DIY ATO, Anyone attempted this before?

[Nano]

I am just wondering cause I saw this video, and it seems like a solid Idea, but has anyone done this before? after doing some reading up I see there was a company that use to sell these commercially. Looks idiot proof to me, but wanted some trusted opinions

[fishytime]

um......am I the only one not seeing a link to the vid???

[Nano]

lol sh*t sorry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCHLJ1dzmPo

My mistake

[msjboy]

that's cool.... and I thought a cheap used medical peristaltic dosing pump was the solution.

might try this myself...

msjboy

[Cameron]

I thought about it before it decided pro
T to run 120v through a very small wire. Went with a jbj ago with a mj1200 pump and it's working great.

I have a float switch if you ate interested.

[Nano]

yeah I wouldnt mind trying something like this but maybe with a float valve. I am just trying to see if anyone has any success/horror stories about them

[Reef Pilot]

Yes, that is pretty clever. I do my ATO directly from my RO/DI line using float valves. But if I was using a secondary reservoir, I might consider an idea like that.

The problem of how much water is left can easily be solved by adding an airline tube tapped in at the top and the bottom to serve as a sight gauge.

[Nano]

thats a really good Idea, like those big coffee pots haha

[MKLKT]

Picture of the one I made here:

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...t=76662&page=2

[sphelps]

Have done and seen similar ones for nanos but I think the system presents some issues for larger tanks requiring more water. I think if you have the space for a float switch either mechanical or electric it's a way better option. A simple mechanical float can often be found locally for around $10, then you don't need the air tight container which will honestly become a pain to deal with 2+ more times a week.