New ATO

[jcs11236]

This new ATO looks good. I am looking to replace my jbj ato with this one. No float switches. Check it out:
http://innovative-marine.com/auqa-gadget/ato-controller.html

http://innovative-marine.com/auqa-gadget/manuals/ATO-Controller-Manual.pdf

 

[daaznmofo]

nice

 

[Spsnut]

It looks nice but, all said and done, for a sump application I can't see how this is more reliable than an aqualifter and a regular old $8 float valve.

 

[jcs11236]

My jbj ato has gotten stuck on the off position 2 times in the past month. I don't trust the float valves anymore. Was looking at the tunze with the eye but I am not sure if it will fit in my back chamber

 

[jaBX1]

Seems interesting.

So it creates a circuit w the water and if it breaks it knows water is low and turns pump on? Vice versa for safety "float"?

Definitely interested to hear your personal experience and how reliable it is.
Nice find

 

[daaznmofo]

Whats the price on these?

 

[jcs11236]

Not released yet. Only info is what I found. Reefbuilders is going to have more info later today on them

 

[thirty6]

Pretty cool, update when you get some more info

 

[TommyP]

Nice find. I wonder what the price is going to be. I just bought mine from autotopoff.com about 2 months ago.

 

[Spsnut]

My jbj ato has gotten stuck on the off position 2 times in the past month. I don't trust the float valves anymore. Was looking at the tunze with the eye but I am not sure if it will fit in my back chamber

You are talking about "float sensors" they differ big time from "float valves." It's sooo much harder for a float valve to fail because it relys on mechanics and not electronics!

 

[cmantis]

You are talking about "float sensors" they differ big time from "float valves." It's sooo much harder for a float valve to fail because it relys on mechanics and not electronics!

Not entirely true they are more prone to getting blocked/clogged.

 

[Spsnut]

I mount mine so the Pex connection is vertical, for something to get in it it would have to crawl out of the water, upside down across the holder, and down. I top off with lime; it will clog after having the ball valve off for a while that stops flow between the reservoir and float that a small blow frees. Fresh water will flow just like the one from the RO and i dont see a way without user error for it to fail; my ro float valve hasn't failed in over ten years. With electricity not only does the sensor side have to work, but the pump needs to start as well; it just doesn't pan out too well for long term reliability in my mind. Obviously a poorly thought out float valve could be just as problematic, but as part of a designed purely mechanical sump "kiss" is the best means IMO.

Back on topic that is a sexy looking ATO, if I had to look at something in a pico, that would be a lot sweeter!

 

[8pixel]

I spoke to someone at Innovative Marine this afternoon and he told me that pricing would be $199 for the ATO (controller and sensors) and another $99 for the pump.

 

[jcs11236]

Thank for the info. I was told by IM that it will be released August 1

 

[lnevo]

The pump looks really nice.

 

[rcharliesam]

I spoke to someone at Innovative Marine this afternoon and he told me that pricing would be $199 for the ATO (controller and sensors) and another $99 for the pump.

Wow, ouch. Judging by the going rate of "high end" ato's, they may have priced themselves out of the market.

 

[8pixel]

Wow, ouch. Judging by the going rate of "high end" ato's, they may have priced themselves out of the market.

My thoughts exactly. Seems a bit nuts. The Hydor Smart Level looks kind of similar but priced at $79, not $300!