ATO

[MadReefer]

Has anyone tried this or something similar? I have a 7g acrylic hex tank I want to use for an ATO.

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...uM6qzvgiBUNrgSAQ2b3iuaEXzUhMKAs74KDffsc2HHcqb

 

[marc marini]

I have done something like that lasted for years but I used a rib like this Functional Devices (RIB) RIBU1C Enclosed Relay 10Amp SPDT 10-30Vac/dc/120Vac at Controls Central

 

[marc marini]

also you can get them at any heating cooling supply house

 

[MadReefer]

also you can get them at any heating cooling supply house

How did you put it together?

 

[marc marini]

use 12 v wall wart to power relay thru float switch supply 110 v thru relay contacts to ato pump in my case a solenoid valve
there is a wiring diagram on the RIB its simple I used a rib because they are very reliable

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

I am working on adding ATO to my pi system. I have two float switches connected now and my screen lets me know when water needs to be added. Once I get some extra time and funding I will add a relay with an outlet to run a pump. Right now, beside the funding part, I am just focusing on the code side of the system

 

[MadReefer]

I have no clue what you two are talking about. So will stick with original post since it has step by step instructions. Only way I can do this is with details.

Thanks for response.

 

[marc marini]

sorry about that a RIB is simply a relay just like the one in the vid only encased with wires coming out here is a link to the product and diagram of what the wire colors represent I think its a bit safer than the one in the vid
Details - Functional Devices, Inc.

 

[MadReefer]

sorry about that a RIB is simply a relay just like the one in the vid only encased with wires coming out here is a link to the product and diagram of what the wire colors represent I think its a bit safer than the one in the vid
Details - Functional Devices, Inc.

Appreciate the pic but like I said need step by step as I have no clue what each wire is for.

 

[myrjon]

Mark i top off with a container in basement under display tank . With a dc pump in basement bucket plumbed into sump upstairs. wire from pump(downstairs) comes through a existing hole in floor(a 1.5 ) round hole .plug into its own surge strip by tank and turn it on when i need top off. Never liked switches to control water.

 

[MadReefer]

Mark i top off with a container in basement under display tank . With a dc pump in basement bucket plumbed into sump upstairs. wire from pump(downstairs) comes through a existing hole in floor(a 1.5 ) round hole .plug into its own surge strip by tank and turn it on when i need top off. Never liked switches to control water.

I had a float switch before with no issues. One time I had the hose to lose and dump a few gallons of ATO n the floor. A clip fixed that issue.

I like automated so when I'm away one less thing to worry about.