Gravity fed auto-top off

[callsign4223]

What kind of mur-lok bulkhead would I need for a 5 gallon bucket? I want to use some left over 1/4 inch RODI line with the auto shut off valve that I got from BRS to make a gravity fed ATO.

 

[john08007]

May want to make sure your sump can handle all 5 gal plus whatever water goes in if your power goes out. Floats have failed, wouldn't want to hit the lottery and have it fail when your powers as out.

 

[callsign4223]

The sump could easily handle an additional 20 gallons above the normal water level. I have found 3/8 murlok bulkheads but no 1/4 stuff. Am I looking for the wrong thing?

 

[supra400hptt]

http://premiumaquatics.com/products/14-inch-tube-bulkhead-union-murlok.html

I stopped as soon as I saw this, but you can google 1/4" mur-lok bulkhead and probably find other places that have it.

 

[kriv4o]

Are you going trough the side or bottom. I don't think this would work for the side of the bucket because of the curve in it.
Of course u can always use a uniseal with a murlok adapter

 

[cilyjr]

I've been using a 5 gallon bucket with a john guest fitting. I just drilled npt threaded it and used thread seal tape. It's healed for many years now.