Auto Top off. What are ou using?

[Malster1]

I'm looking at different Auto top off systems on the market and wanted to run a poll and see what you're using and how you like it.

I've only tested the build it yourself kit using a 9v battery to start the actuator. Didn't like it as it caused a fire a few years back because of the poor wiring (mostly thinking it was my poor wiring job). Not going that route again. Looking for self contained unit's, Fire can get costly and all.

Cheers

Here's a link to what I tried i nthe past: http://www.aquahub.com/store/diygaquarium.html

 

[crumbletop]

Tunze Osmolator.

 

[USC-fan]

JBJ ATO system ...works well

 

[MSU Fan]

tunze osmo - difficult instructions to understand, but set and forget afterward.

 

[Paladin]

Spectrapure Litermeter III

 

[northbay-reefer]

Kent float valve in the sump connecting to an inline kalk reactor and a water reservior via gravity feed.

 

[PSam]

the workhorse aka litermeter 3

 

[CookieJar]

JBJ ATO top off. It's a little more $$$ but the 2 benefits are 1. you can have either float switch shut off the pump (just hang 1 switch upside down) and 2, it's well made and enclosed in a nice box.
I'm happy I spend the extra $30 or so for those features. I have it on a timer so it goes on only 10 minutes/ day.

 

[ServantSoldier]

I love my tunze.. perfect water level, set it and forget it. Extra backup float switch for overflow protection. I couldn't be more pleased.

 

[45commando]

I also use a Tunze osmolator.Very accurate/sensitive top off control.They are definately a little expensive up front,but in my opinion well worth it.I have mine connected in line to a kalk reactor.

 

[Rogger Castells]

I highly recommend the Tunze Osmolator, I set it 4 years ago and have never gotten any problems. I also agree that the price is high but it is worth the sanity.