JBJ ATO Question

[taat2d]

Just set up JBJ ATO. Using the recommended method from JBJ. 2 sensors. Mode A. Sensor1 in sump sensor 2 in reservoir tank. Water evaporated nothing happened. I switched the sensors around. Sensor 1 to reservoir tank, sensor 2 to sump. Pump turned on and added water. I got scared and thought it might overflow my sump so I pulled the plug on the pump. Afraid to go to work tomorrow and leave this setup. PLEASE HELP.......

 

[shag26272]

I just use 1 float switch, the A one I have it in my sump, switch is on A

 

[taat2d]

I set mine the recommended way so I don't run the pump in the reservoir dry if I'm not home.

 

[shag26272]

I use the aqualifter pump so it cant burn up, otherwise I would use both. Just make sure your switch is in the right position.

 

[taat2d]

That's the problem I'm not sure if it's set up right.

 

[gh0st]

Don't forget to clean the float switches from time to time.

A stuck switch can be messy...

 

[taat2d]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10213366#post10213366 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gh0st
Don't forget to clean the float switches from time to time.

A stuck switch can be messy...

Did not kow that!!!!!!! Thanx for that heads up!!!

 

[Big L.E.E.]

The ATO is set to turn itself off after 3 minutes 45 seconds of running.

See the FAQ at http://www.jbjlighting.com/sys_ato_faqs.html for more info.

L.E.E.

 

[taat2d]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10213474#post10213474 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Big L.E.E.
The ATO is set to turn itself off after 3 minutes 45 seconds of running.

See the FAQ at http://www.jbjlighting.com/sys_ato_faqs.html for more info.

L.E.E.

Thanx for that link. But unfortunately I'm still not sure if I got this setup right.

 

[shag26272]

put the #1 senson in your sump , and put the switch to A when you open the switch (your water drops) the pump should kick on. set it at the water level you want, you can test it by pushing the float switch down.

 

[GuySmilie]

tatt2d,
For your own peace of mind, if you have a couple of small 5 or 10 gallon tanks, buckets, or a couple of large size Tupperware containers handy, gather them up along with your controller and head for the bathroom.

In the safety of your bath tub, set up your system to emulate your aquarium set up. Then play with the float levels, timers, etc., until you are comfortable with them and how they are supposed to operate.

There's no reason to stress over this stuff....................like I do

 

[taat2d]

Hehe. I wouldn't be me if if I didn't stress out. I finally got it all figured out. Thanx.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10214966#post10214966 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GuySmilie
tatt2d,
For your own peace of mind, if you have a couple of small 5 or 10 gallon tanks, buckets, or a couple of large size Tupperware containers handy, gather them up along with your controller and head for the bathroom.

In the safety of your bath tub, set up your system to emulate your aquarium set up. Then play with the float levels, timers, etc., until you are comfortable with them and how they are supposed to operate.

There's no reason to stress over this stuff....................like I do

 

[GuySmilie]

Good deal!
Hope it works OK for you.