Hi everyone. I'm looking at this on eBay http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=171149826977 as a cheap alternative until I can afford a decent ATO.
The way the seller describes it, it seems the white hose at the top connects to a water source and it just gravity feeds water into the sump and as the float rises, it shuts off the water flow.
Most ATO systems I've seen have had pumps and/or electronic float switches. That's where my concern comes in. Will this mechanical switch be as trustworthy as an electronic one?
Also, I assume I can just drill a hole near the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket, silicon in the white hose and keep it filled with fresh water and that will be all good?
Thanks!
The way the seller describes it, it seems the white hose at the top connects to a water source and it just gravity feeds water into the sump and as the float rises, it shuts off the water flow.
Most ATO systems I've seen have had pumps and/or electronic float switches. That's where my concern comes in. Will this mechanical switch be as trustworthy as an electronic one?
Also, I assume I can just drill a hole near the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket, silicon in the white hose and keep it filled with fresh water and that will be all good?
Thanks!