What size bulkhead for ATO valve?

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  1. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I've got a Typhoon III RODI on the way from Fire, Water and Ice, and one of their ATO float valves.

    I was wondering what size hole to drill for the bulkhead - and also, where in relation to the waterline?

    I'll have these answers in a couple days when the stuff arrives; just trying to get a jump on things.;D
     
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  2. ermano

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    it's air, water and ice by the way and I have the same RO/DI unit...i never really incorporated the ATO in my system, so can't help ya there...hopefully someone can chime in and give you a push in the right direction!! :)
     
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  3. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    DOH!!

    Yeah, I knew that ... too early in the morning, only about two sips of coffee.

    I won't edit my original post; it'll give folks something to chuckle at ... :)
     
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    Just drill the hole a little larger then the shank of the float valve.Most Float valvaes I have ever seen for aquarium use was about 5/16 to 3/8th diameter hole .Or you could drill for a 1" bulkhead and just use bushings for the float valve ?
     
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