Ato container pump

jphayes921 · 06/17/2019, 08:08 PM

I have a 15gal HDPE container I got from work. It has a 2 1/4" hole on the top and a 3/4" hole. Anyone know a pump that will fit through the 2" hole? I have some bulk heads I could use for an external or cut a hole in the top and then re seal, bit would rather not. Let me know what you think. I am going to plumb a 3/8" poly line to my tank. This is to replace the 5 gal container next to the tank.

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mcgyvr · 06/18/2019, 04:39 AM

Both the Tunze and Neptune ATO pumps are intended to fit through that hole
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/repla...r-5000-02.html (needs a 12V power supply)
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pract...e-systems.html (includes power supply)

jphayes921 · 06/18/2019, 05:01 AM

Awesome thank you

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newbie2014 · 06/18/2019, 09:02 AM

The Tunze ATO pump should fit, and I can attest to it reliability. The only thing is; none of the 1/4" OD tubing from a hardware store fits properly. I had to order the 'black' Tunze tubing.

mcgyvr · 06/18/2019, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbie2014

The Tunze ATO pump should fit, and I can attest to it reliability. The only thing is; none of the 1/4" OD tubing from a hardware store fits properly. I had to order the 'black' Tunze tubing.

Nothing slightly oversized tube and a zip tie can't fix

MrSandman · 06/18/2019, 12:28 PM

If you want something super reliable and low flow you can go with a peristaltic dosing pump. For an ATO I always recommend a dosing pump for those reasons above. I’ve had mine for 12 years and have never had to do anything to maintain it. Plus, for an ATO you only need low flow and it’s probably safer that it’s low flow in case a float or sensor malfunctions.

06/17/2019, 08:08 PM	#1
jphayes921 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Linden, MI Posts: 53	Ato container pump I have a 15gal HDPE container I got from work. It has a 2 1/4" hole on the top and a 3/4" hole. Anyone know a pump that will fit through the 2" hole? I have some bulk heads I could use for an external or cut a hole in the top and then re seal, bit would rather not. Let me know what you think. I am going to plumb a 3/8" poly line to my tank. This is to replace the 5 gal container next to the tank. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

06/18/2019, 04:39 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Both the Tunze and Neptune ATO pumps are intended to fit through that hole https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/repla...r-5000-02.html (needs a 12V power supply) https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pract...e-systems.html (includes power supply) __________________ Who me?

06/18/2019, 12:28 PM	#6
MrSandman Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Bay, So. Cal. Posts: 5,408 Blog Entries: 6	If you want something super reliable and low flow you can go with a peristaltic dosing pump. For an ATO I always recommend a dosing pump for those reasons above. I’ve had mine for 12 years and have never had to do anything to maintain it. Plus, for an ATO you only need low flow and it’s probably safer that it’s low flow in case a float or sensor malfunctions. __________________ June 2001 Tank of the Month. Yes, i said 2001. Current Tank Info: 112G 36"x36"x20" Lee-mar rimless. Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2293182.

06/18/2019, 05:01 AM	#3
jphayes921 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Linden, MI Posts: 53	Awesome thank you Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

06/18/2019, 09:02 AM	#4
newbie2014 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 235	The Tunze ATO pump should fit, and I can attest to it reliability. The only thing is; none of the 1/4" OD tubing from a hardware store fits properly. I had to order the 'black' Tunze tubing.