DIY Auto Top Off

[RayAllen]

I had a Ultralife Reef Auto Top off that just stopped working two weeks ago and im pretty sure it was a bad wire or something. Well I didnt want to turn around and pay between $40-75 bucks for a new one depending on what brand etc..

Since then ive been topping off by hand

So I got on http://www.melevsreef.com/plumbing/auto_topoff.html website and used his instructions with what I already had here at home. I unwired the float valve from the Broken Ultralife Reef top off, split a extension cord wired it up and it works perfect. Actually it works better than the Ultralife Reef ever did. Im stoked about this, I just saved myself some cash (spent $0 dollars) and it was super easy.

[jc]

Can we see some pictures?

[RayAllen]

Didnt take any in the process, but I can take one of the finished product. Give me a sec..

[Darth-Tater]

a secs up Ray. Where's the pics.

Santa Tater

[clone]

wow super easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UmT2rV0iYE
do you think they have a float here in town?

[RayAllen]

Ok here you go, I can make these for anyone who needs them at a small fee of corse ;) Only thing you will need is a pump. Im using a maxi jet 600. You simply plug the extension cord into a outlet or surge protector then the pump into the extension cord. That simple; works perfect.

1.) Float switch i removed from old top off


2.) Float switch wired into extension cord


3.) All together now


4.) Wrapped connections in plastic and electrical tape to keep out moisture


5.) In the sump and ready to go

[RayAllen]

wow super easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UmT2rV0iYE
do you think they have a float here in town?

Should be able to find them at HD or lowes.

[Mr Cob]

Very nice job Ray! Thanks for sharing.

[clone]

i went over to Homedepot and they didnt have it.
any other ideas?

[Darth-Tater]

I order my switches from here

http://www.aquahub.com/store/index.html

The switches work real nice. I have made two for school.( couldn't afford apre-built) I use maxijet 600 too.

David