I am toping my water off directly into the sump; using a water timer that I purchased from my local hardware store. The timer is connected directly from the main water source to the R/O unit itself. I have it set to auto top off 3 times a day for 15 minutes.
Admitedly, I have used other water timers before and the gears messed up and the timer was in the stuck open position a few times, luckily I caught it in time . But, the current one has been running for about a year now with no issues. I still have to monitor the levels every once in a while, but, not every day. Having top up tanks to me just take up space and are just as problematic.
I figure that if my tank dies which I hope it does not!! But, if it does; it will force me to tear down the tank and reconfigure some of the areas that I would have changed if my tank was only empty. LOL
Until, there is a more reliable solution out there I still recommend it. Unless, you never take a vacation, or, are always there daily to check up on it.
BTW - I have a std Reef setup
Main tank : 100 Gal
Sump: 45 Gal (half filled)
Lighting: 540W VHO
Admitedly, I have used other water timers before and the gears messed up and the timer was in the stuck open position a few times, luckily I caught it in time . But, the current one has been running for about a year now with no issues. I still have to monitor the levels every once in a while, but, not every day. Having top up tanks to me just take up space and are just as problematic.
I figure that if my tank dies which I hope it does not!! But, if it does; it will force me to tear down the tank and reconfigure some of the areas that I would have changed if my tank was only empty. LOL
Until, there is a more reliable solution out there I still recommend it. Unless, you never take a vacation, or, are always there daily to check up on it.
BTW - I have a std Reef setup
Main tank : 100 Gal
Sump: 45 Gal (half filled)
Lighting: 540W VHO