ATO System

Josh Candiotti · 07/27/2009, 04:29 PM

How does this work? I just attach it to my sump and attach the wire a bucket with RO water in it, because I don't have an RO machine, I buy from my LFS? Is it that simple or do I need to do more than that? And is this one a good system? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=20411

Wrobel278 · 07/27/2009, 05:06 PM

I have been using the JBJ ATO controller http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=1935 For a several months now and am verry happy with it. I use a 5 gallon bucket and a Aqua Lifter Vacum Pump http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=971 to top off.

Josh Candiotti · 07/27/2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wrobel278
I have been using the JBJ ATO controller http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=1935 For a several months now and am verry happy with it. I use a 5 gallon bucket and a Aqua Lifter Vacum Pump http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=971 to top off.

Can you describe to me how you have it set up please.

Josh Candiotti · 07/27/2009, 06:42 PM

Okay, I just looked into the JBJ Auto Top off system, and it seems to be what I would want for my tank. I see this diagram on Aquacave, Can someone just verify that this set up would work? Tank #1 would be my sump, and Tank #2 would be the small water tank. Now when tank 1 evaporates below the senor the pump turn on bring water from tank 2 to tank 1. Correct? But what is the point of having the sensor in tank #2?

Wrobel278 · 07/27/2009, 06:48 PM

The unit comes with two float switches. It can run in two modes, mode A uses 1 Float switch, and mode B uses 2. I run mine on mode A. The switch is mounted in the return partition of my sump, where the water level fluctuates. I use a 5 gallon bucket as my fresh water container. The pump I mentioned plugs into the controller and uses air line tubing for water transport from the bucket to the sump. The only thing you have to consider is that the water level in your fresh water container is below the lowest water level in your sump(my sump is raised higher than the bucket), and that the output line of the pump is above water in your sump so it does not create a syphon.

Wrobel278 · 07/27/2009, 06:53 PM

The sensor in tank #2 shuts off the pump if the fresh water level drops too low. It prevents the pump from running dry.

Wrobel278 · 07/27/2009, 07:03 PM

Correction on the setup. The water level in the fresh water container has to be below the output line.

Josh Candiotti · 07/27/2009, 07:18 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wrobel278
[B]Correction on the setup. The water level in the fresh water container has to be below the output line. [/ okay, right the water should be under the output to prevent a back siphon right?

Wrobel278 · 07/27/2009, 07:28 PM

Yes, that is correct. The same applies to the sump end, the output should be above the water.

Josh Candiotti · 07/27/2009, 07:33 PM

So the water levels should be as shown in the diagram or are those inncorrect?

Wrobel278 · 07/27/2009, 07:57 PM

Yes the watter levels are correct. But the float position in tank #2 is not.

Josh Candiotti · 07/27/2009, 08:06 PM

Right, it should be towards the bottom of tank 2 correct?

Wrobel278 · 07/27/2009, 10:37 PM

Yes, or use it as a spare when cleaning the one in the sump. I only use one and always make sure there is enough water in the FW container.

PRDubois · 07/27/2009, 11:23 PM

WWW.Autotopoff.com

http://www.autotopoff.com/products/DT1/

07/27/2009, 06:42 PM	#4
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	Okay, I just looked into the JBJ Auto Top off system, and it seems to be what I would want for my tank. I see this diagram on Aquacave, Can someone just verify that this set up would work? Tank #1 would be my sump, and Tank #2 would be the small water tank. Now when tank 1 evaporates below the senor the pump turn on bring water from tank 2 to tank 1. Correct? But what is the point of having the sensor in tank #2? __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

07/27/2009, 07:18 PM	#8
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wrobel278 [B]Correction on the setup. The water level in the fresh water container has to be below the output line. [/ okay, right the water should be under the output to prevent a back siphon right? __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

07/27/2009, 07:33 PM	#10
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	So the water levels should be as shown in the diagram or are those inncorrect? __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

07/27/2009, 08:06 PM	#12
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	Right, it should be towards the bottom of tank 2 correct? __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

07/27/2009, 11:23 PM	#14
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	WWW.Autotopoff.com http://www.autotopoff.com/products/DT1/ __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank

07/27/2009, 04:29 PM	#1
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	ATO System How does this work? I just attach it to my sump and attach the wire a bucket with RO water in it, because I don't have an RO machine, I buy from my LFS? Is it that simple or do I need to do more than that? And is this one a good system? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=20411 __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank Last edited by Josh Candiotti; 07/27/2009 at 04:35 PM.

07/27/2009, 05:06 PM	#2
Wrobel278 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 133	I have been using the JBJ ATO controller http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=1935 For a several months now and am verry happy with it. I use a 5 gallon bucket and a Aqua Lifter Vacum Pump http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=971 to top off.

07/27/2009, 06:48 PM	#5
Wrobel278 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 133	The unit comes with two float switches. It can run in two modes, mode A uses 1 Float switch, and mode B uses 2. I run mine on mode A. The switch is mounted in the return partition of my sump, where the water level fluctuates. I use a 5 gallon bucket as my fresh water container. The pump I mentioned plugs into the controller and uses air line tubing for water transport from the bucket to the sump. The only thing you have to consider is that the water level in your fresh water container is below the lowest water level in your sump(my sump is raised higher than the bucket), and that the output line of the pump is above water in your sump so it does not create a syphon.

07/27/2009, 06:53 PM	#6
Wrobel278 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 133	The sensor in tank #2 shuts off the pump if the fresh water level drops too low. It prevents the pump from running dry.

07/27/2009, 07:03 PM	#7
Wrobel278 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 133	Correction on the setup. The water level in the fresh water container has to be below the output line.

07/27/2009, 07:28 PM	#9
Wrobel278 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 133	Yes, that is correct. The same applies to the sump end, the output should be above the water.

07/27/2009, 07:57 PM	#11
Wrobel278 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 133	Yes the watter levels are correct. But the float position in tank #2 is not.

07/27/2009, 10:37 PM	#13
Wrobel278 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 133	Yes, or use it as a spare when cleaning the one in the sump. I only use one and always make sure there is enough water in the FW container.