DIY Auto Top Off System

this video will show you step by step how you can make a diy auto top off system for your saltwater aquarium for under $20.00.

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• diy
• auto
• top
• off
• system

[shelldrake1]

i cant find that float valve on ebay

[DubbsReefs]

try to type in float switch

[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.

[funit64]

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

[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

[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.

[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!