How to setup Autotopoff.com

kzaveri19 · 11/07/2016, 06:23 PM

Hey friends,

I felt a bit cavalier with my DIY skills and got the Autotopoff.com Double with bracket. Unfortunately, my Ikea'esque skills are non existent without specific instructions.

Could someone please help me get started on setting these up?

The ATO system I am trying to build is

1) Sensor + float = Autoptopoff.com
2) Pump = Toms Aqualifter
3) Reservoir = Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7 gallon

Please help!

kzaveri19 · 11/07/2016, 07:14 PM

Also, What can I use to hold the 1/4 OD tubing in the sump and the ATO reservoir?

CafeReef · 11/07/2016, 07:25 PM

https://youtu.be/XgOn1-GMc9A

Maybe this will help

kzaveri19 · 11/07/2016, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CafeReef

https://youtu.be/XgOn1-GMc9A

Maybe this will help

I did see that. Looks more of a description of the system than installation instructions.

Thank you though

fishgate · 11/08/2016, 08:57 AM

What parts exactly do you have? Can you post pics? FYI: You can get a JBJ ATO for about $65 shipped. I can't see you doing this yourself for much less.

ca1ore · 11/08/2016, 09:47 AM

The autotopoff unit is pretty much plug and play. About the only thing you may have to do is to adjust the location of each float on the black plastic bracket. That's just a matter of sniping the zip ties and installing new ones. I also zip tie the ATO refill hose to the side of the bracket. Just make sure the end is above the sump water level so it doesn't back siphon.

11/07/2016, 06:23 PM	#1
kzaveri19 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 143	How to setup Autotopoff.com Hey friends, I felt a bit cavalier with my DIY skills and got the Autotopoff.com Double with bracket. Unfortunately, my Ikea'esque skills are non existent without specific instructions. Could someone please help me get started on setting these up? The ATO system I am trying to build is 1) Sensor + float = Autoptopoff.com 2) Pump = Toms Aqualifter 3) Reservoir = Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7 gallon Please help! __________________ 66g SCA Build - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24602969

11/07/2016, 07:14 PM	#2
kzaveri19 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 143	Also, What can I use to hold the 1/4 OD tubing in the sump and the ATO reservoir? __________________ 66g SCA Build - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24602969

11/07/2016, 07:25 PM	#3
CafeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 1,405	https://youtu.be/XgOn1-GMc9A Maybe this will help __________________ 50 Gallon cube

11/08/2016, 08:57 AM	#5
fishgate Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 3,340	What parts exactly do you have? Can you post pics? FYI: You can get a JBJ ATO for about $65 shipped. I can't see you doing this yourself for much less. __________________ 125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO

11/08/2016, 09:47 AM	#6
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	The autotopoff unit is pretty much plug and play. About the only thing you may have to do is to adjust the location of each float on the black plastic bracket. That's just a matter of sniping the zip ties and installing new ones. I also zip tie the ATO refill hose to the side of the bracket. Just make sure the end is above the sump water level so it doesn't back siphon. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs