Benny503 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I am looking for a decent ATO that is dependable. If you have any good source where I can get them please post here. If you have one that is laying around please contact me at 503-544-6454. If you think there is a DIY and that is work and want to work with me, please let me know. Thanks, Benny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Have anyone used this? Looking for feedback please... http://autotopoff.com/products/SS1/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 No-one have auto top off? I guess I have to run a gravity ATO then (daz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I might have one but they arent cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugbyfish Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I recently purchased this ATO system: http://www.autotopoff.com/products/DS1/ I am still setting it up. It wasn't cheap ($60, which included shipping) but it was a lot easier then building it myself. The one you referrenced in your link does not have the back up float valve. I looked at that one first too, then decided for the extra money I would buy the insurance of having the 2nd valve. It depends what you are using it for but I am using mine to ATO my sump and for the extra couple of bucks, I decided it was a lot cheaper than pouring 30 gallons of water onto my floor in the event that the first float valve failed (which I heard happens). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 I might have one but they arent cheap. Tell me Troy, tell me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Rugbyfish, thank you for your reply... yes I need to look into farther. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 As luck would have it, today When I looked at my tank it was over full. The ato fried, it got hot and bubbled up to large so the float couldn't raise into the full position so it has 5 more gallons then its supposed to in it. I will show you the part that burned up next time you stop by Benny. Sorry buddy but I now have to use my spare tunze ato. I might look into another one then it will be your for a fair price. If I can ever get this picture thing figured out I will post pics for all to see. If I had a large top off tank it would of been a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Benny if you want to see a DIY with a powerhead and a float valve let me know when you can come by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkreefer Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 have a jbj ato brand new in the box.. wanna trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 What are you looking to trade with drunkreefer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Steve, I will make that as an offer to come checkout your tank again... I was drooling all over your tank last time when I was there... you forget already :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Sorry to hear that Troy, I hope it didn't make a mess in your stores. Will swing by sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Sorry to hear that Troy' date=' I hope it didn't make a mess in your stores. Will swing by sometime.[/quote'] No mess as my ato tank is only 5 gallons and it can take the extra 5 but any more and my floor would of been wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkreefer Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Im trying to get a acrylic tank super small to use as a fuge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 How small is small? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I've got 2 sumps, acrylic, a saw ,these are pretty big but tools and glue we can probably make what you need. I've tried to sell them before but they have been sitting out on the side of the house for months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkreefer Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 well it needs to be ball park 24L 10-11W 18-24H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 the larger one is 29" L x 12"x 18" high let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I have an 18 gallon truveiw I can measure it tomorrow. I would take Steve up on his offer though. He knows his stuff, my hope is to have a tank even close to half as nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkreefer Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Im lost... I thought Benny needed the ato???? who wants the darn thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Benny does. I was talking to you about a tank I have laying around that maybe you could use as a top off or sump. Maybe I am confused now though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 LoL, it's 1AM in the morning and you two cracking me up....(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkreefer Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 online sucks.... or mabey i just do.... what ev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 So what do you want for you NIB JBJ auto top off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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