Best resevoir for the Tunze ATO system and how far can you hide it?

MarkoD · #1 12-09-2011, 01:53 PM

I used a 5 gallon bucket but found I was refilling it every 2 days. Now I use a 70 gallon tank

parkinsn · #2 12-09-2011, 03:15 PM

I used a rubbermaid 25g ish with the tunze ATO. I put in the closet near my tank, about 8' away. Drilled a small hole in the floor ran it on the basement open celing and back up through the heat duct behind the tank. Worked well and hid the res. I had the same problem, never wanted the tub sitting visible by the tank.

Hustler · #3 12-10-2011, 04:35 PM

Well I got her going and it Just fit into the closet...
Ill probably try and put a 2 foot extention on the hose and wire for the pump but we will see...
Now I Have to find a 30 gal plus container...

Hustler · #4 12-10-2011, 04:36 PM

Also...
Can the tunze pump run dry or does it have a built in sensor?

Jakegr · #5 12-11-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hustler

Also...
Can the tunze pump run dry or does it have a built in sensor?

It can run dry.

Great ATO system though. It's one of the few pieces of equipment on my tank I completely trust.

cale262 · #6 12-11-2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hustler

Also...
Can the tunze pump run dry or does it have a built in sensor?

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It can run dry but it will turn off after about ten minutes of run time.

cwatkins · #7 12-11-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cale262

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It can run dry but it will turn off after about ten minutes of run time.

Ya, that's how I know that the bucket is empty if I hear the pump running dry (it's rather loud and difficult to ignore).

Sometimes my wife will hear it while I'm at work and fill it up for me.