Help me simplify... ATO reservoir to automatically refill.

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I'm going to over complicate this, and I just need a simple solution. Is there already a solution?

I have my RODI right next to a 50 gallon fresh water reservoir in my garage. It has a float valve to turn off water, and just below that a sensor to turn off the power to the RODI.

This solution works, but I have to manually start the process and turn the water to the RODI on/off.

Ideally, I'd like a sensor about 3/4 down the reservoir, that will open a solenoid to start the flow of water to the RODI (and possibly but not necessarily turn the RODI power on - I'm fine with power being on all the time). Once the level reaches the sensor at the top, close the solenoid to shut off the flow of water to the RODI.

This seems simple enough?
 
ive been looking at this same thing. I have to manually turn on the water and then plug in the booster pump. I have yet to find a system that would work with out a controller of some type. Im not sure if I want to trust the systems. My ATO Container is next to the tank in my office.
 

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