airtime23
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Ok, so I need some input here on a new build in a new house.
I am planning to use a DOS to do automatic water changes.
My tank will be in the study. I had the builder put in a floor drain under where the stand will go. The old saltwater will obviously be routed to the drain. I also had the builder put in two pipes leading from the walk-in attic to the wall behind where the tank will go. One is a large diameter pipe for water changes and the other is a smaller diameter pipe(the same size as used for RO/DI units) for auto-top offs.
I'm planning to have a 50-55 gallon barrel in the attic for mixing new saltwater and this is also where my RO/DI unit will reside.
So, my question is - how can I logistically use the DOS to do automatic water changes knowing my setup? The DOS has to be hooked up to the Apex Gold module. This will be in my stand. How can I use this setup to access/trigger the water change from the barrel in the attic? Or, will I need to manually pump some of the new saltwater from the barrel into another container beneath the stand and then have the DOS access the new water from this container to do water changes?
My mind is spinning here in how to do this properly....any advice would be appreciated.
I am planning to use a DOS to do automatic water changes.
My tank will be in the study. I had the builder put in a floor drain under where the stand will go. The old saltwater will obviously be routed to the drain. I also had the builder put in two pipes leading from the walk-in attic to the wall behind where the tank will go. One is a large diameter pipe for water changes and the other is a smaller diameter pipe(the same size as used for RO/DI units) for auto-top offs.
I'm planning to have a 50-55 gallon barrel in the attic for mixing new saltwater and this is also where my RO/DI unit will reside.
So, my question is - how can I logistically use the DOS to do automatic water changes knowing my setup? The DOS has to be hooked up to the Apex Gold module. This will be in my stand. How can I use this setup to access/trigger the water change from the barrel in the attic? Or, will I need to manually pump some of the new saltwater from the barrel into another container beneath the stand and then have the DOS access the new water from this container to do water changes?
My mind is spinning here in how to do this properly....any advice would be appreciated.