Was cleaning the optical sensor on my ATO yesterday and forgot to plug the unit back in (was very distracted yesterday bc of some unpleasant news).
I'd say the tank evaporated without replacement for about 12 hrs. Water level was down about an inch below the sensor, not in the DT itself (only in the AIO back chamber). Tank is 45G.
Checked the SG and it read 1.023 which is where I've been keeping it. Foolishly, I turned the pump back on (was on a Zoom meeting) and it quickly refilled, dropping salinity to 1.022.
My tank is currently cycling, at day 12. Is this sudden salinity swing gonna cause problems? Should I slowly top off with saltwater for until I get back to 1.023?
Hopefully first and last time I make this mistake. I was surprised the SG read 1.023 before taking any action. Using Milwaukee DR so inclined to trust it. Wish I hadn't turned pump on so hastily.
I'd say the tank evaporated without replacement for about 12 hrs. Water level was down about an inch below the sensor, not in the DT itself (only in the AIO back chamber). Tank is 45G.
Checked the SG and it read 1.023 which is where I've been keeping it. Foolishly, I turned the pump back on (was on a Zoom meeting) and it quickly refilled, dropping salinity to 1.022.
My tank is currently cycling, at day 12. Is this sudden salinity swing gonna cause problems? Should I slowly top off with saltwater for until I get back to 1.023?
Hopefully first and last time I make this mistake. I was surprised the SG read 1.023 before taking any action. Using Milwaukee DR so inclined to trust it. Wish I hadn't turned pump on so hastily.