Float Switch

[myintkhine]

Hi guys,

I'm planning to make a DIY ATO with float switch and air pump for my 8gal tank. Where can I hunt for batter powered air pump and smallest float switches possible? If any reefer bros have, please let me know too.

Thanks in advance.

[asg]

Bro, i dont understand. How to use float switch to control battery air pump?

Anyway, just as insurance, at least buy a duo head float switch.

[myintkhine]

Thanks for the reply bro and tag. The switch of the pump will always remain on and the float switch will be there to manipulate the signal. That's what I've thought bro. Where do I get those switches?

[SubzeroLT]

I've seen float switches at sim lim tower (basement ~$12. Top floor ~ $18-$40). I bought some in ebay (US$1.50) as well. I've used both - same quality.

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[myintkhine]

I've seen float switches at sim lim tower (basement ~$12. Top floor ~ $18-$40). I bought some in ebay (US$1.50) as well. I've used both - same quality.

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Thanks bro subzerolt. I just ordered some from ebay. It's around 2sgd. How do you get them to be fixed in your tank bro?

[SubzeroLT]

The photo below should explain it.

I use a Bubble Magnus probe holder (DE Aquatic).

The high switch is mounted directly onto the probe holder.

The low switch is fitted into an acrylic tube (ArtFriend) then mounted on the probe holder. Hence the depth of the low switch can be adjusted easily.

[andrewttw]

You can buy float switches from dealextreme.com free shipping

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[myintkhine]

Thank you bros for your info.

[edmund_23]

This is the set i bought at china. $20sgd.

Setup in this way. 1 holder for float connected to controller.

Temp use a jelly can with the pump drop inside. Pump is connected to controller.

Lastly plug the controller to power supply. Sit back and relax. No more pouring water.. Just every week buy 1 pack DI water topup jelly can..

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[chercm]

This is the set i bought at china. $20sgd.

Setup in this way. 1 holder for float connected to controller.

Temp use a jelly can with the pump drop inside. Pump is connected to controller.

Lastly plug the controller to power supply. Sit back and relax. No more pouring water.. Just every week buy 1 pack DI water topup jelly can..

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Seems to be better than the fish-street version

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[edmund_23]

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[edmund_23]

But taobao dun send oversea..

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[edmund_23]

U gonna find way to do so or try find in ebay or aliexpress..

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[edmund_23]

Fyi, mine is a nano 62L iSO tank.. So the pump is small one.. I think is 300l/h.. If use on big tank also can.. But take longer time to filled up the tank.

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[chercm]

No worries thanks for sharing

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