DIY Top Off - Float Valve (No Drilling Required)

[Swirlygig]

So I figured I would share some of my creativity this week on a DIY Float Valve top off using a magnet probe holder by Eshopps...Great for a 40G breeder tank.

I will personally be using this in my next sump....NO DRILLING REQUIRED!!!! Enjoy

Qty 1 - Float Valve from BRS with adjustable stainless screw/nut

Qty 2 - 1"X1/4" neodymium magnets for additional strength (recommend epoxy or rubber coated)

Qty 1 - Eshopps probe holder

 

[Swirlygig]

I tested this in my top off in my garage and it works great!

 

[Swirlygig]

Here are the extra magnets...you may not need them depending on thickness, but I plan to add them since they won't budge...

 

[Swirlygig]

 

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[Swirlygig]

No electronic parts to fail on you.

You can also add a float to one of the extra holders that is connected to a breakout box/apex and a electronic solenoid for a fail safe shutoff...

Even better is that it is adjustable for your water height in case you have a fickle skimmer...

 

[SaltWater226]

very nice ty for the DIY I will try it out

 

[KnownStrangeR]

im really liking this idea, allows for a skimmer upgrade in the future without having to redo your sump water level. great idea!

 

[raidendex]

Cheaper option. I use these on both ro barrel and top offs in my tank.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-units-of-...all_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item589837396f

How to attach to 50g barrel


In the tank I just use egg crate and super glue to the rim of the sump

 

[Swirlygig]

im really liking this idea, allows for a skimmer upgrade in the future without having to redo your sump water level. great idea!

It is especially nice because you can add a float switch/Electronic solenoid as a fail safe to lock the RO line in case of failure...

Move this thing wherever you want out of the way of your pumps/skimmer.

 

[Swirlygig]

im really liking this idea, allows for a skimmer upgrade in the future without having to redo your sump water level. great idea!

It is especially nice because you can add a float switch/Electronic solenoid as a fail safe to lock the RO line in case of failure to avoid turning your tank into a freshwater oasis

Move this thing wherever you want out of the way of your pumps/skimmer.

 

[Swirlygig]

Thanks for the tip!!!

Cheaper option. I use these on both ro barrel and top offs in my tank.

 

[nitr8]

I ran across this thread while I was searching for a way to mount my ATO float valve for my frag tank without drilling the sump again. I didn't find anything that would work for my application without having to order parts online so I sat in front of the tank pondering until I came up with this:





The drain my RODI feed runs through is the emergency drain for the display so it will always be dry unless the main drain clogs.



The two 10g tanks on the right are RODI reservoirs. The one all the way to the left is going to be a remote refugium that gravity feeds back into the display.

 

[Swirlygig]

You are one creative dude! good job! If I ever need handy work setting up my garage top off in my next house I am calling you...lol

 

[nitr8]

You are one creative dude! good job! If I ever need handy work setting up my garage top off in my next house I am calling you...lol

Happy to do it. I'll have to wear my "Will work for frags" shirt.

 

[Swirlygig]

Resurrection...Anyone else have DIY top off ideas?

 

[necessary_evil]

Res again. RE: request for pics please.