New HydroFILL ATO from Innovative Marine

Available August 1st, the new Innovative Marine HydroFILL ATO controller system has few unique features designed for long use in a marine environment. The first are sensors that contain no moving parts. The sensors also contain chemically-inert graphite electrodes that utilize your water's conductive properties to complete a low voltage circuit, causing a control relay to actuate. Secondly, the HydroFILL ATO air lift pump is self-priming with a built in check valve to prevent back siphoning. Although built to last, these nice features will run you $199 for the controller and $99 for the pump. Look for a hands-on 3reef test soon. More below.



HydroFill – ATO Controller System

Automate freshwater replenishment, and say farewell to heavy lifting, unstable water parameters, and the need to frequently watch your water line.

Topping off evaporated water for our aquariums is a tedious but essential task that every hobbyist encounters to maintain stable specific gravity & salinity levels.

The HydroFill ATO Controller System takes advantage of your water's conductive properties to complete a low voltage circuit and cause a control relay to actuate and replenish water as it evaporates. This departure from outdated float sensors, offers the latest automation in electronic sensing for precise accuracy, repeatability, and no-moving part reliability.

Customize your own "High and Low" set points to prevent constant On/Off cycling prone to single sensor design

Sensors utilize rare earth neodymium magnets for stationary placement and simple out of the box installation. Small form factor makes it the ideal choice for nano to full size aquariums. Two chemically inert graphite electrodes are housed in each sensor for redundancy & consistent long-term performance in harsh marine environments.


FEATURES:

Controller:
* 2 Year Warranty
* Conductivity Method
* For use in Fresh & Marine Applications
* Controller Dims: 3.35” x 1.18” x 5.12”
* Includes Double Sided Adhesive
*1000W, 8Amp/120V Pump Capacity
* Power Consumption: 1 Watt
* Visual LED indicators
a. Power -Red
b. Level - Green
c. Low Level – Green
d. Water Filling – Pulsing Green

Sensors:
* Small Form Factor: 0.91” x 1.06” x 2.64”
* (2) Sensor Design
* Safe 5V Low Voltage
* 6 foot sensor cables
* (2) Rare Earth Neodymium Magnetic Sensor Holders
* Chemically Inert Graphite Electrodes



HydroFill – ATO Pump System

Pair your auto top off with the industry's first low voltage air lift pump specifically designed for ATO controllers. The HydroFill ATO Pump System eliminates the guess work, and comes complete with a lift pump, acrylic bracket, return pipe, 10 feet of silicone tubing, 3 hose clamps, , and an optional hanging mount.

Engineered for high performance, this external positive displacement diaphragm pump, outputs up to 15 gallons per hour and max 5 feet of head. This self-priming pump is equipped with a built-in check valve to safeguard against back siphoning.

The HydroFill diaphragm pump is the smart alternative when compared to submersible pumps, diaphragm pumps offer the benefit of safely running dry and are thermally protected against heat build-up.

Versatile design offers 3 options for pump placement: hang-on, cabinet mount, or simply place on noise dampening rubber feet.


FEATURES:
Pump:
Positive Displacement
Diaphragm Pump Method
Self-Priming
Built-in Check valve
Dry Run Protection
Thermally Protected
Low Voltage
¼” Barb Fitting
Up to 15 Gallons per Hour
Pump mounting bracket

Return Kit:
10 feet of silicone tubing
(3) ratchet clamps
Acrylic mounting bracket
Return pipe
Inlet Hose Strainer

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Wow! Looks nice! I do like how it doesn't activate the pump when there's sloshing in the sump.

My MP10's cause irregular water levels when on NTM, this always messed up my old JBJ ATO causing higher than normal levels in my sump.

 

Looks nice, but that price is too high IMO. The proven tunze osmolator tops out at $200, and that is where you should be competing on the price point.

 

Very true!

 

Different tech than the osmolator but I agree the price point may be limiting their customer base. Cool gadget though!

 

The osmolator is tried and true, and cheaper. So why choose this? Will have to see how it does.

 

Wait, you would need to pay $199 + $99?! You're better off getting a AquaController Apex Jr w/Display, Breakout Box and floats for the same price.