basicaly i need a top off system that is as cheap as possible
might be able to take care of you at the meeting.
this is EXACTLY what i use, wired to a maxi jet 1200 i had laying around
i could even help you do it if you like. that kit, a pump, reservoir, and a hose. it uses double float switches, a high and a low, so if the low sticks the water rises and floats the second one which turns off the pump just in case.
John - i would hold off on buying any DIY kit at the moment if you can. we should have a MUCH better alternative available by the April meeting.
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John - i would hold off on buying any DIY kit at the moment if you can. we should have a MUCH better alternative available by the April meeting.[/quote]
Well, you better post pics after the meeting. Now you have me interested.
how effective is tapping a 1-5 gallon bucket and attaching tubing to a kent marine float??
im looking for something cheap to do on my 3 gal. nano
i saw something like this online but i cant find the link.
Depending on what your definition of cheap is you too might want to wait until the April meeting! ;D
as long as i can spend less than i would on a retail model, im sold, ha…im a function person, so u could make one out of cardboard as long as it worked and id be pleased.
ill be patient Saint:)
less than i would on a retail modelthink half of that
so u could make one out of cardboardthen you will be oh so happy! ;D
Okay i will wait i guess lol…
L-D knows how to make all the good stuff!
anyone ever put a small pump (like an aqua lifter) on a timer, and let the timer run for only one minute per day…
i can think of a million ways one could get in trouble with this…but i was j/w if anyone in the club has attempted this setup?
Our friend Marty just uses a syphon drip from a water jug to continously drip RO into the sump. about a drop or two a second keeps his level for a couple days. then refill the jug. just an airline tube with a micro valve to control the drip rate. match your evap rate.
Me, i just dump a bucket full in daily. along with my alk/kalk .
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anyone ever put a small pump (like an aqua lifter) on a timer, and let the timer run for only one minute per day…[/quote]
This sounds absolutely crazy to me. Can be more touchy and complicated then just topping off by hand. Just my opinion.
Shawn I need a cheap option for ATO as well. Also thinking about doing a little Kalk dosing. Can your secret help me to?
This sounds absolutely crazy to me. Can be more touchy and complicated then just topping off by hand.+1
Can your secret help me to?Dont think its much of a secret anymore! >LOL<
I googled DIY ATO one day…and thats one that came up…trust me I know its a horrible idea.
float(ebays are OK but not the best) + solid state relay (120vAC 3-20vdc trigger, 500 mA) + pump(or solenoid or w/e addition method) = ATO
Cheap simple easy!
Or get your hands wet with some programming and fancy stuff…Microcontroller + solid state relay + addition method = ATO