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aleonn
01/10/2011, 06:36 PM
I'm not handy with circuits, and wiring a breakout box unit for an ATO system is way over my head. I heard from other members that the Neptune BoB unit isn't the best either.

Is there a vendor or recommendation to purchase one of these units to connect to some float valves? I plan to purchase the float valves from autotopoff.com. Any help is always appreciated :)

kenargo
01/10/2011, 06:44 PM
The Neptune break-out-box is good as it is intended; for thin wire like that found in float switches and such but all too often people put much larger wires into the holes and expect the BOB to be able to handle it and it won't. The only other option I am aware of would be to make one for yourself or maybe ask around; there are a number of of who has made various forms of BOB and perhaps you can offer a little $ to have someone make you one to order.

Jocko
01/11/2011, 07:47 AM
I can pretty much guarantee you it won't be over your head. The BOB definitely looks scary because it can accommodate a bunch of switches. But hooking up a float switch will be fine. It has two wires. Clip, clip, done. Trust me after you do it, you'll laugh at how simple it was.

aleonn
01/12/2011, 01:31 AM
Thank you for your input and encouragement. I now look forward to this next mini project :)

fixmgood
01/12/2011, 03:22 PM
Where in the OC are you if you need some help pm me I am in Santa Ana /Irvine area.I have built 2 of them so far.