I'm having big fun now...390 display +

[ReefArtist]

Hey Mike - did you put a float valve on the top RO/DI barrel? I'm going to get ready to design my RO/DI system and was just wondering if you did this or not - thanks for the information.

 

[mflamb]

Carol, I've ordered the same float valve/cut-off switch you have and I'm going to put in the top barrel.

Bryan, Funny boy you are...battery...are you kidding...I saw your edit. Still funny...battery...lol...

 

[Ah64av8tor]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9692160#post9692160 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by poknsnok
ive gotten stuff from them. lasts forever and effective. Ive always wanted to automate my RO/DI as an auto top off but have been wary due to some things Ive heard about the initial small amount of water coming from the unit being full of impurities and dumping into the tank.. So I never did it.... But I would live the automation

Joe, they make one for just that concern, I think it has 3 floats, it only fills when the bottom float (That is on the bottom of the container) is open, so that you make the max volume of water at times not just squirts.

 

[poknsnok]

on autotopoff.com?

I think Ive seen that one before and Ive kicked that idea around . you need a resevior for the top off to feed from which Id love to eliminate. Id have to commandeer even more space from the house( under the sink) to mount my now spare ro/di and resevior for top off. ill be implementing all kinds of new stuff for the upgrade and that may be in the plans..

 

[WarDaddy]

Really, 3 float, hummmm!

 

[Ah64av8tor]

I was looking at a lot of them last night and cant find it now, but will keep looking.

 

[Ah64av8tor]

Here it is. I think we can build a better one but the same idea.

 

[mflamb]

When it comes to auto topoff, keep it simple and reduntant.

 

[mflamb]

Here's the 9 volt relay. It controls a 115 volt power source. You can have 3 different inputs (floats) into the relay.

It says 12 volt, but works great on 9 volts.

 

[erics3000]

lookin great

 

[WarDaddy]

yea KISS... I like the 3 float though.

But I only need 2 for the display tank

 

[mflamb]

My next project:

Can you see the reflection of the ceiling fan in the spectral aluminum?

 

[ReefArtist]

Now we're talking - lets hear the details!

 

[ReefArtist]

That is like a mirror - LOL. So when are you starting?

 

[mflamb]

I printed you one. I'll bring it Saturday.
Ice Cap 250 MH ballast. Adjustable mogul socket to perfectly center the bulb in the reflector, which will be made from the spectral aluminum after I cut it to match the pattern. It will be about 14 inches square.

 

[ReefArtist]

Oh man - I can't wait, this is going to be a great project!

 

[ReefArtist]

Oh - Thank you .

 

[cbui2]

great looking diy reflectors, really interested on finished products

 

[reefrubble]

Mike , How are the reflectors coming ? Ted

 

[mflamb]

I cut out one, but havent tried to assemble the pieces yet.