ATO float switch mount?

treetopflyn · Post by **treetopflyn** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 1:44 pm

I just ordered my RA and was wondering what everyone is using to mount their float switches? Also, where are is the best place to get PH Calibration solutions?

Thanks

lnevo · Post by **lnevo** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 1:48 pm

I jut bought a couple on ebay for $15 each. They had a double for $30 but figured i'd get more flexibility out of 2 seperate...

Seems he only has the double or single with a switch right now, Im sure that will change or can contact directly. The seller was bigbear4x4bear. I searched for "float switch bracket".

I should get them by the end of the week.

treetopflyn · Post by **treetopflyn** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:40 pm

Thanks Inevo

Would something like this work? I like the idea of a magnet

http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/produ ... gnet-Mount

Also, how about the PH and Temp Prob mount?

dbmet · Post by **dbmet** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:20 pm

I use the avast one because I have their ATO system. I had to make a piece of acrylic to move the float switch out away from the magnet cause its so strong it can trip the float..
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wolfpack · Post by **wolfpack** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:53 pm

I've never fully trust magnets... especially since my vortech seems to always fall off when I go on vacation.

For auto top off, I'd recommend either making your own or picking up something from http://autotopoff.com/misc/

lnevo · Post by **lnevo** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:37 am

My brackets came today and i was able to rig up the brackets into one. I'm not using them for typical ATO functions or i could have used a single bracket with both switches attached in opposite directions. The ATO low will be a protection in case the water level ever drops below the minimum for the pump to operate and the ATO high will be used if for some reason the pump stops operating.

My only complaint is the bracket is made to attach to like a 3 inch piece of tank!!! Some double stick foam fixed that. For most people the single bracket would be perfect and at $15 each i cant complain.

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njones · Post by **njones** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 4:28 pm

This gave me some good ideas, and I wish it was noted(maybe it was?) that I would need ph 7.0 and ph 10. I just have to figure out how I want to implement this on my Biocube

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