Diy a.t.o.

[duromega]

What's up reefers
I know a lot of us doesn't have an ATO or Controller meanwhile you can built this ATO for cheap and it works pretty well

this is what you need

1) Float Switch Kit
2) Aqua Lifter Pump
3) Air Line Tubing

Working like a charm!

 

[troywalkerphoto]

total cost?

 

[mbg75]

With the reservoir higher than the sump level. U might get a siphon

 

[lnevo]

With the reservoir higher than the sump level. U might get a siphon

+1 aqua lifters are notorious for that.

Get a piece of pvc pipe with the opening above the reservoir and put the output from the pump into it. The other end of the pvc drains into the sump. Acts as a siphon break.

Also i recently read about the NURCE method which is quite intriguing...i may consider that in a future iteration of my gravity ato..

http://www.aqualan.com/products.html

 

[skene]

So... where/what exactly is your safety net if the pump does not shut off?
Not exactly trusting of a system like that. You are better off purchasing something from autotopoff.com...

 

[duromega]

total cost?

about $38

 

[duromega]

With the reservoir higher than the sump level. U might get a siphon

that's why the outlet hose is in a high position so it doesn't siphon

 

[duromega]

So... where/what exactly is your safety net if the pump does not shut off?
Not exactly trusting of a system like that. You are better off purchasing something from autotopoff.com...

well honestly if for some reason the pump doesn't not shut off there is gonna be a ecological disaster

 

[duromega]

Get a piece of pvc pipe with the opening above the reservoir and put the output from the pump into it. The other end of the pvc drains into the sump. Acts as a siphon break.

interesting but I don't understand a diagram will help

 

[lnevo]

interesting but I don't understand a diagram will help

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum...0-fuge-mantis-shrimp-build-5.html#post1328816

 

[duromega]

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum...0-fuge-mantis-shrimp-build-5.html#post1328816

ooooooooooooooooooh :idea: now I see
will upgrade my ATO tomorrow :sgrin:
thank you!

 

[MrsDubs]

Great way to think outside the box!!

 

[dubs]

Duromega its nice been renegading bro but for about the same price u can get a decent ato and u don't have to do all that work it that u been trying stuff tho bro reefing didn't get to were it at cause everyone did the same thing so keep doing what ur doing bro it only make u a better reefer