anyone use this spectrapure level?

Codfather_az · Mar 23, 2021

wondering if this can be used as a standalone ato, or does it need to hook up to a spectrapure controller? Tried googling and not finding much information, so anyone have any experience with it? https://fragtasticreef.com/spectrapure-power-liquid-level-controller/

T-J · Mar 27, 2021

It appears to be just some type of pressure switch. You'd have to add a pump, and I have no idea how this type of switch works.
If you're looking for an ATO, there are a number of great options out there, at just about the same price point as this item.

Snoopy 67 · Mar 27, 2021

I used it for years hooked up to a Litremeter & freshwater vat.

Codfather_az · Mar 27, 2021

yeah I was thinking ato, it just seems that I'm seeing positive and negative opinions on optic vs float valve, but I have yet to see anything negative about pressure valves, at least as far as failure and overflows. I was just wondering if this is can work as a stand alone unit or do I need something like the litremeter snoopy mentioned.

Water Dog · Mar 27, 2021

You do not need a Litermeter III head unit for this. All you will need is a pump to plug into it. Here is another angle of the unit. You can see the outlet where you plug in a pump.

zalick · Mar 27, 2021

I'm sure it would work great. I use the spectrapure uplc which also uses a pressure switch. I've been using it for 7 years and haven't touched it once since setup.

Codfather_az · Mar 28, 2021

zalick said:
I'm sure it would work great. I use the spectrapure uplc which also uses a pressure switch. I've been using it for 7 years and haven't touched it once since setup.

how much does the water level need to drop before it kicks on for yours?

zalick · Mar 28, 2021

Codfather_az said:
how much does the water level need to drop before it kicks on for yours?

I can set it to whatever I want. Very precise. I have it go on at about 1/8" drop.

Codfather_az · Mar 28, 2021

zalick said:
I can set it to whatever I want. Very precise. I have it go on at about 1/8" drop.

how do you set it? does it just set whatever the water level is when it powers on?

Water Dog · Mar 28, 2021

Codfather_az said:
how do you set it? does it just set whatever the water level is when it powers on?

The one you’re looking at is fixed and not adjustable. If The top tier UPLC units allow you to set the delta. You may want to email Spectrapure to find out what the delta is for that unit.