ATO Preferance

Mrramsey · 02/26/2014, 06:28 AM

I am thinking that I will build my own ATO device. I am planning on a gravity based system. My set up will allow me to fill my 5g reservoir by closing one valve and opening two others.

I am curious though, what do you do and what are the pros and cons.

Pumps and float switches
Gravity fed
Pumps and pressure switches

SGT_York · 02/26/2014, 06:48 AM

Pumps and floats pro's are flexibility and easy to use with a kalk reactor.
Downsides small electric bill, and a few bucks to start it up.

I've found the floats were far more reliable then the pressure floats.

Downside to a gravity is finding the right space for enough storage water.

Mrramsey · 02/26/2014, 07:01 AM

Thanks for posting your Pros and Cons SGT_York!

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Downside to a gravity is finding the right space for enough storage water.

I would agree with that statement. My particular set-up I do have the space so it makes sense.

View Poll Results: What do you use for your ATO
Gravity Based	3	37.50%
Pumps and Float Switches	5	62.50%
Pumps and Pressure Switches	0	0%
Other	0	0%
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02/26/2014, 06:28 AM	#1
Mrramsey NEO Reefer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 1,801	ATO Preferance I am thinking that I will build my own ATO device. I am planning on a gravity based system. My set up will allow me to fill my 5g reservoir by closing one valve and opening two others. I am curious though, what do you do and what are the pros and cons. Pumps and float switches Gravity fed Pumps and pressure switches

02/26/2014, 06:48 AM	#2
SGT_York Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,746	Pumps and floats pro's are flexibility and easy to use with a kalk reactor. Downsides small electric bill, and a few bucks to start it up. I've found the floats were far more reliable then the pressure floats. Downside to a gravity is finding the right space for enough storage water.