diy auto top off
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Topic: diy auto top off
Posted By: GentlemanBean
Subject: diy auto top off
Date 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. Thanks in advance, -Scott ------------- 
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Posted By: unixnum1
Date 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.
------------- 220G with 30G sump, SPS/LPS. RoboTank Controller. ===================================== why am I always the stem? 
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Posted By: GentlemanBean
Date Posted: May 02 2008 at 10:36pm
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Thanks Kevin. What kind of relay did you use? I was thinking of picking up one of these: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062483&cp=&sr=1&origkw=relay&kw=relay&parentPage=search - radioshack PC relay -------------
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Posted By: SSpargur
Date 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. ------------- Sean Spargur West Valley, UT |
Posted By: SSpargur
Date Posted: May 02 2008 at 11:10pm
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I can't find it - maybe it's been archived.
Maybe Jon still has a copy of it somewhere. ------------- Sean Spargur West Valley, UT |
Posted By: GentlemanBean
Date 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 By: jfinch
Date Posted: May 03 2008 at 1:27pm
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Here's the tread: http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1770&PN=1 - http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1770&PN=1
------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: SSpargur
Date Posted: May 03 2008 at 1:53pm
Found an over 4 year old post? WTG Jon! Good to see you again, Jon.  ------------- Sean Spargur West Valley, UT |
Posted By: GentlemanBean
Date 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 By: jfinch
Date Posted: May 03 2008 at 11:32pm
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Good to see you again too Sean! Good luck GentlemanBean. ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |