Ato ??

SteveCon89 · 01/21/2012, 01:31 AM

What kind do you guys use? doesn't seem like its one of those pieces of equipment that could really vary in quality brand to brand...i obv don't wanna spent a buncha money(blaming tuition)..thanks

chrissreef · 01/21/2012, 04:57 AM

i had http://autotopoff.com/ on my last tank... may use them again, not sure how they compare on price but it worked

cubsare1 · 01/21/2012, 07:42 AM

Avast auto top off. It works by pressure not a float valve.
http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...ng/Top-off-Kit

rk_tek · 01/21/2012, 08:21 AM

I DIYed my own with an aqua lifter and float switch from eBay. Cost ~$20

windyridge · 01/21/2012, 08:27 AM

I have the JBJ. The float sticks frequently even after a thorough cleaning, so I wouldn't recommend it. It's unreliable. Had replacement floats, same issue. I am not alone with this problem either.

Vice333 · 01/25/2012, 09:13 PM

I use a Tunze Osmolator and I love it, not unreasonably priced either, and it comes with a pump, and has a fail safe cutoff float sensor with an alarm. Wouldn't settle for anything else since I bought this one.

ASpec · 01/25/2012, 09:53 PM

Tunze Osmolator - best money I've spent on equipment. It just flat out works. Little expensive but considering it has an optical sensor, a backup float switch that is not exposed to the water, and a timed shut off... I feel better knowing I paid a little more upfront to not worry about paying later to have a flooded house cleaned and repaired.

Bababooy · 01/25/2012, 11:08 PM

Tunze! Peace of mind for sure! Have had mine for four years with no issues at all. Holds my sump level within 1/8 of of an inch.

OregonReefer · 01/26/2012, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bababooy

tunze! Peace of mind for sure! Have had mine for four years with no issues at all. Holds my sump level within 1/8 of of an inch.

+5

reefereef · 01/26/2012, 12:26 AM

I run a BRS 50ml dosing pump with two float switches in the sump hooked up to my apex. one float switch controls the pump on and off and the other switch is just a backup incase the first somehow fails. The BRS dosing pump is located in my garage about 6ft above my RODI holding tank, it is then pumped across my house into my sump. water level, in the sump, stays within 1/8" and the pumps runs for a few minutes a couple times an hour. Works flawless and didnt cost much. very good setup IMO

bif24701 · 01/26/2012, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASpec

Tunze Osmolator - best money I've spent on equipment. It just flat out works. Little expensive but considering it has an optical sensor, a backup float switch that is not exposed to the water, and a timed shut off... I feel better knowing I paid a little more upfront to not worry about paying later to have a flooded house cleaned and repaired.

Can the Tunze be used with Kalk in the TO water?

kellerexpress · 01/26/2012, 01:40 AM

I use a dual float switch from autotopoff.com with an aqualifter pump

PRDubois · 01/26/2012, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubsare1

Avast auto top off. It works by pressure not a float valve.
http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...ng/Top-off-Kit

+1 for Avast. Nice unit.

tntdsol · 01/26/2012, 02:33 AM

I see some have had good experience with autotopoff.com. I was looking at one of there nano with double switch units. Not bad for only 50 bucks. It is only going on a 40 gallon. Any thoughts? Will this work on a 40 gallon?

PRDubois · 01/26/2012, 02:37 AM

Autotopoff will work fine. just need to make sure every 2 -4 weeks you clean the floats so they do not stick. They will stick open at the worst time. A toothpick inserted into each of the 4 holes on each float will most likly prevent this.

tntdsol · 01/26/2012, 02:44 AM

Okay thanks for the advice. I just cant justify spending 130 on optical.

ASpec · 01/26/2012, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bif24701

Can the Tunze be used with Kalk in the TO water?

Yes.

ASpec · 01/26/2012, 08:05 AM

Also forgot to mention the new Tunze Osmolator has a magnet holder now, no longer using brackets. Even cleaner/quicker installation.

GPB · 01/26/2012, 08:08 AM

JBJ floats are fussy. Aqualifter is trouble free.

01/21/2012, 01:31 AM	#1
SteveCon89 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 266	Ato ?? What kind do you guys use? doesn't seem like its one of those pieces of equipment that could really vary in quality brand to brand...i obv don't wanna spent a buncha money(blaming tuition)..thanks

01/21/2012, 04:57 AM	#2
chrissreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,252	i had http://autotopoff.com/ on my last tank... may use them again, not sure how they compare on price but it worked __________________ One's standard of living is determined by the size of their reef Learn and you continue to adapt, stop learning and you become obsolete We live with each other, not for ourselves, protect our planet Current Tank Info: 300g Starfire/Starboard A.G.E. mixed reef

01/21/2012, 08:27 AM	#5
windyridge Fish Mother Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Otselic, NY Posts: 1,403	I have the JBJ. The float sticks frequently even after a thorough cleaning, so I wouldn't recommend it. It's unreliable. Had replacement floats, same issue. I am not alone with this problem either. __________________ 92G Mixed reef, SCA-302 skimmer, 15g sump w/fuge & Eheim Compact Plus @650 gph, AI Sol Blue, Koralia 750 &Tunze Nanostream 6025, Apex Jr,Tomini, 6-Line, Brittle star, damsels, Gramma, RBTA/clown, PJ c Current Tank Info: 92G Corner Bowfront Mixed Reef

01/25/2012, 09:53 PM	#7
ASpec Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: GA/USA Posts: 263	Tunze Osmolator - best money I've spent on equipment. It just flat out works. Little expensive but considering it has an optical sensor, a backup float switch that is not exposed to the water, and a timed shut off... I feel better knowing I paid a little more upfront to not worry about paying later to have a flooded house cleaned and repaired. __________________ AJ Current Tank Info: ELOS System MINI / Kessil Powered / Apex Controlled

01/26/2012, 02:37 AM	#15
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	Autotopoff will work fine. just need to make sure every 2 -4 weeks you clean the floats so they do not stick. They will stick open at the worst time. A toothpick inserted into each of the 4 holes on each float will most likly prevent this. __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank

01/21/2012, 07:42 AM	#3
cubsare1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: menasha Posts: 507	Avast auto top off. It works by pressure not a float valve. http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...ng/Top-off-Kit

01/21/2012, 08:21 AM	#4
rk_tek Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 123	I DIYed my own with an aqua lifter and float switch from eBay. Cost ~$20

01/25/2012, 09:13 PM	#6
Vice333 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 128	I use a Tunze Osmolator and I love it, not unreasonably priced either, and it comes with a pump, and has a fail safe cutoff float sensor with an alarm. Wouldn't settle for anything else since I bought this one.

01/25/2012, 11:08 PM	#8
Bababooy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 45	Tunze! Peace of mind for sure! Have had mine for four years with no issues at all. Holds my sump level within 1/8 of of an inch.

01/26/2012, 12:26 AM	#10
reefereef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 325	I run a BRS 50ml dosing pump with two float switches in the sump hooked up to my apex. one float switch controls the pump on and off and the other switch is just a backup incase the first somehow fails. The BRS dosing pump is located in my garage about 6ft above my RODI holding tank, it is then pumped across my house into my sump. water level, in the sump, stays within 1/8" and the pumps runs for a few minutes a couple times an hour. Works flawless and didnt cost much. very good setup IMO

01/26/2012, 01:40 AM	#12
kellerexpress Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 504	I use a dual float switch from autotopoff.com with an aqualifter pump

01/26/2012, 02:33 AM	#14
tntdsol Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 331	I see some have had good experience with autotopoff.com. I was looking at one of there nano with double switch units. Not bad for only 50 bucks. It is only going on a 40 gallon. Any thoughts? Will this work on a 40 gallon?

01/26/2012, 02:44 AM	#16
tntdsol Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 331	Okay thanks for the advice. I just cant justify spending 130 on optical.

01/26/2012, 08:05 AM	#18
ASpec Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: GA/USA Posts: 263	Also forgot to mention the new Tunze Osmolator has a magnet holder now, no longer using brackets. Even cleaner/quicker installation. __________________ AJ Current Tank Info: ELOS System MINI / Kessil Powered / Apex Controlled

01/26/2012, 08:08 AM	#19
GPB Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 633	JBJ floats are fussy. Aqualifter is trouble free. __________________ It is what it is! Current Tank Info: Oceanic 37g cube, AquaC Remora Skimmer, 6 x T5 ligts, SSB, 10g sump, GFO, GAC, Polyfilter