Help me choose an ATO

zxcv123 · 06-22-2007, 08:43 PM

I want to have an ATO computer on my new tank. I do not want it to be fed directly from an RO, rather, activate a pump in a resivor of fresh water when the sump level drops. I would prefer not to go DIY
Can you give me a sugestion on a reliable one that wont empty the wallet ?

fyrfytr1717 · 06-23-2007, 01:30 AM

I'm using the version of this ATO that fills directly from my RO/DI. However this one uses the same technology which I really like. It measures air pressure inside the plastic tube and when it drops the ATO activates. It drops about an inch before it comes on (your pump won't be continuously turning on and off) and there are no moving parts that are actually in the tank being exposed to saltwater. It costs $52, hope that doesn't empty the wallet...

Tynan Rasmus · 06-23-2007, 01:33 AM

I have this http://www.ultralifedirect.com/Floatswitches.htm