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GentlemanBean 
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Posted: May 02 2008 at 1:27pm |
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I'm building an auto top off for my sump and I am looking for some advice. I only have the float switches and I need to buy the transformer, plug receptacle, etc. I am hoping someone can point towards a good electrical supply store int the valley.
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-Scott
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Posted: May 02 2008 at 1:45pm |
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I bought the transformer, relay, and box from radioshack and I used an old powercord for the two ends, Male/Female cut in the middle to the relay box.
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Posted: May 02 2008 at 10:36pm |
Thanks Kevin. What kind of relay did you use? I was thinking of picking up one of these: radioshack PC relay
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Posted: May 02 2008 at 10:58pm |
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Jon Finch had a topoff DIY project that had a complete listing of parts with part numbers and all - let me see if I can find it. This was years ago.
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Posted: May 02 2008 at 11:10pm |
I can't find it - maybe it's been archived.
Maybe Jon still has a copy of it somewhere.
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Sean Spargur
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Posted: May 03 2008 at 1:26pm |
No worries Sean. I found a relay part number from an old reef central thread. 
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Posted: May 03 2008 at 1:27pm |
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Posted: May 03 2008 at 1:53pm |
Found an over 4 year old post? WTG Jon! Good to see you again, Jon. 
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Posted: May 03 2008 at 5:41pm |
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Thanks Jon! I picked up the parts from radioshack today.
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Posted: May 03 2008 at 11:32pm |
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Good to see you again too Sean!
Good luck GentlemanBean.
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