Quality Float Switch

cham · 06/30/2007, 07:59 AM

Ok, I think I have figured out how I want to to my Kalk ATO but wanted to find a decent float switch & outlet to use.

Suggestions on ones that don't foul out quickly?

Henry Bowman · 06/30/2007, 08:05 AM

check this www.autotopoff.com they have quite a few parts etc...

HTH

cham · 06/30/2007, 08:34 AM

I saw those guys.

I was looking for some people that have been using XYZ float for X amount of time and has been reliable for them.

Henry Bowman · 06/30/2007, 09:46 AM

I am using a mechanical float switch for my RODI unit. It just shuts off the water in the container that I store plain water in. Been running for over a year now with no problems. It is this unit.
It's a kent float switch kit.

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch..._Code=kentroac

HTH

cham · 06/30/2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Henry Bowman
I am using a mechanical float switch for my RODI unit. It just shuts off the water in the container that I store plain water in. Been running for over a year now with no problems. It is this unit.
It's a kent float switch kit.

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch..._Code=kentroac

HTH

I am using that now, but it gets clogged with kalk almost daily.

Tron87 · 06/30/2007, 11:50 AM

You just made me feel great. i am going on a three week vaca and am trusting a kent float on my tank. don't jinx it though.

cham · 06/30/2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tron87
You just made me feel great. i am going on a three week vaca and am trusting a kent float on my tank. don't jinx it though.

Do you dose kalk through the float?

If so I would see if someone could come over at least every other day and tap on it to break loose any calcium build up. You should be fine, I just don't want to have to deal with it. And I like tinkering with my tank

sjm817 · 06/30/2007, 11:53 AM

The Kent is a float valve, not a float switch. I use a Reef Fanatic Level Controller w/2 Float Switches and an Aqualifter pump

cristhiam · 06/30/2007, 12:33 PM

I've been using the double switch from autotopoff.com for over a year and a half, I top off with kalk 24/7, the pump I use is a mag 2, it's been working great.

Tron87 · 06/30/2007, 01:36 PM

just ro water to top off.

cham · 06/30/2007, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cristhiam
I've been using the double switch from autotopoff.com for over a year and a half, I top off with kalk 24/7, the pump I use is a mag 2, it's been working great.

Great, I just ordered one a few minutes ago.

atf72 · 06/30/2007, 05:17 PM

Quote:

I've been using the double switch from autotopoff.com for over a year and a half, I top off with kalk 24/7, the pump I use is a mag 2, it's been working great.

I use this and love it. You will not be disappointed.

06/30/2007, 07:59 AM	#1
cham Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 3,632	Quality Float Switch Ok, I think I have figured out how I want to to my Kalk ATO but wanted to find a decent float switch & outlet to use. Suggestions on ones that don't foul out quickly?

06/30/2007, 08:05 AM	#2
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	check this www.autotopoff.com they have quite a few parts etc... HTH __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

06/30/2007, 09:46 AM	#4
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	I am using a mechanical float switch for my RODI unit. It just shuts off the water in the container that I store plain water in. Been running for over a year now with no problems. It is this unit. It's a kent float switch kit. http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch..._Code=kentroac HTH __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

06/30/2007, 11:53 AM	#8
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	The Kent is a float valve, not a float switch. I use a Reef Fanatic Level Controller w/2 Float Switches and an Aqualifter pump __________________ - Scott

06/30/2007, 12:33 PM	#9
cristhiam Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Groveland, FL Posts: 3,099	I've been using the double switch from autotopoff.com for over a year and a half, I top off with kalk 24/7, the pump I use is a mag 2, it's been working great. __________________ 2 yellows tail damsels, yellow watchman goby, tail spot blennie, purple pseudocromis, starry blennie, 2 clowns, 1 black clown, mandarine & Yellow tang Current Tank Info: 125 AGA, 3 40W 6500K, 3 110W URI Actinics, running on 2 IceCaps 660, CSS125

06/30/2007, 08:34 AM	#3
cham Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 3,632	I saw those guys. I was looking for some people that have been using XYZ float for X amount of time and has been reliable for them.

06/30/2007, 11:50 AM	#6
Tron87 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 595	You just made me feel great. i am going on a three week vaca and am trusting a kent float on my tank. don't jinx it though.

06/30/2007, 01:36 PM	#10
Tron87 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 595	just ro water to top off.