Auto Top off that doesn't suck?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Covey, Nov 6, 2005.

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  1. Covey

    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    I set up one of the Kent float valve to control my auto top off. I had heard some grumbling about his setup. I have used it for like 2 months and I am not thrilled with it. Today I come home to find it had dumped the around 2 gallons of kalk into my tank.:mad: The seal has stopped sealing even after a good cleaning. Luckily I never trusted that thing and ran small top off container and a big sump. Could have been a much worse result. Salinity at like 28 and a pH of 8.4. Anyway I am now looking for a top off system that you would truly trust. I am still hoping to get around the $300 dosing pump but I am looking for suggestions?
     
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  3. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    The JBJ ATO works great, I have 2 of them on my tanks!
     
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    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    What pump do you use with it?
     
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    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    I have one with an Eheim 1048 and one with an Aqualifter pump through a Kalk reactor.
     
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    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    I have the Tunze osmolator, and it has a high level shut off sensor with alarm as well (altho it has never gone off):)

    I ran the Kent valve for about 8 months with no trouble, but it is not very sensetive.
     
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    coaster Astrea Snail

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    I have the tunze osmolator as well. Its only been up for like 2 months but no problems. comes with a pump. You can get a tunze calcium dispenser to go in your make up water storage tank, it goes between your pump and feed hose so the calcium does kill your pump prematurely. I don't have that option but may later.
    Darren
     
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    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    True, I have mine going from RO/DI storage container, thru a kalk reactor, and into my sump. No calcium in my pumps!;D
     
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    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    I am leaning toward the JBJ or the Reef Fanatic model.