What's the deal with IceCap?

[Ruckus16]

I just got the Icecap 36XL sump. I've never seen a sump build with every single thing I needed in it. I plan to use this now and for many upgrades. Best part I have a 12 gallon H2O reservoir which i can convert into a frag tank if wanted.

That this sweet! I'm thinking about one of their sumps now. I may tie my display into a frag tank and

 

[ethridge78]

I have the 36" and love it but I should have got a smaller one no room under stand.

 

[ifarmer]

Nice sump

 

[Ashish Patel]

Anyone can recommend a good ATO for the 36XL? reservoir is next to the sump return area.

I am leaning toward a simple float switch from marinedepot and hooked up to a emergency float valve. I like their design where the float valve is covered in acrylic. More over I plan on replacing them every 18 months and I trust this mention more than having a $200 setup stretched to 5+ years.

Any suggestions. ?

 

[Ashish Patel]

How cool is this. I bought the skimmer few months back, Before I decided on the sump. When I got the sump I was not happy with all the crazy colors so I ordered few blue pipes for $24 and now I have this crazy cool sump =)

 

[Ashish Patel]

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[Ou8me2]

I actually own the new Icecap ATO and have been running it for a couple weeks now. It seemed kinda strange at first and I'm not sure why but has been working flawless since. I'm not sure if it was red/blue fuge light but I don't think so. I'm wondering if it just had to run a cycle to learn the low level and high levels? After a few hours it seemed sorted out. The dual optical sensors are nice and the pump is very strong. I'm running it on my 75-gallon with 25 gallon sump for total water volume of 100 gallons. I use a 10-gallon tank as my top off water storage. I have a video on youtube under my name. I'd definitely buy again if I needed another ATO for another tank.

 

[jtdesotel]

Been using icecap k2-50 skimmer for a few months and I love it, great price, well built and it works REALLY well

 

[Ashish Patel]

I actually own the new Icecap ATO and have been running it for a couple weeks now. It seemed kinda strange at first and I'm not sure why but has been working flawless since. I'm not sure if it was red/blue fuge light but I don't think so. I'm wondering if it just had to run a cycle to learn the low level and high levels? After a few hours it seemed sorted out. The dual optical sensors are nice and the pump is very strong. I'm running it on my 75-gallon with 25 gallon sump for total water volume of 100 gallons. I use a 10-gallon tank as my top off water storage. I have a video on youtube under my name. I'd definitely buy again if I needed another ATO for another tank.

I was considering buying this but figured a simple float switch from marinedepot hookedup to a emergency float valve would be ideal and low profile. Moreover, I like the acrylic casing they have in the float switch and $70 price tag. If I had a larger resvoir or running kal I could see the need to invest in a $200 ATO but would you suggest just buy the icecap ATO? I strongly believe its probably as reliable as the tunze at more friendly price tag.
MY thinking is simple - have something simple where I can replace the pump, switches and float with ease and frequency.

 

[Ashish Patel]

Since the icecap sump has a 1/2" hole on the lid for the 12 gallon resovoir. I was thinking about just installing an adjustable float valve directly on the lid with a quick connect for whenever I need to fill the 12 gallons. I see metal on alot of these adjustable float valves and wondering if I should be concerned about rusting overtime.

Has anyone done this with the icecap sumps?

Float valve such as this one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EGA37SG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3E0SBPIY1LXW8

 

[gbpack007]

Ashish how are you plumbing the filter socks with intake water?

 

[Ashish Patel]

Ashish how are you plumbing the filter socks with intake water?

Not sure if I understand the question.. The sump has a drain chamber and then it rises to 2x4" filter sock holes. I don't use filter socks anymore since they clog daily, I Just have a black pre-filter sponge that covers both holes

 

[gbpack007]

Not sure if I understand the question.. The sump has a drain chamber and then it rises to 2x4" filter sock holes. I don't use filter socks anymore since they clog daily, I Just have a black pre-filter sponge that covers both holes

Thanks. On the intake you have two lines coming in with one having a ball valve. What are you using the ball valve to control? Slow down intake water?

Also there is another post of yours. There are some fittings in the pics that I was needing. I will put a reply on it.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Centerline]

Just a quick report on my IceCap gyre. Its been running for 6 weeks or so, is still dead silent and I'm very pleased with it.

 

[Ashish Patel]

Thanks. On the intake you have two lines coming in with one having a ball valve. What are you using the ball valve to control? Slow down intake water?

Also there is another post of yours. There are some fittings in the pics that I was needing. I will put a reply on it.

Thanks for the help.

You had me confused I thought this was the other thread lol. The valve used on the the intake is for a bean animal style overflow. Meaning the first valve is adjusted so its a full siphon so no air to make noise. Check out the ghost overflow you'll see what I mean.. I also have an emergency drain

 

[david@wegetkraken]

See below

 

[david@wegetkraken]

I know this thread is a few months old now, but I am planning on purchasing this exact same sump and going bean animal so would love to hear what you think about it now that you’ve used it for a while. Also, where did you end up routing the emergency drain? I had planned on skimmer section.

 

[Ashish Patel]

I know this thread is a few months old now, but I am planning on purchasing this exact same sump and going bean animal so would love to hear what you think about it now that you’ve used it for a while. Also, where did you end up routing the emergency drain? I had planned on skimmer section.

Great sump had it for almost 2 years. The emergency drain I just have it going to the refugium area.. I hard plumbed it but wish I didnt as flex tubing would have been lighter and more low profile.