What do you think of this Top-Off?

ingtar_shinowa · 08/14/2010, 12:03 PM

Ive been looking on marine depot for an auto top off and was looking to go with the JBJ, but it has a lot of negative reviews, and for $100 it does not seem so pro. Then I found this site AutoTopoff.com i like that its pretty small, seems to be well built, seems a good value, and I think its pro. What do you guys think? Keep in mine I have barely any room in my sump.

Joe · 08/14/2010, 12:24 PM

Many people use them here and have never had a problem. I went with the Tunze Osmolator myself.

Joe

ingtar_shinowa · 08/14/2010, 02:03 PM

Thanks joe, im looking into the Osmolator right now. It isnt anything you want to skimp on i know.

freeswimmingfis · 08/14/2010, 02:11 PM

I use the autotopoff.com dual float model and have no issues. I did have a chattering relay. After an email to them, they suggested I move the float switch away from the return pump (It was right on top of it), chattering stopped. Been running it for about 6 months now. I would buy it again. I use an Aqualifter for the pump.

Saltwatercoral2 · 08/14/2010, 02:31 PM

I use the JBJ, and I have never had a problem with mine, I am planning to buy another one for my other tank that I have.

ingtar_shinowa · 08/14/2010, 02:45 PM

cool, thanks for the review free swimming fish

Joe · 08/14/2010, 03:10 PM

The cheapest I found the Tunze was Bulk Reef Supply at $ 195.00. If you go with Tunze, you won't be disappointed.....

Joe

freeswimmingfis · 08/14/2010, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe

The cheapest I found the Tunze was Bulk Reef Supply at $ 195.00. If you go with Tunze, you won't be disappointed.....

Joe

As great as the Tunze is, I paid about $80 including the aqualifter from autotopoff.com.

lighthouze08 · 08/14/2010, 08:48 PM

i used autotopoff.com duel model..been running a yr now without any problem

mistacheese · 08/14/2010, 09:06 PM

I have the tunze also, price aside, it went from the box to the tank working in 5 minutes. I love simplicity in this hobby. Not saying anything against any other models, as this is the first and only one I've used. Sorry if that wasn't an answer to your question...

Joe · 08/14/2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freeswimmingfis

As great as the Tunze is, I paid about $80 including the aqualifter from autotopoff.com.

I'm not disputing the Auto-Topoff is a great unit, and performs well. I was simply allowing where I found the cheapest price for the Tunze. The non-wearing optical sensor and translator is what sold me. I also see now that Marine Depot has them on sale for $190.00.

Joe

ingtar_shinowa · 08/14/2010, 09:22 PM

Mista and joe, i love you insight, you are right on target. I need an auto top off and want to know what my best options are. So far I figure the osmolator is the best, but the price of the autotopoff unit is pretty apealing. Plus no one has a bad review about either on any of my forums. THanks again for taking the time to help me out guys!!!!

08/14/2010, 12:03 PM	#1
ingtar_shinowa Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Billings MT Posts: 1,610	What do you think of this Top-Off? Ive been looking on marine depot for an auto top off and was looking to go with the JBJ, but it has a lot of negative reviews, and for $100 it does not seem so pro. Then I found this site AutoTopoff.com i like that its pretty small, seems to be well built, seems a good value, and I think its pro. What do you guys think? Keep in mine I have barely any room in my sump.

08/14/2010, 12:24 PM	#2
Joe Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Amish Country, PA. USA Posts: 978	Many people use them here and have never had a problem. I went with the Tunze Osmolator myself. Joe __________________ I put the laughter in slaughter. Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Oceanic Tech Tank, Two MP40W Gen 2 Vortechs, H & S A-150-F2001 External Skimmer, Oceanic Model 3 Sump, Current Outer Orbit Pro 250 Watt MH/T5 Combo

08/14/2010, 03:10 PM	#7
Joe Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Amish Country, PA. USA Posts: 978	The cheapest I found the Tunze was Bulk Reef Supply at $ 195.00. If you go with Tunze, you won't be disappointed..... Joe __________________ I put the laughter in slaughter. Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Oceanic Tech Tank, Two MP40W Gen 2 Vortechs, H & S A-150-F2001 External Skimmer, Oceanic Model 3 Sump, Current Outer Orbit Pro 250 Watt MH/T5 Combo

08/14/2010, 08:48 PM	#9
lighthouze08 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Posts: 843	i used autotopoff.com duel model..been running a yr now without any problem __________________ _____________

08/14/2010, 09:06 PM	#10
mistacheese Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 178	I have the tunze also, price aside, it went from the box to the tank working in 5 minutes. I love simplicity in this hobby. Not saying anything against any other models, as this is the first and only one I've used. Sorry if that wasn't an answer to your question... __________________ This message will self destruct in 30 seconds... Current Tank Info: 90 Gal drilled Starfire Display from Miracles / Vertex Illumina SR1200 / 70 Gal Sump / Vertex Illumina SR600 / Vertex Alpha 250 / Vertex CA Reactor RX4 / Vertex Biopellets / 2 Vertex UF20's / I Might need to rename it the "Vertex Project"...

08/14/2010, 02:03 PM	#3
ingtar_shinowa Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Billings MT Posts: 1,610	Thanks joe, im looking into the Osmolator right now. It isnt anything you want to skimp on i know.

08/14/2010, 02:11 PM	#4
freeswimmingfis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 622	I use the autotopoff.com dual float model and have no issues. I did have a chattering relay. After an email to them, they suggested I move the float switch away from the return pump (It was right on top of it), chattering stopped. Been running it for about 6 months now. I would buy it again. I use an Aqualifter for the pump.

08/14/2010, 02:31 PM	#5
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	I use the JBJ, and I have never had a problem with mine, I am planning to buy another one for my other tank that I have.

08/14/2010, 02:45 PM	#6
ingtar_shinowa Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Billings MT Posts: 1,610	cool, thanks for the review free swimming fish

08/14/2010, 09:22 PM	#12
ingtar_shinowa Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Billings MT Posts: 1,610	Mista and joe, i love you insight, you are right on target. I need an auto top off and want to know what my best options are. So far I figure the osmolator is the best, but the price of the autotopoff unit is pretty apealing. Plus no one has a bad review about either on any of my forums. THanks again for taking the time to help me out guys!!!!

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