What can I use for low water alert in ATO Res?

[SereneAquatic]

I know things exist to help with AUTOMATING the top off process, but I really dont want water lines attached directly to the tank. Instead, what I'd like is some kind of audible warning (or even a text message) when the water level gets low in my ATO reservoir.

I have an Apex (the latest one), but the ATK seems like overkill for what I'm trying to do.

Is there a way to do like... a float valve or optic sensor and have it send out an audible alert when the water level is down? I'm looking for something super basic here.

If anyone could point me in the right direction, it would be appreciated.

Thanks!
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[PhishyRupert]

Neptune sells optical sensors that hook up to the FMM box that will send you a text or email when the water level is low. I had one on my system last year. The FMM module is the module they sell with the water flow kit but they sell seperately and you could do 4 sensors if you wanted. Will end up running you 120.00 for box and sensor

 

[homer1475]

Float valve hooked up to the breakout box on the apex. Easiest solution.

I have one of these in my ATO reservoir.
https://www.amazon.com/Copapa-Senso...rd_wg=bJeY9&psc=1&refRID=0XJ6TT31Y5NFJ21X42G5

Then depending on where its hooked up to the BOB(Lets assume sw1), then your apex programming on a virtual outlet(I have mine named ATO_Alarm) would be:

if sw1 closed then on

Then you can reference it in your email and audible alarms.
If output ATO_Alarm = on then on

This way you get an email with the actual outlet name that set off the alarm instead of a general email saying an alarm was set off.

Costs all of 10$ if you have the BOB, or 60$ if you have to buy the BOB.

 

[SereneAquatic]

Awesome, thanks guys

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[hkgar]

Float valve hooked up to the breakout box on the apex. Easiest solution.

I have one of these in my ATO reservoir.
https://www.amazon.com/Copapa-Senso...rd_wg=bJeY9&psc=1&refRID=0XJ6TT31Y5NFJ21X42G5

Then depending on where its hooked up to the BOB(Lets assume sw1), then your apex programming on a virtual outlet(I have mine named ATO_Alarm) would be:

if sw1 closed then on



Then you can reference it in your email and audible alarms.
If output ATO_Alarm = on then on

This way you get an email with the actual outlet name that set off the alarm instead of a general email saying an alarm was set off.

Costs all of 10$ if you have the BOB, or 60$ if you have to buy the BOB.

+1, I do this also to shutoff my RO pump when that storage is full and also low level in my AWC tank.

 

[homer1475]

+1, I do this also to shutoff my RO pump when that storage is full and also low level in my AWC tank.

Yeah forgot to mention that I also reference the BOB switch in my ATO outlet to shutoff the pump so it doesn't run dry.

If SW3 open then off

SW3 is the float in the reservoir.