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12-26-2003, 05:17 AM
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solenoids
Merry Christmas all!
I'm just thinking about hooking up a float valve to my sump setup for auto top off. I never really thought about a solenoid until someone pointed it out the in the auto top off thread . I've checked out the one at J&L but I was wondering if there was another one out there that functioned as well but was cheaper and available locally. TIA Christy 
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12-26-2003, 06:54 AM
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I know people that use the solinoid in conjunction with their RO/DI units for auto top-off but there is a warning: not reccomended for level control in the aquarium. WHY?
From J&L's website: (http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/sh...gno=ro-kpfvkit) Complete Float Valve Kit The Float Valve Kit allows an RO to fill a reservoir to a desired level, then shut down water production completely. This kit works from pressure only, no electricity. Included within this kit is a pressure solenoid, float valve, check valve, a 1/8" elbow, a male 1/8" x 1/8" connector and 1 foot each of blue and orange tubing. Not recommended for level control in aquariums. [/i] I want one of these too. Can anyone answer why you can't use them for auto-top off? Too much on/off's for the solenoid?
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12-26-2003, 04:12 PM
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same as the disclaimer on southdown sand. Steve
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12-26-2003, 06:27 PM
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Steve
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12-26-2003, 06:29 PM
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so I suppose this is the best/only solenoid out there to do the job??
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12-26-2003, 06:54 PM
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If you want to do mail-order then www.mcmaster.com.
They have an excellent shipping policy for Canadians. Order shipped at a reasonable rate by Purolator courier, no duty or brokerge fees.
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