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Post by doverdoug on Apr 30, 2014 17:49:00 GMT -5
I run a jbj ato and im very happy with it.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Apr 30, 2014 17:52:19 GMT -5
I run a jbj ato and im very happy with it. I'm building my own. I already made one but I want to make it safer and contained in a little box. They actually sell a diy one on brs for 30$ I would have bought but I already have a lot of the stuff I need. Sent from my SCH-R970 using proboards |
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Post by maineultraclassic on Apr 30, 2014 17:55:53 GMT -5
That's the one I've been looking at getting, but the bracket doesn't look like it will fit over the top of the 30 breeder. How do you have it mounted? |
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Post by jasonandsarah on Apr 30, 2014 18:40:42 GMT -5
Anyone know? I'm trying to order tonight if possible but don't want to get the wrong one. Sent from my SCH-R970 using proboards |
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Post by foggman on Apr 30, 2014 19:04:01 GMT -5
That one needs an external 12v power supply, is your ATO pump 110v? Basicly the float acts like a switch for the 12v supply to work the pump
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Post by Syntax on Apr 30, 2014 19:42:54 GMT -5
I use a jbj, it's fine but I think it puts too much water in at one time... I should of spent the extra money to buy the tunze.
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Post by Frank on Apr 30, 2014 19:51:32 GMT -5
cheapest I have found them I've done the same thing and made my own bracket. Has worked so far... |
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Post by jasonandsarah on Apr 30, 2014 20:16:56 GMT -5
That one needs an external 12v power supply, is your ATO pump 110v? Basicly the float acts like a switch for the 12v supply to work the pump This is the one I'm trying to build myself. www.bulkreefsupply.com/catalog/product/view/id/853/ I know what I need and what to do. I just need to know the right 12v relay and relay socket. If that's not the right one then what is? Ty for the help Sent from my SCH-R970 using proboards |
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Apr 30, 2014 22:28:57 GMT -5
That's the one I've been looking at getting, but the bracket doesn't look like it will fit over the top of the 30 breeder. How do you have it mounted? I have mine mounted to an acrylic baffle in my pump section of my sump. |
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Post by jasonandsarah on May 1, 2014 4:18:26 GMT -5
Can someone please answer my question?
Bruce?
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Post by speedyron on May 1, 2014 4:59:35 GMT -5
if you are using a 110v pump you dont need a relay just do as rob said and splice the switch in the float does rest
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Post by jasonandsarah on May 1, 2014 5:35:10 GMT -5
I know how to make regular ato. I've already made one. I want to make it safer and better. I want to know if that's both parts in one? I have to get the 12v relay and relay socket. The list lists them separately but I found these ones together. If I'm understanding what foggman said then I need to get the same one I listed but I have to match the voltage to the pump I'm using? (Tom's aqua lifter) I just looked and the aqua lifter is 115v is that close enough? Out do I have to get a 115v? I'm very thankful people are trying to help but I don't need any ato suggestions or anything else right now. I just want to order the right parts since they'll probably be coming from China and take forever. I've gotten 4 or 5 answers with none of them answering my question?  Sent from my SCH-R970 using proboards |
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Post by foggman on May 1, 2014 6:50:51 GMT -5
Sorry 115 is 110, that part will work if you have a 12v power supply
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Post by Hack157 on May 1, 2014 7:34:53 GMT -5
I built mine using an old power cable from a used computer, a regular blue plastic junction box from Home Depot about 0.50, a regular receptacle from Home Depot also 0.50 and cover 0.15, two float switches from Amazon 5.00, a relay switch from Radio Shack 7.00, and an old DC power converter from something I never use anymore (I have a box full of them). The DC power runs the relay switch.
Splicing a float switch in a cheap extension cord will work, for a while. But you are hammering that float switch with 110v and that magnetic switch is going to fail. Which is why the use of a relay removes that threat. Mine has never failed in over three years of use.
The relay is in the bottom of the junction box. I used the computer power cable to power half the receptacle all the time, and that is where the DC power plugs in. When the float switch trips the relay the other half of the receptacle gets power and that turns on the Aqua Lifter. I just used an old piece of Acrylic, heated to bend, and attached two float switches.
I have tried to post some pictures but I am given the error that this forum has exceeded its space limit. My ATO is down and dirty, but inexpensive to build and very reliable. My kind of DIY aquarium project.
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Post by jasonandsarah on May 1, 2014 8:55:45 GMT -5
That's sucks I'd really like to see the inside of your box. I sent pictures this morning though a p.m.? I had to use photobucket though because the app hasn't been working again for a couple days
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