Best top off unit for the money??

[RobynT]

What would the best (reliable and cost efficient) system be to auto top off water to my reef tank located on the first floor from a water storage tank in the basement (roughly 15 feet away and up 6 feet.) I have been using the Aqua Medic SP 3000 but it seems that the tubing doesn't last long when you run it 24/7. I'm debating on alternatives if I can find one that will be easier and more cost efficient in the long run. I do not want to spend hundreds of dollars nor do I have great plumbing skills.

Any ideas?? What do YOU use?? Thanks for the input!!

 

[jbrunken]

I don't have any real experience with these, but I've been looking into them myself and the Tunze Osmolator looks pretty good. It's a bit more expensive, but it comes with some nice stuff and looks to be pretty reliable.

-JB

 

[Atticus]

A bucket... cheap and effective...

Liter meter or a float switched unit would also work.

 

[superedge88]

The ATO made by JBJ is great and has given me years of service flawlessly.

 

[einsteins]

www.autotopoff.com

3 years using the double switch and not one failure...

eins

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10763611#post10763611 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by einsteins
www.autotopoff.com

3 years using the double switch and not one failure...

eins

+1 only I used the switches from aquahub.com. but worked flawless.

 

[JEFF SCHENSE]

Reef Fanatic Level Controller w/2 Float Switches

Reef Fanatic Level Controller w/2 Float Switches

I use a Reef Fanatic Level Controller w/2 Float Switches which can be found on premiumaquatics.com for $89.90. It has worked flawlessly for the last 1.5 years.

Remember to unplug it when you do water change, then to plug it back in afterwards.


Jeff

 

[Fig]

I know its more than you probably want to spend but the LiterMeter III is probably the best piece of equipment I've bought in my 20 plus years in the hobby.

 

[superedge88]

Just took a look in person at a level lock (a sponsor here on reefcentral) and really want to get one, very nice design and redundant safeties!!