ATO question...

TylerHaworth · 04/04/2014, 07:59 PM

I have the deluxe ATO which has the sensor on board with the pump… One question...

Can the flexible black line that runs between the ATO sensor tube and the control box be lengthened? If so, how far?

Since the pump is quite noisy, I would like to house it in my garage where my ATO container sits instead of having it right next to the tank where the noise drives me crazy =)

Avast Marine · 04/05/2014, 06:54 AM

Yes, we have tested it up to 30' and it should be able to be run much further but it will eventually lose some sensitivity. We also have pump upgrades available that will turn a gen1 peristaltic pump into a gen2 for $20. You can read about the new specs on our site to see if that will work for you and then contact us through the site if thats the direction you want to go.

TylerHaworth · 04/06/2014, 09:31 AM

That's excellent news, thanks Dan!

shaggss · 04/06/2014, 04:40 PM

Dan

I tried to have a look for the upgrade info but could not find it, any hints?

joeang · 04/23/2014, 11:03 AM

I have a ATO for over a year now with no problems. Works great and I highly recommend them.

fishnerd · 05/07/2014, 09:50 AM

Dan,

Just to be clear, I can have the ATO probe/sensor in my sump and have the outlet at 30' away? If yes, where can I get the tubing to extend it?

Thanks
Bryan

ctenophore · 05/11/2014, 06:15 AM

Hi Bryan, any 3/16" ID soft tubing will work. Our newer switches use RO (polyethylene) tubing, but if it's a year old, we were probably using the larger tubing. Send a photo to support@avastmarine.com and one of us can help you with setting up a 30' sensor.
Justin

fishnerd · 05/11/2014, 08:28 AM

Justin/Dan

Thanks guys, I will send you a picture. There are a few other things I need from you guys too

Bryan

04/04/2014, 07:59 PM	#1
TylerHaworth Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Barboursville, WV Posts: 628	ATO question... I have the deluxe ATO which has the sensor on board with the pump… One question... Can the flexible black line that runs between the ATO sensor tube and the control box be lengthened? If so, how far? Since the pump is quite noisy, I would like to house it in my garage where my ATO container sits instead of having it right next to the tank where the noise drives me crazy =) __________________ 180 Gallon Rimless. Halides. MP40's. Other Goodies.

04/05/2014, 06:54 AM	#2
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Yes, we have tested it up to 30' and it should be able to be run much further but it will eventually lose some sensitivity. We also have pump upgrades available that will turn a gen1 peristaltic pump into a gen2 for $20. You can read about the new specs on our site to see if that will work for you and then contact us through the site if thats the direction you want to go. __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

04/06/2014, 09:31 AM	#3
TylerHaworth Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Barboursville, WV Posts: 628	That's excellent news, thanks Dan! __________________ 180 Gallon Rimless. Halides. MP40's. Other Goodies.

04/06/2014, 04:40 PM	#4
shaggss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,709	Dan I tried to have a look for the upgrade info but could not find it, any hints? __________________ NEVER get eye level with an infants anus! New build, planning stages. 30 x 20 x 20", Geisemann Spectra 250W with Radium, Profilux controller, Profilux doser 2, Fluval SP4 return pump, Life Reef 28

05/07/2014, 09:50 AM	#6
fishnerd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,620	Dan, Just to be clear, I can have the ATO probe/sensor in my sump and have the outlet at 30' away? If yes, where can I get the tubing to extend it? Thanks Bryan __________________ Goal: 1 fish per gallon Current Tank Info: Need an upgrade

04/23/2014, 11:03 AM	#5
joeang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 67	I have a ATO for over a year now with no problems. Works great and I highly recommend them.

05/11/2014, 06:15 AM	#7
ctenophore RC Sponsor Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 707	Hi Bryan, any 3/16" ID soft tubing will work. Our newer switches use RO (polyethylene) tubing, but if it's a year old, we were probably using the larger tubing. Send a photo to support@avastmarine.com and one of us can help you with setting up a 30' sensor. Justin

05/11/2014, 08:28 AM	#8
fishnerd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,620	Justin/Dan Thanks guys, I will send you a picture. There are a few other things I need from you guys too Bryan __________________ Goal: 1 fish per gallon Current Tank Info: Need an upgrade