ATO pump working more after tank upgrade.

[BryanM]

I think the logic stands that going from 110gallons to 220 probably means more evaporation, and therefore the ATO working harder, but I wasn't expecting this.... so I'm just asking if people think this is normal.... Thanks!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Yep, perfectly normal

 

[exnisstech]

I had a bit over 2g a day in evaporation when I had my 180g plumbed to 125g sump. More surface area equals more evaporation.

 

[Stang67]

 

[BryanM]

Thanks! Just didn't expect it.

Sadly this tunze pump is LOUD. I think I need an upgrade to that pump.

 

[BryanM]

So going back to this, the ATO pump comes on about every 3-5 minutes. Its insane, to me.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

So going back to this, the ATO pump comes on about every 3-5 minutes. Its insane, to me.

Is it the 3152 or 3155? I have the 3152 and I've had problems with my ATO running frequently when the sensor was in a spot where the water volume fluctuated slightly... maybe fiddle with the sensor placement.

And make sure the sensor is clean/free of any brittle stars, etc.

 

[BryanM]

Is it the 3152 or 3155? I have the 3152 and I've had problems with my ATO running frequently when the sensor was in a spot where the water volume fluctuated slightly... maybe fiddle with the sensor placement.

And make sure the sensor is clean/free of any brittle stars, etc.

3155, and it’s in the return pump section.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

3155, and it’s in the return pump section.

I know that one has 2 sensors so maybe there's a way to adjust them...?

Another thing you could do is put the pump on a timer so it only fills at specified times.

 

[BryanM]

I know that one has 2 sensors so maybe there's a way to adjust them...?

Another thing you could do is put the pump on a timer so it only fills at specified times.

ooh, its connected to an apex, i can definitely add some timing elements to have it only on maybe 8x a day or something. Thanks for the idea!