SRC Member myintkhine Posted December 28, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2014 Hi guys, I'm planning to make a DIY ATO with float switch and air pump for my 8gal tank. Where can I hunt for batter powered air pump and smallest float switches possible? If any reefer bros have, please let me know too. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member asg Posted December 28, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2014 Bro, i dont understand. How to use float switch to control battery air pump? Anyway, just as insurance, at least buy a duo head float switch. Quote 子非鱼,焉知鱼之乐... (you are not the fish so you...) Then: my 4FT low tech selling off tank... (2006) Now: (2014) @Sept 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member myintkhine Posted December 28, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2014 Thanks for the reply bro and tag. The switch of the pump will always remain on and the float switch will be there to manipulate the signal. That's what I've thought bro. Where do I get those switches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted December 28, 2014 SRC Supporter Share Posted December 28, 2014 I've seen float switches at sim lim tower (basement ~$12. Top floor ~ $18-$40). I bought some in ebay (US$1.50) as well. I've used both - same quality. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member myintkhine Posted December 28, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2014 I've seen float switches at sim lim tower (basement ~$12. Top floor ~ $18-$40). I bought some in ebay (US$1.50) as well. I've used both - same quality. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk[/quote Thanks bro subzerolt. I just ordered some from ebay. It's around 2sgd. How do you get them to be fixed in your tank bro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted December 28, 2014 SRC Supporter Share Posted December 28, 2014 The photo below should explain it. I use a Bubble Magnus probe holder (DE Aquatic). The high switch is mounted directly onto the probe holder. The low switch is fitted into an acrylic tube (ArtFriend) then mounted on the probe holder. Hence the depth of the low switch can be adjusted easily. Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewttw Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 You can buy float switches from dealextreme.com free shipping Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member myintkhine Posted January 20, 2015 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thank you bros for your info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member edmund_23 Posted August 2, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2015 This is the set i bought at china. $20sgd. Setup in this way. 1 holder for float connected to controller. Temp use a jelly can with the pump drop inside. Pump is connected to controller. Lastly plug the controller to power supply. Sit back and relax. No more pouring water.. Just every week buy 1 pack DI water topup jelly can.. Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chercm Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 This is the set i bought at china. $20sgd. Setup in this way. 1 holder for float connected to controller. Temp use a jelly can with the pump drop inside. Pump is connected to controller. Lastly plug the controller to power supply. Sit back and relax. No more pouring water.. Just every week buy 1 pack DI water topup jelly can.. Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk Seems to be better than the fish-street version Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Humble tank : Size: 4x2.5x2 ft - Display Equipment : Return 1 : Ecotech marine L1 Return 2 : Ecotech marine M1 CR : Skimz CM122 - Caribsea extra course media with Grotech magnesium Light : ATI 8x54W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member edmund_23 Posted August 2, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2015 IQ3 IQ5 AMF-NANO 微型鱼缸必备迷你自动补水器 完胜补水桶MINI http://b.mashort.cn/S.M7Ybd?sm=c50659 (复制整段信息,打开手机淘宝可直接访问) Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member edmund_23 Posted August 2, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2015 But taobao dun send oversea.. Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member edmund_23 Posted August 2, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2015 U gonna find way to do so or try find in ebay or aliexpress.. Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member edmund_23 Posted August 2, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2015 Fyi, mine is a nano 62L iSO tank.. So the pump is small one.. I think is 300l/h.. If use on big tank also can.. But take longer time to filled up the tank. Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chercm Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 No worries thanks for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Humble tank : Size: 4x2.5x2 ft - Display Equipment : Return 1 : Ecotech marine L1 Return 2 : Ecotech marine M1 CR : Skimz CM122 - Caribsea extra course media with Grotech magnesium Light : ATI 8x54W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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