show me your auto top offs

[Michael]

i have my new sump in place now and have a fairly large space behind the right hand side of my stand, im hoping to get some rodi in a container in it and this can then become a auto top off, my question is what do you guys do to make these things work?, have you got any pics?, any rcommended float switches and pumps etc? many thanks guys:)

[will16]

Hey Micahel,

Sorry no pics. I am actually in the process of setting one up now. I plan on using the Tunze Osmolator system. It is pricey but I do like the optical sensor with a mechanical float backup. It also comes with the pump. Depending on how much you need to fill it may or may not be enough. You can also change it to any pump you want but will need to purchase their switched outlet. I was also looking at autotopoff.com. Much cheaper. I would do the 2 float system so one would be backup.

Good luck.
- Will

[Michael]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13454149#post13454149 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by will16
Hey Micahel,

Sorry no pics. I am actually in the process of setting one up now. I plan on using the Tunze Osmolator system. It is pricey but I do like the optical sensor with a mechanical float backup. It also comes with the pump. Depending on how much you need to fill it may or may not be enough. You can also change it to any pump you want but will need to purchase their switched outlet. I was also looking at autotopoff.com. Much cheaper. I would do the 2 float system so one would be backup.

Good luck.
- Will


thanks for the reply will, nice to hear from you, i will look at autotopoff.com, thanks for the assist mate:) very grateful

[Ehaze]

www.autotopoff.com I have their double fload switch, it works very well, it is well worth it!

[Michael]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13454274#post13454274 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ehaze
www.autotopoff.com I have their double fload switch, it works very well, it is well worth it!


:thumbsup: ok thanks Ehaze, appeciate the reply:)

[Michael]

anyone have any pics?

[jubjub]

here's mine real simple the ato box is the controller in the 5gall bucket is a 20$ pump and there are 2 float valves in the last chamber of the fuge

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll95/jubjubrsx/my%20fishtank/autotopoffcorrectsm.jpg

[paulallen]

Tunze osmolator

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2/1davram1/clam008.jpg

[Michael]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13456013#post13456013 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jubjubrsx
here's mine real simple the ato box is the controller in the 5gall bucket is a 20$ pump and there are 2 float valves in the last chamber of the fuge

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll95/jubjubrsx/my%20fishtank/autotopoffcorrectsm.jpg


thats a good idea, a large container, sort of thing i was hoping to get, thanks for the pic:)

[Michael]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13456642#post13456642 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by paulallen
Tunze osmolator

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2/1davram1/clam008.jpg


thanks paul, i will google the tunze and with the previous link autotopoff.com i have 2 options now, thanks guys great stuff, gives me something to think about now:)

[PaulieWalnuts]

wow that is sweet...i have always wanted to do one...but never have because i always though i need another tank...the bucket is good call

[gdavis17]

Auto topoffs don't have to be complicated. I got a 5 gallon kitchen garbage can from walmart, a dual float valve, a used mj900, and some hose. That's all and it only cost me about $30. This setup has been very reliable for about 4 years now.

[Michael]

thanks gdavis appreciate the reply, over here in england our economy is a bit worn out, if you know what im saying :lol: and everything costs a lot more than youd expect, ive just bought a autotop off today, i ordered it through a supplier, it cost me £90.00 all in, sounds expensive i bet :eek1: but i did some research and its actually a good deal for us in england, thanks again pal for your valued input:) and thanks for the previous 2 links guys they actually helped a lot:thumbsup: