I have some from the 90s still in use.Have you ever had a float valve fail? Im assuming thats what your using from the bucket to the tank? Ive been using a eshopps float valve kit for 2 years and ive been wondering what kind of lifespan it has.
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I have some from the 90s still in use.Have you ever had a float valve fail? Im assuming thats what your using from the bucket to the tank? Ive been using a eshopps float valve kit for 2 years and ive been wondering what kind of lifespan it has.
Originally I used Redhat solenoid's. I got way over 10years use before they stopped working. Unfortunately, it stopped working during covid time and they were really hard to find. If found they were like 3x original cost.What solenoid are you using? I have been wanting to add this to my system but havent trusted anything yet lol.
My float valve has been running since 2015... I take measures in case of a failure, but so far so good..I do clean it 1nce a year.I have some from the 90s still in use.
100% agree about the apex add ons. I’ve had a EB832s fail, at least two FMMs fail and their salinity probe never reads right even after cal. I’m considering replacing the apex ato for something more reliable. The best feature of the apex is being able to remotely see the tank status. Otherwise their equipment is subpar.I've been running some form of Tunze ATO's since....... 2000ish. I can't recall exactly when, but it's the only ATO I've ever run. As mentioned, the 3155 has a double fail safe - one being the second float and the other being a 10 minute timer. I have two 3155s in use, one is at least 10 years old and still works perfectly.
If you have an Apex and an FMM, you could add a third backup level sensor that turns off the Tunze outlet if it's breached. It's what I do. I'm confident the Apex FMM will be less reliable than any form of a Tunze ATO.
Where I openly admit I'm a Tunze fanboy (in general), and as much as I love the core functionality of my Apex, I do believe that Neptune add-on gear is mostly .... sub par. The MXM, LLS, EB832's, Flow Sensor, COR Pumps (I can keep going ) have all proven to flat out not work or very have high failure rates. Based on my personal experiences, I would absolutely not use the ATK as my primary ATO.
I would keep it IF you have a lot of space as it does take up more room than the Tunze, and you got it a lot cheaper than the Tunze, if not I would return…Tunze has just upgraded their ATO so keep an eye out which model you get, you could get the older model, I would expect that it would be a little cheaper than the newer one…the newer one has a lot quieter pump, so you might prefer the new model.Need advice - I purchased a Innovative Marine Hydro Fill Ti ATO Controller and Pump for my 100 gallon tank. I am in the process of setting up my tank and haven't used it yet. Should I return this one and purchase the Tunze 3155??