ATO Question?
Printed From: Utah Reefs
Category: Specialized Discussion
Forum Name: Equipment
Forum Description: This is the place to ask question about reef equipment.
URL: http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62388
Printed Date: July 10 2026 at 2:07pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.03 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: ATO Question?
Posted By: Jeffs_little_ocean
Subject: ATO Question?
Date Posted: February 24 2013 at 7:45am
Im setting up a new system and was going to run the water supply from the RODI into a 10 gallon holding tank and then use one of those aqua lifter pumps for top off. Then I got thinking.... Hmmm can I not use a holding tank and just run my RODI line directly to my sump using a float valve to shut it off? Or am I just asking for trouble?
-------------
Life is good....right?
|
Replies:
Posted By: badfinger
Date Posted: February 24 2013 at 8:52am
|
Oh ya you can do that... you just have to keep an eye on the ffloat for when it gets dirty and replace it every so often when you don't feel safe anymore. Connie, runs one and I think she replaces hers once a year could be wrong on that though
|
Posted By: Durff
Date Posted: February 24 2013 at 9:46am
|
I run my ato that way and have no problem. The only thing I don't like is, your option of dosing through it isn't there with running it that way.
|
Posted By: Jeffs_little_ocean
Date Posted: February 24 2013 at 11:55am
Does the RODI unit continue to make waste water when you block the good water with the float valve?
-------------
Life is good....right?
|
Posted By: Scott B
Date Posted: February 24 2013 at 1:02pm
Yes the waste will continue running unless you buy the kit that has a auto stop (BRS sells a whole kit with float valve, inline check and the auto, waste water, stop. for about 25.00) that is how im going to set up my new tank
-------------
28g jbj led nano, 150 g mixed reef, skimz skimmer, AI blue sol's, Reef Angel controller, wp40's, aquamedic reef doser
|
Posted By: Jeffs_little_ocean
Date Posted: February 24 2013 at 3:45pm
Okay I just watched a few videos from BRS on and I feel good about going that route. Thanks for your help.
-------------
Life is good....right?
|
|