float switch

[wxl14]

Hi everyone,
I am looking to add a line direct from my RO system to the sump and I want it to automatically fill the sump with RO water when the sump goes below a certain level. Does anyone know of a good but small float switch so I can place in my wet dry so I can keep the water level at the same level So I dont have to keep adding water.

 

[DevIouS]

I had this on my old sump. Worked good for it's application:

Kent Marine Float Valve Kit

 

[wxl14]

That looks perfect man thanks. Now I got a project for next weekend.

 

[autoponicz]

i use this mini pvc float valve....but the sump needs to be drilled...there use to be one that mounts from the top but cant seem to find that one anymore
http://cgi.ebay.com/PVC-MINI-FLOAT-...ryZ42133QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[DevIouS]

No problem WX.

Auto:
That has the same concept as the Kent.....but the Kent kit comes with a pressure solenoid, check valve & fittings.
The sump will have to be drilled as well.

 

[autoponicz]

yea both will work.....
i just find the mini one small and out of the way...

but if hes gonna connect a r/o to it then i would go with the kent too...

i have mine gravity fed from a rubbish container...

 

[Deanos]

Hooking Up an RO Unit Directly to Your Sump -
A Recipe for Disaster

 

[autoponicz]

i agree with deanos

 

[wxl14]

Well that changes my plans does anyone know a setup that i can buy that i could have a container of RO water to top off my tank.

 

[Deanos]

I use a Tunze osmolator in a 20g rubbermaid which tops off the tank better than any I've seen.

 

[suntzu]

Wow, that's pretty expensive.

 

[Deanos]

I bought it from a fellow Manhattan Reefer, so I got a great deal.

 

[autoponicz]

Well that changes my plans does anyone know a setup that i can buy that i could have a container of RO water to top off my tank.

that depenbds if you want to gravity feed it or use a pump...
aquahub.com sells kits that uses a pump...

 

[wxl14]

no pump just gravity fed would be fine