TUNZE OSMOLATOR question....

maddmaxx · 07/26/2014, 05:26 PM

Say i install this inside my sump to the correct level i want my sump running. when i turn my return pump off for water changes or maintenance. my sump back fills a couple inches.

so when it back fills, the tunze sensor will get submerged till i turn main pump back on.. will the float and sensor be damaged when submerged when the sump back fills?

while im typing this im actually thinking of putting a check valve on the return line so it wont back fill as much. but even with that, the sump will still rise some from the water before the check valve and whats finishes draining from the overflow boxes..

what are everyones thoughts and recommendations???

rwells576 · 07/26/2014, 05:40 PM

I unplug my ato when I do water changes.I use tunze 3155

maddmaxx · 07/26/2014, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rwells576

I unplug my ato when I do water changes.I use tunze 3155

does the float and sensor get submerged when you turn it off and do a water change?

tylr9m482 · 07/26/2014, 06:34 PM

I have it set up that the sensor is where the water level is while the pump is running and I set the float valve right above the water level when the pump is off. This way the alarm isnt ringing every time the pump gets turned off for water changes, feeding, etc. As far as the sensors being damaged, I would say no, they are made to be put in water. I have had this set up this way for about 4 months now, not a single problem.

IPT · 07/26/2014, 06:57 PM

yeah man, no worries. I also happen to unplug my ATO system when doing water changes but it doesn't matter if the sensor gets submerged. Like mentioned the more annoying thing to me would be the alarm going off so you'll have to raise that high if you're not going to unplug the system. Setting the levels is real easy now with the magnets

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m0nkie · 07/26/2014, 07:01 PM

my whole unit get fully submerged during water change... i unplug the unit so it would stop beeping. wish they have an on/off button.

ken6217 · 07/26/2014, 07:02 PM

The float and sensor WILL NOT get damaged. They are made to get submerged.

Btw, I have had these on multiple tanks for years.
Ken

maddmaxx · 07/26/2014, 08:26 PM

awesome, thank you everyone... ive never used a top off system before. so tryin to gather information about it before i purchase one.

again thanx for the input. it was spot on helpful...

ken6217 · 07/26/2014, 08:52 PM

You will like it. They work well.
Ken

DDRR · 07/26/2014, 09:17 PM

Probably the best piece of equipment in this hobby. I've had two and they always work great. You can disable the audible alarm if it annoys you.

uwish · 08/05/2014, 01:58 AM

Love mine, I have it and my skimmer set to shut off if my return pump is off. My tunze sensor gets fully submerged as we'll during water changes.

BIGD0G · 08/05/2014, 04:30 AM

FYI there is a jumper setting to turn off the audible alarm on the 3155. Mine is set so the alarm is off. This way it does not sound off when the return pump shuts off for feeding.

rocsec1 · 08/05/2014, 07:16 AM

I turn mine off during water changes or the thing keeps trying to refill the sump with R/O water. I also set my float slighly higher the water level when my return is turn off. That way the alarm doesn't start sounding when I turn it back on.

07/26/2014, 05:26 PM	#1
maddmaxx Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,003	TUNZE OSMOLATOR question.... Say i install this inside my sump to the correct level i want my sump running. when i turn my return pump off for water changes or maintenance. my sump back fills a couple inches. so when it back fills, the tunze sensor will get submerged till i turn main pump back on.. will the float and sensor be damaged when submerged when the sump back fills? while im typing this im actually thinking of putting a check valve on the return line so it wont back fill as much. but even with that, the sump will still rise some from the water before the check valve and whats finishes draining from the overflow boxes.. what are everyones thoughts and recommendations??? __________________ One Life One Shot Current Tank Info: 40B Mixed reef

07/26/2014, 06:34 PM	#4
tylr9m482 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 231	I have it set up that the sensor is where the water level is while the pump is running and I set the float valve right above the water level when the pump is off. This way the alarm isnt ringing every time the pump gets turned off for water changes, feeding, etc. As far as the sensors being damaged, I would say no, they are made to be put in water. I have had this set up this way for about 4 months now, not a single problem. __________________ If you like fish and you like spending money, your in the right place! Current Tank Info: 75g with 55g custom sump mixed reef, Apex, 2x Radion gen2, 2x MP10wES, Tunze Osmolator ATO, Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer

07/26/2014, 07:01 PM	#6
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	my whole unit get fully submerged during water change... i unplug the unit so it would stop beeping. wish they have an on/off button. __________________ 560gal in the making

07/26/2014, 08:26 PM	#8
maddmaxx Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,003	awesome, thank you everyone... ive never used a top off system before. so tryin to gather information about it before i purchase one. again thanx for the input. it was spot on helpful... __________________ One Life One Shot Current Tank Info: 40B Mixed reef

08/05/2014, 01:58 AM	#11
uwish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 131	Love mine, I have it and my skimmer set to shut off if my return pump is off. My tunze sensor gets fully submerged as we'll during water changes. __________________ 130 Gal Planted freshwater tank 250 Gal FOWLR predator Peninsula tank __________________________________ RCAF Veteran (10 years) Current Tank Info: 130 Gal planted community and 250Gal FOWLR..

07/26/2014, 05:40 PM	#2
rwells576 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 6	I unplug my ato when I do water changes.I use tunze 3155

07/26/2014, 06:57 PM	#5
IPT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,197	yeah man, no worries. I also happen to unplug my ATO system when doing water changes but it doesn't matter if the sensor gets submerged. Like mentioned the more annoying thing to me would be the alarm going off so you'll have to raise that high if you're not going to unplug the system. Setting the levels is real easy now with the magnets .

07/26/2014, 07:02 PM	#7
ken6217 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,179	The float and sensor WILL NOT get damaged. They are made to get submerged. Btw, I have had these on multiple tanks for years. Ken

07/26/2014, 08:52 PM	#9
ken6217 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,179	You will like it. They work well. Ken

07/26/2014, 09:17 PM	#10
DDRR Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 297	Probably the best piece of equipment in this hobby. I've had two and they always work great. You can disable the audible alarm if it annoys you.

08/05/2014, 04:30 AM	#12
BIGD0G Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Shalimar, FL Posts: 307	FYI there is a jumper setting to turn off the audible alarm on the 3155. Mine is set so the alarm is off. This way it does not sound off when the return pump shuts off for feeding. __________________ 180g Dual Corner Overflow, Dual Herbie w/return over top, 45 gallon sump, Little giant return pump, Vertex Alpha 200 Skimmer, Apex w/ORP, Temp, PH & salinity probes, 3 EB8s, VDM, PM2, Lunar Simulator Current Tank Info: 180g

08/05/2014, 07:16 AM	#13
rocsec1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Medina oh Posts: 1,782	I turn mine off during water changes or the thing keeps trying to refill the sump with R/O water. I also set my float slighly higher the water level when my return is turn off. That way the alarm doesn't start sounding when I turn it back on.