Ato reservoir
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Wondering if there would be anything wrong with this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008VET4Q8/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&smid=AQPZNDTO8JU9J
What size is your tank?
I'd opt against an MJ1200 for the pump, depending on tank volume. Too much of a risk for it to empty the entire reservoir if a float sticks
I have the JBJ as well...and can walk you through creating a high/low failsafe with the floats if you're interested. Basically..if one float sticks you have a backup to shut off the pump. In short, you set the JBJ to the mode that allows for one float to be placed on the reservoir so that it would disable the ATO if the reservoir runs empty. Instead, you place that float in the sump and mount it upside down just higher than the other float...first float sticks and the second one will shut the pump down when the water hits it. Saved me a couple times already
I'd opt against an MJ1200 for the pump, depending on tank volume. Too much of a risk for it to empty the entire reservoir if a float sticks
I have the JBJ as well...and can walk you through creating a high/low failsafe with the floats if you're interested. Basically..if one float sticks you have a backup to shut off the pump. In short, you set the JBJ to the mode that allows for one float to be placed on the reservoir so that it would disable the ATO if the reservoir runs empty. Instead, you place that float in the sump and mount it upside down just higher than the other float...first float sticks and the second one will shut the pump down when the water hits it. Saved me a couple times already
jahmic;312369 said:
What size is your tank?
I'd opt against an MJ1200 for the pump, depending on tank volume. Too much of a risk for it to empty the entire reservoir if a float sticks
I have the JBJ as well...and can walk you through creating a high/low failsafe with the floats if you're interested. Basically..if one float sticks you have a backup to shut off the pump. In short, you set the JBJ to the mode that allows for one float to be placed on the reservoir so that it would disable the ATO if the reservoir runs empty. Instead, you place that float in the sump and mount it upside down just higher than the other float...first float sticks and the second one will shut the pump down when the water hits it. Saved me a couple times already
I'd opt against an MJ1200 for the pump, depending on tank volume. Too much of a risk for it to empty the entire reservoir if a float sticks
I have the JBJ as well...and can walk you through creating a high/low failsafe with the floats if you're interested. Basically..if one float sticks you have a backup to shut off the pump. In short, you set the JBJ to the mode that allows for one float to be placed on the reservoir so that it would disable the ATO if the reservoir runs empty. Instead, you place that float in the sump and mount it upside down just higher than the other float...first float sticks and the second one will shut the pump down when the water hits it. Saved me a couple times already
Any additional info on the Aqualifter burning up the JBJ? I've been running that setup for over a year and haven't had any issues. FWIW...I do put the JBJ on a timer itself, so it is limited to running for 15 minutes every hour throughout the day.
That return pump is too big for the 29 gallon for sure though...I would look for another option. If the Aqualifter isn't to your liking, I'd say the 50ml doser zombie mentioned is a good choice too...cost is a bit higher though I think since the aqualifters are dirt cheap.
Regarding setting up the JBJ like I described, check out the manual here:
http://www.jbjlighting.com/pdfs/ATO_Manual.pdf
Set the ATO to Mode A.
Place sensor 1 in your sump (in this case, in your rear chamber) at your desired water level. This will trigger the pump to turn on when the water level drops, and it should shut the pump off as soon as your water level raises the float valve back up and the float contacts the switch.
Now take sensor 2 (the one the instructions say to put in your reservoir) and place it in your sump as well. You will want it to sit up higher than sensor 1. You will also have to modify the bracket so that you can mount the float switch upside down. What I did was just cut the bracket in half, flipped the end with the sensor on it upside down, and zip-tied it to the other half of the bracket that actually hangs on the edge of the tank. Hope that makes sense. Anyway, since Sensor 2 in Mode A is designed to protect the reservoir pump by shutting off the pump when the level gets too low...by flipping it upside down it will actually shut off when the water level gets too high. Sensor 2 should rarely operate since sensor 1 will be doing all the work...but it's there as a backup in case sensor 1 fails.
Let me know if that explains it well enough or you have more questions
That return pump is too big for the 29 gallon for sure though...I would look for another option. If the Aqualifter isn't to your liking, I'd say the 50ml doser zombie mentioned is a good choice too...cost is a bit higher though I think since the aqualifters are dirt cheap.
Regarding setting up the JBJ like I described, check out the manual here:
http://www.jbjlighting.com/pdfs/ATO_Manual.pdf
Set the ATO to Mode A.
Place sensor 1 in your sump (in this case, in your rear chamber) at your desired water level. This will trigger the pump to turn on when the water level drops, and it should shut the pump off as soon as your water level raises the float valve back up and the float contacts the switch.
Now take sensor 2 (the one the instructions say to put in your reservoir) and place it in your sump as well. You will want it to sit up higher than sensor 1. You will also have to modify the bracket so that you can mount the float switch upside down. What I did was just cut the bracket in half, flipped the end with the sensor on it upside down, and zip-tied it to the other half of the bracket that actually hangs on the edge of the tank. Hope that makes sense. Anyway, since Sensor 2 in Mode A is designed to protect the reservoir pump by shutting off the pump when the level gets too low...by flipping it upside down it will actually shut off when the water level gets too high. Sensor 2 should rarely operate since sensor 1 will be doing all the work...but it's there as a backup in case sensor 1 fails.
Let me know if that explains it well enough or you have more questions