[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by TheReefGeek

At least you didn't lose too much, could have been worse!

For those following along who might want to avoid this type of accident:

You could install a float switch that connects to a sprinkler solenoid to shut off the water supply to the RODI when the tank is full.

I run my RODI for a set time every day on a timer that controls a sprinkler solenoid. This approximates the amount of water I evaporate every day, then I just watch my water level, and about once a week I turn the timer to kick it on if I am low.

an even better way is to run a float valve in the sump and use your RO only to fill a header tank. this is what I do on my main tank as I have a 110gal header tank of RO water. I have seen setups like yours fail quite often. The only failure in mine was trying to do to much at once with packing getting the trailer hooked up and getting ready to get the kid from school, so the only mistake was absent mindedness.

setting up something this elaborate for a tank that is supposed to be up only for a couple weeks is nuts.. just a string of arising things made it so mine ended up being up for a few months. I wouldn't do anything different if I had to do it again except make sure I fill it the day before I go on holidays instead of the morning of.

Steve