WTF (want to find) ATO.

[Benny503]

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

[Benny503]

Have anyone used this? Looking for feedback please...

 

http://autotopoff.com/products/SS1/

[Benny503]

No-one have auto top off? I guess I have to run a gravity ATO then (daz)

[TAD]

I might have one but they arent cheap.

[Rugbyfish]

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).

[Benny503]

I might have one but they arent cheap.

 

Tell me Troy, tell me...

[Benny503]

Rugbyfish, thank you for your reply... yes I need to look into farther.

[TAD]

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.

[Smann]

Benny if you want to see a DIY with a powerhead and a float valve let me know when you can come by

[drunkreefer]

have a jbj ato brand new in the box.. wanna trade?

[Benny503]

What are you looking to trade with drunkreefer?

[Benny503]

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 :-)

[Benny503]

Sorry to hear that Troy, I hope it didn't make a mess in your stores. Will swing by sometime.

[TAD]

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.

[drunkreefer]

Im trying to get a acrylic tank super small to use as a fuge....

[TAD]

How small is small?

[Smann]

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

[drunkreefer]

well it needs to be ball park 24L 10-11W 18-24H

[Smann]

the larger one is 29" L x 12"x 18" high

let me know

[TAD]

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.

[drunkreefer]

Im lost... I thought Benny needed the ato???? who wants the darn thing

[TAD]

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?

[Benny503]

LoL, it's 1AM in the morning and you two cracking me up....(laugh)

[drunkreefer]

online sucks.... or mabey i just do.... what ev

[Benny503]

So what do you want for you NIB JBJ auto top off?