Jbj ato

reefdiction · 03/04/2011, 10:51 PM

I just bought a used JBJ ato to use as a topp off. I am reching out here to find out what pump are you guys using with this set up?

JGIB22 · 03/05/2011, 12:18 AM

That tom's aqualifter used mine for vacation for five weeks with no faults what so ever, even had someone checking the tank for me who complained about being bored.

reeferlover · 03/05/2011, 01:07 AM

aqualifter pump. can anyone post pics on how they run their pumps. please Im setting my jbj ato up too.

allsps40 · 03/05/2011, 02:25 AM

mimi jet 404

reefdiction · 03/05/2011, 05:27 AM

Yeah I will be i nterested in actually seeing pictures of set up. If you are using mode A and B and why.

Thank you.

EddieJ · 03/05/2011, 08:20 AM

I have been using the JBL ATO for over 3 years without a problem. My RO reservoir is only 3 gallons so even if something did fail, it would not drop my salinity levels to dangerous levels. I use the Mini 404 as well. I have the level set with the float to just above the pump to protect it from running dry.

reefdiction · 03/05/2011, 08:25 AM

Nice thanks

Chris27 · 03/05/2011, 09:32 AM

Make sure to put it on a timer that cycles power to it a few times a day, those things have a habit of locking up....reseting the power fixes it.

Additionally, there are some internal settings you can manipulate for alarms and pump timing. The manual can be downloaded from the JBJ website.

Midnightsun · 03/05/2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris27

Make sure to put it on a timer that cycles power to it a few times a day, those things have a habit of locking up....reseting the power fixes it.

Additionally, there are some internal settings you can manipulate for alarms and pump timing. The manual can be downloaded from the JBJ website.

I have seen this posted a couple of times now but for the life of me I cannot find how to increase pump times anywhere, even on their site. Can you point me there or tell me how?

As for setting it up on a timer? Yours must be defective as mine has been running for 15 months without the slightest hiccup.

Indymann99 · 03/05/2011, 01:37 PM

I have been using a JBJ for approx 3 yrs and it has worked flawless.

I use a cheap and small Rio pump.

I also have a ~ 3gal ATO reservoir so even if a float stuck it wouldnt do much harm. I do have to refill every 4 days but I check the sump almost daily so no biggie. When I go on Vac I have a friend stop in every 3 days to feed and fill the top off.

reefdiction · 03/05/2011, 02:26 PM

ok bought the aqualifter today> If I have a chance will install it tomorrow and will post.

Chris27 · 03/06/2011, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnightsun

I have seen this posted a couple of times now but for the life of me I cannot find how to increase pump times anywhere, even on their site. Can you point me there or tell me how?

As for setting it up on a timer? Yours must be defective as mine has been running for 15 months without the slightest hiccup.

http://www.jbjlighting.com/pdfs/ATO_ht_adjust_float.pdf

http://www.jbjlighting.com/pdfs/ATO_...ker_buzzer.pdf

It was defective, no doubt about that, it ran great for a year or two, it was after that it started to get a little squirrly. Do a few searches, I wasn't the only one it happened to.

Midnightsun · 03/06/2011, 08:24 AM

Thanks for the link. I have searched and most issues were with bad or dirty floats or people not understanding the 3 min cutoff. As an example, you have a large sump and use an aqualifter which pumps very little water. 3 mins may not be enough time and it will shut down before the sump has reached it,s level and consequently will not start up again since the float is already down. I have seen posts where others have corrected the problem by installing larger pumps not knowing all they had to do was to increase the failsafe pump time as shown in the link you just posted.

FYI. JBJ ATO is on special at Aquacave for $79.

http://www.aquacave.com/jbj-ato-auto...ller-1935.html

haikufriday · 03/06/2011, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indymann99

I have been using a JBJ for approx 3 yrs and it has worked flawless.

I use a cheap and small Rio pump.

I also have a ~ 3gal ATO reservoir so even if a float stuck it wouldnt do much harm. I do have to refill every 4 days but I check the sump almost daily so no biggie. When I go on Vac I have a friend stop in every 3 days to feed and fill the top off.

Clean set up!

zero26 · 03/06/2011, 11:25 AM

I have been using the JBJ for about 2 years. Love it, its hooked up to a MJ 800.

reefdiction · 03/12/2011, 06:52 AM

Went to Install the float brackets and realized that they did not come with extension. Another delay in installation. Got to figure out something ti extend these brackest.

03/04/2011, 10:51 PM	#1
reefdiction Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 52	Jbj ato I just bought a used JBJ ato to use as a topp off. I am reching out here to find out what pump are you guys using with this set up?

03/05/2011, 02:25 AM	#4
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	mimi jet 404 __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

03/05/2011, 01:37 PM	#10
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	I have been using a JBJ for approx 3 yrs and it has worked flawless. I use a cheap and small Rio pump. I also have a ~ 3gal ATO reservoir so even if a float stuck it wouldnt do much harm. I do have to refill every 4 days but I check the sump almost daily so no biggie. When I go on Vac I have a friend stop in every 3 days to feed and fill the top off. __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

03/06/2011, 08:24 AM	#13
Midnightsun Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 311	Thanks for the link. I have searched and most issues were with bad or dirty floats or people not understanding the 3 min cutoff. As an example, you have a large sump and use an aqualifter which pumps very little water. 3 mins may not be enough time and it will shut down before the sump has reached it,s level and consequently will not start up again since the float is already down. I have seen posts where others have corrected the problem by installing larger pumps not knowing all they had to do was to increase the failsafe pump time as shown in the link you just posted. FYI. JBJ ATO is on special at Aquacave for $79. http://www.aquacave.com/jbj-ato-auto...ller-1935.html Last edited by Midnightsun; 03/06/2011 at 08:35 AM.

03/06/2011, 11:25 AM	#15
zero26 MoneyPit Maestro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington MO Posts: 1,866	I have been using the JBJ for about 2 years. Love it, its hooked up to a MJ 800. __________________ 90 DT, 50 gal basement sump. Current Tank Info: LPS, SPS

03/05/2011, 12:18 AM	#2
JGIB22 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 9	That tom's aqualifter used mine for vacation for five weeks with no faults what so ever, even had someone checking the tank for me who complained about being bored.

03/05/2011, 01:07 AM	#3
reeferlover Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Urbana, rockford Posts: 647	aqualifter pump. can anyone post pics on how they run their pumps. please Im setting my jbj ato up too.

03/05/2011, 05:27 AM	#5
reefdiction Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 52	Yeah I will be i nterested in actually seeing pictures of set up. If you are using mode A and B and why. Thank you.

03/05/2011, 08:20 AM	#6
EddieJ Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brunswick Ohio Posts: 492	I have been using the JBL ATO for over 3 years without a problem. My RO reservoir is only 3 gallons so even if something did fail, it would not drop my salinity levels to dangerous levels. I use the Mini 404 as well. I have the level set with the float to just above the pump to protect it from running dry.

03/05/2011, 08:25 AM	#7
reefdiction Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 52	Nice thanks

03/05/2011, 09:32 AM	#8
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	Make sure to put it on a timer that cycles power to it a few times a day, those things have a habit of locking up....reseting the power fixes it. Additionally, there are some internal settings you can manipulate for alarms and pump timing. The manual can be downloaded from the JBJ website.

03/05/2011, 02:26 PM	#11
reefdiction Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 52	ok bought the aqualifter today> If I have a chance will install it tomorrow and will post.

03/12/2011, 06:52 AM	#16
reefdiction Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 52	Went to Install the float brackets and realized that they did not come with extension. Another delay in installation. Got to figure out something ti extend these brackest.

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