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Old 04-10-2013, 11:18 PM
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Tks. I do like to tinker and have an electronics background. But, time is my issue. May look at the relay down the road. Will hook up the tunze for now though - when I get 5 minutes
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Old 04-11-2013, 01:05 AM
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for tunze, make sure you don't let the pump run dry for couple days, this is not a problem with toms aqua lifter with apex. Sometimes, i just forgot to fill ATO reservoir for days :-)
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Old 04-11-2013, 03:14 AM
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I would keep the osmolator...
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Old 04-11-2013, 03:38 AM
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I would keep the osmolator...
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I like my controller (not Apex) but trust my osmolator's optical sensor more than float switches. I've had to clean a float lately that luckily I tested and found it to be unresponsive

I hit my optical with a toothbrush when I remember, but it's never let me down yet - 11 months so far
A spare pump wouldn't hurt, just in case ...
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Old 04-11-2013, 03:59 AM
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I have a bunch of float switches, If your interested. Hit me a PM!
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Old 04-11-2013, 04:18 AM
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BTW just as more info, I'ver had the osmolator for about 4 years and when I got it, it had those gimpy stoopid mounting arms. I upgraded to the magnetic mounts (they should be stock now), and it's awesome. The most I've done for cleaning is rubbing my finger over the lens and a fresh water flush over it... it's pretty bullet proof, I was worried about algae or other build up screwing with the refractive sensor, but not even after so many years...
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Old 04-11-2013, 01:07 PM
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The only trouble I've had with my osmolator is the optical eye. We still don't know what caused it but I think it's something to do with the way my ATS lighting. Those sensor's don't like light shining into them
Anyway, the optical sensor stopped working but was replaced no questions asked
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Old 04-12-2013, 02:22 AM
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Thanks will keep. Just need to drill hole through wall so I can feed from RO supply in next room. I have 50G sump filled half way, so I'm thinking if I fill my 20G trash can 2/3 of the way. I should still be okay if I have a ATO fail and a return pump fail at same time - right?
My tank is 120G
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