Float tower for AWC

[mpderksen]

Tonight I soldered and finished the wring for my float switches for my ATO reservoir. The first will let my Apex send an email/text that I'm a few days for being empty. The lower one will not only send the test/email, but also stop the DOS from running.


I soldered the float switches to a 5-strand bell wire, that is typically used for sprinkler connections, and used heat-shrink tubing at each joint since it will be submerged.

 

[fishgate]

Your lower float looks too low. Will the pump be running dry if/when that is activated? If not, looks good!

 

[EricGRIT]

Your lower float looks too low. Will the pump be running dry if/when that is activated? If not, looks good!

Based on first post, looks like he is using a DOS. You can see the tube in one of the "legs", so it looks to be good.

 

[mpderksen]

The pump in the brute is for mixing. There's a heater too, but that will only be on while I'm mixing a fresh batch so I get the SG accurate. It only holds 20 gallons or so. The reason I made it removable is in case I get a larger container. The DOS changes 1 gallon/day, but I also steal a few gallons each weekend for my nano. So it lasts 2 weeks.