3152 ATO Question

[howaboutme]

Hello,

Will there be any issues w/ using the 3152 directly on a DT, like the one's w/ the black trim at the top? Since the waterline in a DT will be close to the top, will the sensor and the mount have enough clearance in a DT to work w/o lowering the water line? Maybe some dimensions will help?

Also, is there a head issue for the pump if it has to pump water from the reservoir on the floor to the top of the DT? I believe I saw a copy of your manual and it has good head height.

Thanks in advance.

 

[rvitko]

As long as the tank is smaller than 52 gallons, the glass is 1/4" or less and the head is less than 4ft I see no issues.

 

[howaboutme]

Ok, that's very helpful. Now the last question relates to how it would be attached at the top of the DT. Please see images attached for help in understanding my question.

Do I have to be concerned w/ room between my water line and the top of the tank (especially because of the black trim) for the sensors to work properly. What's the minimum dimension? For a sump, the water line is not close to the top edge so it's no concern, this is not the case for a DT. Please advise. Thanks.

 

[rvitko]

You would not be able to run the water line at the trim, it would have to be about 1/2-3/4" below, the magnet is 2" in diameter and mounts below the trim and accounting for the switching action of the float the water will be below the trim, their is no way around that with the 3152.

 

[howaboutme]

Ok, that's what I'm looking for. My water line is not at the trim, it sits below the bottom of the black trim. So if I have at least 3/4" or even at least 1" (which I believe I already have) between the water line and the top of the glass, it should work?

 

[rvitko]

Yes.

 

[howaboutme]

Thank you!

 

[howaboutme]

One more question. Can the pump be used externally and connected to the reservoir via tubing?

 

[rvitko]

No, the pump must be submerged in a reservoir.

 

[ronl]

howaboutme,

I have the 3152 and the water line is about 3/4" below the top of the magnet plus or minus 1/16" from low level (where pump is activated) to high level (after pump shuts off).

So if your outside trim is more than 13/16" below the bottom of the inside lip, your water line should be covered by the trim. With the inside magnet situated as high as it can go, the outside magnet will be part on the outside trim and part on the glass. You could cut a small piece of thin plastic to size to go under the portion of the outside magnet that is on the glass to help the magnet sit flat.

Hope this helps,
Ron

 

[howaboutme]

howaboutme,

I have the 3152 and the water line is about 3/4" below the top of the magnet plus or minus 1/16" from low level (where pump is activated) to high level (after pump shuts off).

So if your outside trim is more than 13/16" below the bottom of the inside lip, your water line should be covered by the trim. With the inside magnet situated as high as it can go, the outside magnet will be part on the outside trim and part on the glass. You could cut a small piece of thin plastic to size to go under the portion of the outside magnet that is on the glass to help the magnet sit flat.

Hope this helps,
Ron

Very helpful description. Thank you!

 

[jalu]

You would not be able to run the water line at the trim, it would have to be about 1/2-3/4" below, the magnet is 2" in diameter and mounts below the trim and accounting for the switching action of the float the water will be below the trim, their is no way around that with the 3152.

Hi Roger,

Would the water-line below the trim not be an issue with the 3155?

I'm thinking about getting the 3152, however, if the waterline issue is not present in the 3155, I may purchase that one instead.

 

[rvitko]

Their is more capacity to adjust since the optic sensor can be raised or lowered within 1/2" on the magnet. It may be less but their will likely still be some gap between the waterline and trim.