Water Detector to Shut Off Pump

[nanoreefer22]

Does anyone use/know of a water detector that will shut off a pump if it senses water? I'm looking to use this together with my ATO, so just in case it decides to stop working one day, I'll have that water detector to shut the whole thing down once it starts overflowing.

I did some research and came across a few, but want to see what you guys are using/.

 

[JonnyJ]

nice post kris - im very interested as well.

i know people have mentioned ones that you put on the top of the tank like a small sensor but need to drill a hole or use some sort of acrylic for mounting


my tank is a ticking timebomb if you ask me [the drain on cube to the waterfall scares me.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Thanks!

Found this, but at $71 bucks....

http://www.plumbingsupply.com/emergency-high-water-shut-off-switch.html

 

[JonnyJ]

thats it, are you going to order one?

wondering if there is other options? i need to buy one asap.

 

[nanoreefer22]

It looks good, the only thing I'm worried about is having it sitting over my sump 24/7 and if this will affect its performance. I'm not sure if this was designed with saltwater in mind.

I emailed the company about this and I'm just waiting to hear back.

 

[JonnyJ]

It looks good, the only thing I'm worried about is having it sitting over my sump 24/7 and if this will affect its performance. I'm not sure if this was designed with saltwater in mind.

I emailed the company about this and I'm just waiting to hear back.

haha im on the phone with them as we speak.

 

[nanoreefer22]

haha im on the phone with them as we speak.

:lol2: Post back the results..maybe we could do a GB or something of that nature in the coming weeks to get price down.

 

[JonnyJ]

ill post back, i really need to set this or something similar up. i had one flood months ago and not going to go through another. i remember coming home at 2 am and my socks got soaked 1 floor BELOW my tank. i was like *#$@

 

[JonnyJ]

Steve got back to me, The sensor is 3/16 stainless, works from conductivity.

small voltage on tip. when it grounds from water it shuts down. Rated for saltwater.


Lifetime warranty



Kris im going to msg you about group buys.

 

[reefoman]

Are you guys serious? $71?
Omg...
What about $4.50 + little bit DIY?

 

[JonnyJ]

Well if we started a group buy and 8 people buy it, it drops to 51$ per

For a sump application obviously other things like float valves and stuff could be manipulated to work.

But for my situation this to me sounds perfect and ideal..if money isn't a problem it's a nice piece of equipment.


Show me how this could successfully be made for 4.95$ DIY.


This could easily be mounted on my DT tank and prevent a flood if my bulkhead becomes compromised

 

[nanoreefer22]

I'd be intersted in a DIY too if its really that cheap

 

[reefoman]

Go on eBay and get one float switch, one guy from NJ selling them $4.50 free shipping, two little pieces of acrylic (to glue angle) one hole, short extension cord (probably you have one somewhere in your basement or garage) and that's all.

 

[nanoreefer22]

http://www.aquahub.com/store/product67.html

Another option...

reefoman..any more details on how to put it together?

 

[reefoman]

Sure



Cut one wire (hot) in extension cord and install this float switch as a loop (I'll post some diagram if you like) be careful (110v 60 hz) if you're not sure how to do it I'll provide all informations.
Use commercial double tape to install that acrylic in your overflow and you are protected

 

[nanoreefer22]

Awesome. If you could post a diagram that would be appreciate.

 

[skene]

could you not have just done a dual float switch... ato?
I'm going to set up my RKL to handle ATO and wire up two float switches... thats all.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Mine is a dual, but one extra method of flood prevention can't hurt right?

 

[reefoman]

could you not have just done a dual float switch... ato?
I'm going to set up my RKL to handle ATO and wire up two float switches... thats all.

I'm using my Apex to protect everything including protein skimmer, but nanoteefer didn't say that he have controller so for ATO or flood protect is IMO easiest and cheapest way to build that cord with switch.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Yup no controller here...maybe i shud invest in one haha