DIY Auto Top Off System

[chrisfettig]

kinda cool, BUT use relay to control 120v AND DO NOT USE A RASOR LIKE DUBBREEFS! use a wire cutters and always cut away from the body.. RASORS CUT DEEP! DO NOT TRY!!!!

[LeGitGreek]

I wanna make one to but everyone says to use a relay. What is a relay?o.O

[masterqaz]

a lot of people here that have never been hit with 110 before.

[PaNdeM0niuM]

this is NOT Safe !!

stupid noob.

I hope you get electrocuted !!!

[ozymaandias]

use a relay.  Do not do this .

[Jonnypunk00]

That a shadow conspiracy shirt? I've never seen another person with both hobbies before haha..

[LBCREEFER]

hey man I just did the ATO, nice Idea! but now I am bit worried after reading all these comments, do I need a relay, the pump I'm using is an aqualifter, I am also worried about submerging the thing, I was told that the epoxy on the switch is not water proof and the water could eat away the epoxy, causing a shock? all my connections plugged into a GFCI and surge protector

[Jimbob007UK]

This is a good idea just use a flood pump switch that can handle US110v or UK240v

off ebay about £10-£20 : ) saves messin with relays and power converters.

[Nephrex]

Dude seriously use a relay... this is asking for trouble. The wire on that float switch isn't even designed for that kind of current. No one and I mean no one should follow this guide. DO NOT TRY THIS!

[johncean12396]

would this be with a GFCI outlet

[chilliman07]

NEVER EVER use full mains power for something like this. Also using a razor blade to cut wire is some more scary shit!! Your lucky to be alive mate!

[deepcreekweather]

This is VERY dangerous... the AMPS going through an extension cord will kill you in a split second.. both freshwater and saltwater aquariums have electrolytes which will carry electrical current very well.. if you are doing this find a pump that uses DC current adapter.. use a GFCI outlet (the kind with a reset)....saltwater may corrode the float switch if it is not made specifically for saltwater.. i've even seen it eat through fish tank heaters and pumps not approved... VERY dangerous.. :(

[gorb450]

amazing!

[waqas42]

its not jst the possibility of a short circuit. The float switches can melt and become permanently closed causing a flood. They arent meant for 110 VAC. Do some research into a relay spend approx. 10 bucks extra and it'll save you many in damages.

[1103jester]

i dont care what anyone says : you my friend have a mind of a Genius!!! "Could " it be safer.... maybe. but hey the thought is amazing!!!

i subscribed.

[TranJamie100]

hey i didnt understand the part with the green cord

i'm from a austrlia and i dont knwo where your from but i think the cords are different could i still do this?????

and in stead of getting the power on could i revease it? so it turns off when the water gets to low

[moneymarkj]

@ oluwafemi24

No, I never did. Oh well.

[walsallcrew]

Not good that was like watching a video at school where summit goes wrong and u just get fryed. That switch ur using is 12v ur jumping into a 120v power source. If it shorts in ur ultra safe duct tape it will make everything live including the insides of ur tank. That's why u should buy a proper unit.

[abaneyone]

Thanks for showing us how you bend the acrylic!

[moneymarkj]

Is there a reason why this didn't work for me??? I did everything you did...What the HELL am I doing wrong? Help me out dude. Thanx in advance

[oluwafemi24]

@moneymarkj did you ever found out what was the problem with the diy top off.

[fielddean]

Good idea but when I watched this video I thought it was a potential hazard with the razor, the tape and the electricity. I does seem like you are creating something that will salt up with time. If you wanted a cheap method why not have two tubes leading into the tank from a airtight container, place both below the water's surface and as the water level drops one will releasing air into the container.

[shwstpr88]

Basic Idea is great but this kid is gonna burn his parents house down with his extreme lack of electrical knowledge and saftey....very scary.

[medasst100]

SWEET!!!! Great Idea Dube! :)

[dylandabomb230]

cutting through wire like that with a razor blade is a wonderfull way to cut deep into your fingers,,,, i like using the snip part of pliers or just regular snips

[MendocinoCoastFilms2]

Thanks for the info!

[mak3myda3]

If you have a VERSA glass top and you get that thingie on the back, cant you just make a hole in the back?... and Hm. This seemed MUCH harder online. RC was talking about splicing and replaying...

[taitran415]

Save me 60 bucks

[BowHunt1229]

a liiiiitle bit of a black color.lol

[8ballbreakandrun]

And if there are any young kids watching, no, you should NOT use a razor to strip wires! Use your dads wire strippers instead. And when you're done, do NOT put the wire strippers in the dryer!

[WhoTFstolemyname]

+1

biggest hack job ever. Don't use scissors or a razor, use wirecutters.

Also, don't tape the wires together.... worst idea ever. You really should solder/butt connector and heatshrink tube everything. salt water +open wires=....

[MarioAranda2010]

series circuit. :)

[ctenophor]

are you aware that a float valve can malfuntion causing your ato to keep adding water and then.....hyposaline conditions, with lots of saltwater on your floor

[amberTrichome]

only if you are a complete moron who would hold more water in their auto top off than their sump can handle... amazing you are such an asshole to troll this guys videos posting shit...

[oldspice100]

what if you put 8 float switchs so you can be sure it wont malfunction,

[abaneyone]

Very nice! Thanks!

[moofdebowl]

really good video. id like to add to be really carefully with the pacement of something like this. make sure your wiring is well protected from any splashes, water, anything that could interfere. I wouldent use duct tape, maybe some electrical tape, its about the same price, you wont need much.

[funit64]

humm,,, not to sure on the electrical side of things eg: electric + duct tape + water = bang.

[icebergsmoothie]

using some rated wire for the current instead of using a cheap extention cord along with soldering the conections and then covering them. i have made a couple since isawthis and have been selling them except i use canisters with wire protection and builtin protienskimmers in them so i do not have to rig it up on the side of my sump i just pre measure the canister and set it right in lol but i can not find the same float valve you used in this video i would like to know the make and model

[CoonBabble]

nice idea

[gatomimoso]

No bad, I think I am going to try this.

[nickf06gli]

Great walk thru I was looking at those today and this will save me $100

[aasse]

Gee! give some tools to that kid pls!!

[10acrewoods]

duct tape conducts electrical currants big fire hazzard.

[SBDTHRU]

@10acrewoods Maybe it can conduct your brain and teach you how to spell.

[Leroyjohnson124]

dude you need some tools and you should bend your acrylic by putting it in the oven for 7 min @350

[kd7gvd]

Some excellent ideas but you really need to learn some proper electrical standards and definitely some safety tips.

[Macboatbdb]

I found this extremely useful, thanks!

[kernyboy]

much rather pay the 70 dollars than risk SERIOUS electrocution!! 120v + Water = EPIC FAIL!

[nudyseabass]

wow i would rather pay $70 and live then pay $20 and take a gamble.

[meklo361]

Can you show a video of that in your tank working to better explain it? thanx

[tjb03]

hey dummy, have you ever heard of a pair of wire strippers???  A LOT less likely to slice your hand open!

[greeneyetrex]

Hey asshole tjb03 he was just trying to be helpful and maybe he didn't have any wire strippers .I swear some people just aren't thankful of some one trying to be helpful DON'T COMMENT IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT AND DON'T WATCH IT IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM

[tjb03]

wow, oh so quick to flame. I was merely pointing out how unsafe it was to use a straight edge razor blade to strip wires. People that don't know what they are doing may try this and could very easily end up cutting themselves very badly. It is indeed a good idea, people just need to be careful when giving instructions to others on how-tos so that no one gets hurt.

[greeneyetrex]

I know you were making a good point but i just think that you didn't have to insult him thats all .

[meklo361]

why you talkin shit get a life maybe he isnt an electrician

[shelldrake1]

i cant find that float valve on ebay

[DubbsReefs]

try to type in float switch

[geedunk13]

what i dont get it. So should i use this or not?

[cuttie100]

this is being done the wrong way...VERY DANGEROUS!....you need to convert the 120v to 12v dc transformer with a relay. That way you will have a safe 12v dc going through the float valve rather a deadly 120v. If the float falve seals happen to leak, your fish and whoever comes in contact with the water is dead. I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TO TRY THIS AT HOME.

[DubbsReefs]

this is why all aquarium equipment should be pluged into a GFI outlet. if there is the case of a short the outlet is imediatly turned off.

[kentlighting]

a ground fault indicator would only work if the tank has a ground probe, GFCI will not activate even if a secondary short to water is created as the water is not grounded and there will be no leakage current to create a current un-balance between hot and neutral so GFCI will not be able to detect the situation. fish tanks are electrically isolated due to the glass and plastic pipe surrounding them, there fore the electricity can only leave threw the neutral creating a balanced load

[eclipsedragon84]

Also would like to add fire hazard!! lots of current going though that small gauge wiring.. possibly melt and make contact and create a fire hazard..

[NCreefer]

@cuttie100

how do you convert the 120v to 12v?

[F1nddatruth]

@cuttie100

Volts are not deadly Amps are. I do however agree that you should check the float switch and make sure you are running the proper volts as well as amps to it.