Reliable ato

rope33 · 08/31/2015, 05:12 PM

Whats the most reliable ato for $100. I have a 75g dt with a 75g sump in the basement pumping up to dt. I also have my ro/di unit in the basement filling a 55g drum next to my sump. Thanks

natas · 08/31/2015, 07:33 PM

I personally like the avast marine ato. I have for each tank I own. They require very little maintence and have multiple options for hooking up.

shifty51008 · 08/31/2015, 07:52 PM

A little more but tunze's ato is great

azjohnny · 08/31/2015, 10:14 PM

Spectrapure UPLCII, a peristaltic pump for a very good price ( $200)

http://spectrapure.com/DOSING-TOP-OF...vel-Controller

never mind, just saw your budget was $100, in that case a JBJ would be ok

ColinAbi · 08/31/2015, 10:30 PM

I would go for the avast ato for 100$ budget. It doesn't use any float switches so less chance of failure.

Johnseye · 08/31/2015, 10:38 PM

Spectrapure UPLC II. I also own the Avast but can't recommend it at this time. They are working on correcting my issue though, so we'll see. I never had a problem with my Spectrapure and Jeremy's support is second to none. Neither Spectrapure or Avast are $100 or less.

ColinAbi · 08/31/2015, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnseye

Spectrapure UPLC II. I also own the Avast but can't recommend it at this time. They are working on correcting my issue though, so we'll see. I never had a problem with my Spectrapure and Jeremy's support is second to none. Neither Spectrapure or Avast are $100 or less.

It looks like avast ato is about 90.00 w/o pump or shipping right?

Johnseye · 09/01/2015, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ColinAbi

It looks like avast ato is about 90.00 w/o pump or shipping right?

The ATO outlet, or controller interface (output) is $90 yes. You also need a peristaltic pump which is another $100 from them. You could go cheap on the pump for $50 instead.

ColinAbi · 09/01/2015, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnseye

The ATO outlet, or controller interface (output) is $90 yes. You also need a peristaltic pump which is another $100 from them. You could go cheap on the pump for $50 instead.

I just used a aqualifter for my pump.

solitude127 · 09/01/2015, 08:37 AM

Aqualifter pump works great for low head pressure

ColinAbi · 09/01/2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by solitude127

Aqualifter pump works great for low head pressure

I'm just using it because it is slow for the kalk but it does work good for an ato

Allentown · 09/01/2015, 11:06 AM

My tunze has been bullet proof. So much so that I bought the nano version for my 90

Mayberry · 09/01/2015, 12:31 PM

This works great for $79.99!

http://www.marinedepot.com/Auto_Top_...DPETPU-vi.html

booyaa138 · 09/01/2015, 12:34 PM

Smart ATO. I have this ATO and it works great!

gcarroll · 09/01/2015, 01:02 PM

Coming in at $106 hard to beat. Also Tunze has a great reputation for making quality products.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Osm...DPETPU-vi.html

Allentown · 09/01/2015, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gcarroll

Coming in at $106 hard to beat. Also Tunze has a great reputation for making quality products.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Osm...DPETPU-vi.html

That's the one. It uses a float switch but has a protective sheath over it.

I also own it's big brother which costs $208 and has both and electric eye and a float switch.

Based on the 2 year run of that system, I'm fairly comfortable with the quality of a tunze float switch. I clean it about once a year and it all ways looks like it could have gone much longer without bring cleaned before failure.

08/31/2015, 05:12 PM	#1
rope33 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 129	Reliable ato Whats the most reliable ato for $100. I have a 75g dt with a 75g sump in the basement pumping up to dt. I also have my ro/di unit in the basement filling a 55g drum next to my sump. Thanks Last edited by rope33; 08/31/2015 at 05:14 PM. Reason: add text

08/31/2015, 07:52 PM	#3
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	A little more but tunze's ato is great __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

08/31/2015, 10:30 PM	#5
ColinAbi Hola Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 614	I would go for the avast ato for 100$ budget. It doesn't use any float switches so less chance of failure. __________________ -Colin -"The most amazing things that can happen to a human being will happen to you, if you just lower your expectations." Current Tank Info: N/A

08/31/2015, 10:38 PM	#6
Johnseye Reef Addict Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Naperville, IL. Posts: 1,196	Spectrapure UPLC II. I also own the Avast but can't recommend it at this time. They are working on correcting my issue though, so we'll see. I never had a problem with my Spectrapure and Jeremy's support is second to none. Neither Spectrapure or Avast are $100 or less. __________________ - John New 260g build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2557715 Current Tank Info: 260g reef, Giesemann Spectra MH/T5/Kessil A160, Dastaco CaRx, Vortechs, Lifereef skimmer, Red Dragon 3, Apex, Genesis, Angles, Tang, Trigger, Clowns, Anthias, Wrasses, Cardinals, SPS, LPS

09/01/2015, 08:37 AM	#10
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Aqualifter pump works great for low head pressure __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

08/31/2015, 07:33 PM	#2
natas Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 368	I personally like the avast marine ato. I have for each tank I own. They require very little maintence and have multiple options for hooking up.

08/31/2015, 10:14 PM	#4
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	Spectrapure UPLCII, a peristaltic pump for a very good price ( $200) http://spectrapure.com/DOSING-TOP-OF...vel-Controller never mind, just saw your budget was $100, in that case a JBJ would be ok

09/01/2015, 11:06 AM	#12
Allentown Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 975	My tunze has been bullet proof. So much so that I bought the nano version for my 90 __________________ NEW Build: 225g 72x27x27 Tigger Emerald 39 Sump, ConeS CO-3, 3xHydra 52, BRS 2 part dosers, Vortech MP-40 QD Gyre XF150, Neptune Wav x2, 2x Jaebo RW-4, SMR-1, MR-1

09/01/2015, 12:31 PM	#13
Mayberry Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 79	This works great for $79.99! http://www.marinedepot.com/Auto_Top_...DPETPU-vi.html __________________ "I want patience and I want it now!"

09/01/2015, 12:34 PM	#14
booyaa138 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Orange County Ca Posts: 415	Smart ATO. I have this ATO and it works great!

09/01/2015, 01:02 PM	#15
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	Coming in at $106 hard to beat. Also Tunze has a great reputation for making quality products. http://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Osm...DPETPU-vi.html __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...