ATO Install

[FishingLovingSons]

Hi fam, setting up a sumpless 20long in my sons room (link here). Trying to see if this ATO setup will work... comments and opinions please:

Trimmed the frame so the sensor magnetic/dry-side can sit flush... wet-side rests right under trim lip at top of tank.

Filling tank with RO water today; testing all equipment out. Will this setup work for my ATO?

Thanks in advance!
-Brandon

Build thread post:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/liam’s-20long-fowlr.572834/

 

[Mjrenz]

It looks to me it will probably work, testing will tell you for sure. Does your ato container have a small vent to allow air in as the water is pumped out?

 

[FishingLovingSons]

It looks to me it will probably work, testing will tell you for sure. Does your ato container have a small vent to allow air in as the water is pumped out?

Will that do? Large enough to fit the RODI output tube

 

[Mjrenz]

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Will that do? Large enough to fit the RODI output tube

That looks like plenty, you don't need much

 

[Mjrenz]

As far as testing, I would get everything filled up and turn on all the equipment to make sure water movement isn't going to affect the sensor. Then I'd siphon water from the tank with an airline to simulate evaporation and watch the ato through several cycles

 

[FishingLovingSons]

Thank you!

 

[Mjrenz]

Thank you!

Glad to help

 

[FishingLovingSons]

Trimmed the rest of the framing off; sensor sits a lot higher now! Works very well

 

[Mjrenz]

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Trimmed the rest of the framing off; sensor sits a lot higher now! Works very well

Nice

 

[Mjrenz]

Just make sure that sensor stays clean

 

[FishingLovingSons]

Just make sure that sensor stays clean

For sure!