WhiteCloud
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I have a simple RO/DI (The $100 WaterDirect from Ebay), which has an autoshutoff Solnoid.
I only have 20 feet from where the RO/DI filter in the basement is to the 90 gallon aquarium upstairs. Probably 2 ft total hight from where the DO/DI is to the top of the Sump.
Why can't I just put a simple mechanical float valve...like the Kent valve...in the return section of the sump...when the water level drops...the the valves open....and lets water in...then when it is high enough it closes. There should be enough pressure to push the water into the sump.
I see most ATO posts dealing with electrical pump based solutions where pumps turn on and off with reservoirs.
Is there any reason that this simple method would not work??
Thanks
Steve
I only have 20 feet from where the RO/DI filter in the basement is to the 90 gallon aquarium upstairs. Probably 2 ft total hight from where the DO/DI is to the top of the Sump.
Why can't I just put a simple mechanical float valve...like the Kent valve...in the return section of the sump...when the water level drops...the the valves open....and lets water in...then when it is high enough it closes. There should be enough pressure to push the water into the sump.
I see most ATO posts dealing with electrical pump based solutions where pumps turn on and off with reservoirs.
Is there any reason that this simple method would not work??
Thanks
Steve