Best Auto Top Off System?

drew567 · 11/30/2011, 08:53 PM

What are some of the high quality reliable systems out there?

frankyrivera · 11/30/2011, 09:04 PM

I heard the tune osmolator ATO about $200

emooring37 · 11/30/2011, 09:05 PM

Autotopoff . Com. Have 2. Working great

tkeracer619 · 11/30/2011, 11:44 PM

autotopoff.com or litermeter 3

cubsFAN · 11/30/2011, 11:55 PM

i have the tunze osmo ato. I like it so far. been running it about 5 weeks. I used to have the jbj ato. It worked well for me for a couple years. If you dont mind spending the extra cash id go with the tunze. It seems like a superior product.

scarface70706 · 11/30/2011, 11:57 PM

tune osmolator ATO hands down. it uses an eye to control the water level and a back up float switch that shuts the pump off if the eye fails and it starts to over fill. its a great product and been running mine for a few months now. only issue i had with it was the eye at first. you need to wash the eye in hat soapy water for a good 5 to 10 mins and then clean it off as best as possible. after all that it works great.

sbeason · 12/01/2011, 06:29 AM

+3 Autotopoff . com

I have owned for three years. It comes with a safety overfill float switch.

I owned a Tunze Osmolator as well and had problems with the pump. I am not saying it isn't worth the extra money, it does come with everything you need and its TUNZE. They have great products and customer service.

The other brand I used(listed above) you had to supply tubing and feed pump.

Thanks, Steve

Boa1277 · 12/01/2011, 11:24 AM

Tunze Osomolator very very nice with built in safeties, also really like the pump small enough to fit in a refill jug lid opening!

anderson0196 · 12/01/2011, 12:03 PM

I went with a Reef Fanatic setup and an aqualifter.

solitude127 · 12/01/2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anderson0196

I went with a Reef Fanatic setup and an aqualifter.

This is what I used for years and it worked great.

You might want to check out the Avast Marine ATO. It doesn't use a float switch as it's main trigger but has one for backup.

this is me · 12/01/2011, 12:10 PM

I've used a tunze osmolator for years. Probably one of the best reef equipment you can buy. Works flawlessly til the day I took it offline.
I just recently upgraded my controller to Profilux and currently running it with doser unit for ATO now.

thbrewst · 12/01/2011, 12:29 PM

+1 on the Tunze. My only complaint would be the longevity of the pumps, but admittedly I occasionally run my reservoir dry so that it likely not good for them.

Mrmaguyver · 12/01/2011, 04:04 PM

I use the JBJ ATO with an aqualifter pump.... Done me good so far.

drew567 · 12/01/2011, 04:41 PM

I have looked into the tunze and it looks like a good product. I also like the great customer service that tunze provides so I think ill have to go and buy one!! Thanks for the advise everyone.

jbonez · 12/01/2011, 04:46 PM

tunze osmolater i just got mine today

i have a bud that has one he replaced the pump 1 time in 2 years the pumps are cheap around $25...

1pix4c · 12/01/2011, 06:13 PM

Avast works great for me

kellerexpress · 12/03/2011, 02:14 AM

Tunze is the best IMO if you can afford it, otherwise the best bang for the buck is autotopoff.com. I use a dual float switch with an aqualifter, works flawlessly.

mordibv · 12/03/2011, 09:50 AM

I have had 3 . I liked them all . Order of preference was
RKL with sli and float switch / hydo pico . I went rlk for the features and heater redundancy / back up .
Tunze Osmo
Reef Fanatic Top off and hydor pico
All three worked with no issues .

Arthur1 · 12/03/2011, 10:22 AM

I've used a few different top off models and so far Spectrapure's Ultra Precise ATO has been the best one I've used to date. I've mentioned it a few times in other threads, to sum it up, the pressure switch works like a charm and the back up float valve works great (I test it every so often) and is better quality than some others out there. Biggest thing is when it comes to suction cups like many atos, I make acrylic brackets to mount floats and sensors to bc suction cups will eventually fail. The pump is dead silent and has a long pull and push. Cannot honestly say enough good things about it.

cbrfire · 12/03/2011, 10:29 AM

autotoppoff.com hooked up the the RO system with 2 floats is the best purchase I've made in a long time

Mr.Mcgibblets · 12/03/2011, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1pix4c

Avast works great for me

+1 not the cheapest but works very well.

luisagos · 12/03/2011, 12:00 PM

Profilux and you get a free controller.

This not just logic programming, its 100% software built in the controller just to do these functions specifically.

It also has built in software to do water changes with timers.
You tell it how many times per day to do the changes.

I have a built in drain, that dumps the water outside to my canal.
With a holding tank with pre-made saltwater. I never need to deal with water changes, just make a batch of water every 3 weeks or so.

With just both those features, you just got the controller for free.

bearpeidog · 12/03/2011, 12:17 PM

I'm a big osmosulator fan - one of the few products I'd get on a soap box for. You will not regret buying one....

atreis · 12/03/2011, 03:48 PM

I have a SpectraPure, which works great. I use a float from autotopoff.com as an emergency cut off in case of malfunction, but in three years it's never malfunctioned.

luisagos · 12/03/2011, 06:34 PM

One important feature, the ATO of the Profilux controller that I forgot to mention is.

When it actives on the low sensor, you set a time it has to reach the level again.
If the level is not reached, it will sound a alarm, or send a email so you know you have a leak.

You also can set the delays on or off.

11/30/2011, 08:53 PM	#1
drew567 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New York Posts: 80	Best Auto Top Off System? What are some of the high quality reliable systems out there?

11/30/2011, 11:44 PM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	autotopoff.com or litermeter 3 __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

12/01/2011, 12:03 PM	#9
anderson0196 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 318	I went with a Reef Fanatic setup and an aqualifter. __________________ Jim 45G Custom Cube ~ BM NAC6 ~ 2x Tunze 6025 ~ Eheim 1250 return ~ EShopps 10G sump ~ Neptune Apex ~ BRS Reactor ~ Reef Fanatic ATO

12/01/2011, 12:10 PM	#11
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	I've used a tunze osmolator for years. Probably one of the best reef equipment you can buy. Works flawlessly til the day I took it offline. I just recently upgraded my controller to Profilux and currently running it with doser unit for ATO now. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

12/01/2011, 04:04 PM	#13
Mrmaguyver Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 29	I use the JBJ ATO with an aqualifter pump.... Done me good so far. __________________ -Gabriel Kessil A150w 10k (X2), Vortech MP-10 (X2), CPR CS90DX Overflow, Custom Acrylic Fuge, Reef Octopus DNW-110 Recirculating Skimmer, Mag Drive 7 Pump, JBJ ATO/w Aqua-lifter Pump... ect. Current Tank Info: 65 Gallon Mixed Reef

11/30/2011, 09:04 PM	#2
frankyrivera FUP&A Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 5,904	I heard the tune osmolator ATO about $200

11/30/2011, 09:05 PM	#3
emooring37 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 58	Autotopoff . Com. Have 2. Working great

11/30/2011, 11:55 PM	#5
cubsFAN Moved On Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Lake Tahoe Posts: 1,550	i have the tunze osmo ato. I like it so far. been running it about 5 weeks. I used to have the jbj ato. It worked well for me for a couple years. If you dont mind spending the extra cash id go with the tunze. It seems like a superior product.

11/30/2011, 11:57 PM	#6
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	tune osmolator ATO hands down. it uses an eye to control the water level and a back up float switch that shuts the pump off if the eye fails and it starts to over fill. its a great product and been running mine for a few months now. only issue i had with it was the eye at first. you need to wash the eye in hat soapy water for a good 5 to 10 mins and then clean it off as best as possible. after all that it works great.

12/01/2011, 06:29 AM	#7
sbeason Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lake St Louis, MO Posts: 1,391	+3 Autotopoff . com I have owned for three years. It comes with a safety overfill float switch. I owned a Tunze Osmolator as well and had problems with the pump. I am not saying it isn't worth the extra money, it does come with everything you need and its TUNZE. They have great products and customer service. The other brand I used(listed above) you had to supply tubing and feed pump. Thanks, Steve

12/01/2011, 11:24 AM	#8
Boa1277 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tucson Posts: 317	Tunze Osomolator very very nice with built in safeties, also really like the pump small enough to fit in a refill jug lid opening!

12/01/2011, 12:29 PM	#12
thbrewst Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hotlanta, GA Posts: 37	+1 on the Tunze. My only complaint would be the longevity of the pumps, but admittedly I occasionally run my reservoir dry so that it likely not good for them.

12/01/2011, 04:41 PM	#14
drew567 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New York Posts: 80	I have looked into the tunze and it looks like a good product. I also like the great customer service that tunze provides so I think ill have to go and buy one!! Thanks for the advise everyone.

12/01/2011, 04:46 PM	#15
jbonez SALT LIFE Join Date: May 2008 Location: alabama Posts: 1,188	tunze osmolater i just got mine today i have a bud that has one he replaced the pump 1 time in 2 years the pumps are cheap around $25... __________________ IT IS WHAT IT IS! Current Tank Info: 75GL MIXED REEF\|40B FRAG LIGHTING -4ft DIY 120 3W CREE LEDS ROYAL BLUES & COOL WHITES\| FLOW-vortech mp40 \| BRS HC GFO TLF REACTOR W/COBOLT MJ600\| REEF OCTOPUS BH90 SKIMMER\| TUNZE OSMOLATOR 3155 ATO W/MAGNETS\|REEF KEEPER ELITE.

12/01/2011, 06:13 PM	#16
1pix4c Moved On Join Date: May 2004 Location: Appleton WI Posts: 209	Avast works great for me

12/03/2011, 02:14 AM	#17
kellerexpress Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 504	Tunze is the best IMO if you can afford it, otherwise the best bang for the buck is autotopoff.com. I use a dual float switch with an aqualifter, works flawlessly.

12/03/2011, 09:50 AM	#18
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	I have had 3 . I liked them all . Order of preference was RKL with sli and float switch / hydo pico . I went rlk for the features and heater redundancy / back up . Tunze Osmo Reef Fanatic Top off and hydor pico All three worked with no issues . __________________ It's hard to take advice from those who do not show the fruits of their labor . Current Tank Info: No tank ATM

12/03/2011, 10:22 AM	#19
Arthur1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 578	I've used a few different top off models and so far Spectrapure's Ultra Precise ATO has been the best one I've used to date. I've mentioned it a few times in other threads, to sum it up, the pressure switch works like a charm and the back up float valve works great (I test it every so often) and is better quality than some others out there. Biggest thing is when it comes to suction cups like many atos, I make acrylic brackets to mount floats and sensors to bc suction cups will eventually fail. The pump is dead silent and has a long pull and push. Cannot honestly say enough good things about it.

12/03/2011, 10:29 AM	#20
cbrfire Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 53	autotoppoff.com hooked up the the RO system with 2 floats is the best purchase I've made in a long time

12/03/2011, 12:00 PM	#22
luisagos Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,453	Profilux and you get a free controller. This not just logic programming, its 100% software built in the controller just to do these functions specifically. It also has built in software to do water changes with timers. You tell it how many times per day to do the changes. I have a built in drain, that dumps the water outside to my canal. With a holding tank with pre-made saltwater. I never need to deal with water changes, just make a batch of water every 3 weeks or so. With just both those features, you just got the controller for free.

12/03/2011, 12:17 PM	#23
bearpeidog Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Milton, Vermont Posts: 560	I'm a big osmosulator fan - one of the few products I'd get on a soap box for. You will not regret buying one....

12/03/2011, 03:48 PM	#24
atreis Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yellow Springs, OH Posts: 942	I have a SpectraPure, which works great. I use a float from autotopoff.com as an emergency cut off in case of malfunction, but in three years it's never malfunctioned. __________________ reef tank up since 8/2009. Previous tank up since 4/2004, taken down in 2007. Current Tank Info: custom 100g reef, custom sump

12/03/2011, 06:34 PM	#25
luisagos Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,453	One important feature, the ATO of the Profilux controller that I forgot to mention is. When it actives on the low sensor, you set a time it has to reach the level again. If the level is not reached, it will sound a alarm, or send a email so you know you have a leak. You also can set the delays on or off.

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