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A discussion on ATO choices, advice appreciated

DEL

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How is it ? I have a far distance and been debating it
So far so good. I like the construction of it. It's definitely powerful. What's the distance you are trying to put it through?
 

ecam

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Check out the Avast ATO. That thing is flawless.

I use this with a digital output to apex or you can use standard outlet.

Combined with this. I lift water 10 ft and run it 30 ft across the ceiling to my display. I’ve replaced the pump once in 9 years !!! Diaphragm Pump
 

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Check out the Avast ATO. That thing is flawless.
SoaB! That's what started this thread. I have this system in my main an LOVE it.
When I went looking at their ATO section, this wasn't listed as a main ATO, just the 'new improved' version with the float system, etc...
Didn't realize they downgraded it and buried it a bit down the page, making it not look like an ATO.

I did go with the autotopoff.com dual float system for the redundancy, plus I'm having fun rewiring it for a secondary pump and a siphon system.
If this works after I mess with it I'll use it.
If it doesn't, I'm grabbing the Avast.

Really enjoying all the input in this thread as well, it would be a great sticky for ATO info.
 

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My top off - brute with to in basement connected to a mag 18 plumbed through floor to tank. Connected mag 18 to electrical strip next to tank. Fill tank evaporation. Also this is how I do water changes. Another brute in basement with salt water. Hit a switch and you’re done. No sensors or floats to go bad!
Sticky done.
 

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Hi all, just wanted to update this thread for time.
The autotopoff.com dual float system has been working flawlessly going on 2 years.
I pulled it to clean yesterday and the maintenance is minimal.
As much as I love the Avast system (that's in my main), I have no regrets purchasing this cheaper system.
Its kept the tank well and never had an alarm, overflow, or concern.
 
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