but the sensors wont reach anywhere near 25', so no pump protection from running dry. and you'd need to run a power line with the pipe to get over to the pump. __________________ current tanks:240g of wallet draining capacity.

07/12/2008, 10:48 AM	#7
burton14e7 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Keller, Tx Posts: 2,009	There are a few really good products that you can get, the challenge will be modifying them for the length that you need to handle. I use the Tunze one but my RO/DI rubbermaid is right next to my sump. __________________ Go Lakers! Current Tank Info: Currently awaiting relapse.

07/12/2008, 08:44 AM	#3
A.VOID Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus Posts: 985	How do I run the pump so it turns on and turns off?

07/12/2008, 08:49 AM	#5
Nereaga Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oley, Pa 19547 Posts: 1,513	Look into Autotopoff.com, their double switches are great! All you need after that is a pump and some tubing. The double switch controller has a relay built in that calls for water and turns the pump on. Then when it gets to the desired height, it will shut the pump off. Just makes sure you clean whatever you get regularly so it continues to function properly. Brad

07/12/2008, 09:02 AM	#6
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	Link doesn't work, but this is what it looks like. By [URL=http://[/URL]