JBJ ATO Sensor Level

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  1. minh0720

    minh0720 Astrea Snail

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    Hi guys, I have another question to ask. I just ordered a JBJ ATO system. From watching youtubes videos on setting it up, I noticed that in order for the system to turn on, the float switch needs to be all the way down for the sensor to kick in. Is there a way to change this? Like making the system turn on when the float switch reach only half of its total length?

    Thanks ;D
     
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  2. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    No, but you can just raise the float switch higher.
     
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  3. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Second that from what Bio said. Just raise it higher.
     
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  4. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    +2 you'll see when you get it, everything is adjustable height;)
     
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  5. minh0720

    minh0720 Astrea Snail

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    Thanks guys :)
     
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  6. minh0720

    minh0720 Astrea Snail

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    Need a suggestion for the pump. A lot of people are using Tom Aquatics lifter ($14). I found that AutoTopOff.com sells Fountain Tech FT-70 pump (0-66gph) for only $8. Any suggestion on which pump to chose?
     
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  7. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    I use a hydor nano pump, but the aqualifter seems to be a workhorse that needs minimal maintenance and lasts forever. I'd spend the extra $6
     
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  8. jbb_00

    jbb_00 Skunk Shrimp

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    keep in mind that the aqualifter has a max lift of 30" , some people over look that . I use them and they are awesome.
     
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  9. minh0720

    minh0720 Astrea Snail

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    Do you guys know if there is a pump similar to aqualifter but have a max lift greater than 30" and roughly 10+gph?
     
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  10. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    hydor nano is about $15 and what i use, but do you need more of a lift? where is your reservoir gonna be?
     
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