Autotopoff.com vs. JBJ Auto top off

[DrCooper]

Hey everyone, I am in need of an auto top off unit. I wanted to know what everyone thought about getting a unit from www.autotopoff.com vs. the JBJ unit?

This is for my 28 gallon nano because the evaporation from my fuge light is just a pain and I want to be able to not fill up everyday


Thanks in advance!

Cooper

 

[greggnyce]

You can make one yourself easily and cheaper. On melevsreef.com, there is instructions and a parts list.

 

[DrCooper]

not much for DIY

 

[McReef]

I have this one, never had a problem.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+10090+13959&pcatid=13959

 

[jwisson]

i have the jbj and a different one that works on air pressure. I like the JBJ better because it works on 2 switches and protects the top off pump from running empty.

Just my 2 cents

 

[DevIouS]

Nothing beats the Tunze.

 

[DrCooper]

tunze?

 

[DevIouS]

Pretty expensive...:happysad:
But a used one recently sold here on the site for $85

- Tunze Osmolator -

 

[QUESTIONMARC]

love the tunze and the reef fanatic. the jbj.. eh.. i had two jbj's.. both went bad after a year and 1/2. their customer service is run by the muppets. it was pretty frustrating to the point where i bought a new one in order to avoid showing up at the jbj office with a semi-automic weapon.. dont get me wrong.. its a good product.. but if it goes down after a year.. and customer service dept is run by retards.. what's the point?? you want the most for the money.. so far.. reef fanatic has not let me down.. just dont like the way you have to mount their float switch.. you will need to glue them .. they come with suction cups so i get worried they will start to slip and trigger.. so i just glued them instead.

 

[DrCooper]

Thanks for the info guys!

 

[ZANYMASTER]

+1 on the Tunze.Headache free except for the loud pump.

 

[autoponicz]

cost effective...the autotopoff.com ATO is cheap...
but of course theres better and more expensive ones...
whatever you get...i would still check on it whenever you have time to make sure its working properly

 

[ClosetFishGeek]

I use autotopoff.com unit as well and so far so good....I like the optical eyes on the tunzes....but now autotop off has that as well...

 

[NYreefNoob]

ive had my ultralife for almost 3 years without fail and never cleaned it

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_Aquar...ing_pumps_top_off_ultralife_float_switch.html

 

[bruce922]

I have the ultralife also. I have only had it for 6 months or so, but have not touched it since I set it up. I am totally pleased with it.

Bruce

 

[junk]

Why not just use a float valve?

 

[dmr2000]

I have the ultralife also love it :splitspin

 

[Jdubbs]

I actually had an issue with the JBJ and then sent it back and got a new controller. I like it gives me infrequent problems and isnt too expensive. the company service is a little outta whack tho.. but got it fixed.

love the tunze and the reef fanatic. the jbj.. eh.. i had two jbj's.. both went bad after a year and 1/2. their customer service is run by the muppets. it was pretty frustrating to the point where i bought a new one in order to avoid showing up at the jbj office with a semi-automic weapon.. dont get me wrong.. its a good product.. but if it goes down after a year.. and customer service dept is run by retards.. what's the point?? you want the most for the money.. so far.. reef fanatic has not let me down.. just dont like the way you have to mount their float switch.. you will need to glue them .. they come with suction cups so i get worried they will start to slip and trigger.. so i just glued them instead.

 

[AnthonyAce]

I used the diy kit from aquahub - relatively easy kit if you're comfortable with elecrical connections.

aquahub.com

 

[DrCooper]

Anyone have a picture of how the unit is hooked up in a Nano?