Neptune Solenoid Help

[backbayreef]

i have a Tunze ATO, hooked up to a 10g reservoir with a float valve. It’s a pain to manually turn on the valve to fill up the ATO every week. I would like to manually fill the ATO remotely, via my Apex. I can’t seem to find this product - sold out everywhere. I did find some on eBay though.
https://shop.neptunesystems.com/products/solenoid-valve?variant=14628518723636
Anyway, is this the right approach? What do you guys recommend? I don’t want to hook the ATO straight to the RODI - too risky.

Thanks

 

[magallonbuckinbulls]

I would fill my ATO tank from the rodi unit. You can purchase solenoid/float/optics and create your own circuit with redundancy. And you can add the Apex optic sensor to monitor the tank water level, and If you want redundancy, install the Apex flow meter on the rodi fill line. You can even install two solenoid valves for more redundancy:)

 

[backbayreef]

I would fill my ATO tank from the rodi unit. You can purchase solenoid/float/optics and create your own circuit with redundancy. And you can add the Apex optic sensor to monitor the tank water level, and If you want redundancy, install the Apex flow meter on the rodi fill line. You can even install two solenoid valves for more redundancy:)

Yes - that’s what I’m trying to do. So what’s the solution? How do people do it?

 

[LavenderTi]

I have my Apex fill my ATO by opening a 1/4” solenoid I wired directly to an outlet on my EB8. The solenoid turns on and off based on 2 level switches (hi/low) in the ATO reservoir. For an added layer of protection the RODI water fills via a mechanical float valve. You’ll need to wire up a regular plug to a 120V 1/4” solenoid. There is quite a few on Amazon.

 

[backbayreef]

I have my Apex fill my ATO by opening a 1/4” solenoid I wired directly to an outlet on my EB8. The solenoid turns on and off based on 2 level switches (hi/low) in the ATO reservoir. For an added layer of protection the RODI water fills via a mechanical float valve. You’ll need to wire up a regular plug to a 120V 1/4” solenoid. There is quite a few on Amazon.

Exactly - thank you. What electric float file do you use?

 

[LavenderTi]

Float valve: https://a.co/d/h3GjR9I

Bracket for float valve if you don’t drill it. (Comes with flow too). https://a.co/d/da0KjDh

Solenoid: https://a.co/d/1AOh0RF

I just bought an extension cord for the length I needed from my apex to the valve location. I cut the female end and wired these to attach to the solenoid. You could go to a hardware store and get the exact size and qty you need. https://a.co/d/cByeSLE

 

[magallonbuckinbulls]

Yes - that’s what I’m trying to do. So what’s the solution? How do people do it?

I'll draw you up a diagram. PM so I don't forget.

 

[backbayreef]

I'll draw you up a diagram. PM so I don't forget.

Thanks — I know what I want. Just can’t seem to find the 1/4” solenoid. My ATO has a float valve as a fail safe as well.

I’ll just order from eBay for now

 

[magallonbuckinbulls]

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/solenoids/for-use-with~beverage/body-material~plastic-1/

 

[backbayreef]

Float valve: https://a.co/d/h3GjR9I

Bracket for float valve if you don’t drill it. (Comes with flow too). https://a.co/d/da0KjDh

Solenoid: https://a.co/d/1AOh0RF

I just bought an extension cord for the length I needed from my apex to the valve location. I cut the female end and wired these to attach to the solenoid. You could go to a hardware store and get the exact size and qty you need. https://a.co/d/cByeSLE

Thanks - very helpful!