DIY ATO Auto Top Off for 40 bucks. Siphon method. Electronic free. :P

Too easy, well done!

 

Cool build! I love DIY ATOs - and like the concept here. 10 or 15 years ago there was a company that sold these type of ATOs commercially. I can't quite remember the name. I believe it started with an 'N.' hmmm.. Regardless. Great job. I'll check out your video at lunch.

matt

 

I think you could take this idea and apply it to a nice big drum with an external sight gauge where you could keep 100 gallons or so of RODI ready at all time.

Thanks for sharing, I'll add this to my bag of tricks.

 

hahaha. That's funny...someone just found that thread the other day! They were asking what the oldest thread on 3reef was, and the was that oldest we could find (2002).

http://www.3reef.com/forums/bucket/first-3reef-thread-116697.html#post1186681 --> http://www.3reef.com/forums/product-review-archives/nurce-32060.html which is made by http://www.aqualan.com/

 

K+ for that Seano. That was driving me nuts!
The Nurce was the one. Same principal I believe ... going from memory.

matt

 

Nice, thanks for the video too!

 

I made one using a 7 gal blue water container from Wal-mart. A hose in the top with purchase of adapter from Home Depot and a float valve to maintain the level. I spliced a "T" in the line and have put in 2 for a total of 14 gal of top off, and add Kalkwasser in a mild solution which then drips to top off and kalk at the same time. Mine was less than 30, but I don't have a video.

 

Really cool thread!

 

That is a really good idea. I may have to steal that from you.

Thanks man. I'm wishing I could accommodate a bigger container... I'm filling the bucket every 4 days, but it's better than filling the tank every day

 

ive tried it on my return but the water just doesnt seem to go back to the tank. should i hook this up to the tank cause the water lvl rises in my return. or am i missing something?