Looking for a float valve for 5G jug cap

[ronnie]

I’m looking for a float valve that would fit in the screw on cap of a couple 5g F style jugs I’m using for my RODI refills and ATO. I don’t need much very often, so I want to be able to swap the cap from my RODI station and put a full jug under the tank for the ATO. Anything out there?

I could just get something else I suppose, but do like the portability of the jugs.

 

[Saltyreef]

I’m looking for a float valve that would fit in the screw on cap of a couple 5g F style jugs I’m using for my RODI refills and ATO. I don’t need much very often, so I want to be able to swap the cap from my RODI station and put a full jug under the tank for the ATO. Anything out there?

I could just get something else I suppose, but do like the portability of the jugs.

Nope...and I think you might have it backwards anyways. If your ato jug is empty, or low, a float valve would only be useful to cut off or engage a supply of water to refill the jug.

I dont see the purpose of a float inside a reservoir as normally the ATO controllers sense low water level and give an audible alarm when low.

 

[ronnie]

Not backwards. I want to run the RODI to fill the jug first and then move it and swap out the empty on my ATO. Having it in the cap allows me to swap it easily and keep it from overflowing.

 

[>>klong<<]

Wondering if something like this would work?

Toolly 1/2 inch Float Valve, Water Level Control Box Upgraded Version of Traditional Float Valve https://a.co/d/aGp3qCj

 

[mike550]

I use one of these. I just place the optical sensor into the jug along with the RODI hose and it turns off when the water hits the sensor. I like the versatility because I can switch between 5G containers for RODI and my 32G Brute when I‘m making saltwater

RO/DI Flood Guardian

Stop Floods and Wasting Water with the Only Electronic Auto Shut Off Valve Kit for RO/DI Systems XP Aqua RO/DI Flood Guardian is the perfect solution for any reefer that wants a float valve that they do not need to drill or permanently mount to a reservoir. The Flood Guardian uses a dual optical...

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[Saltyreef]

Not backwards. I want to run the RODI to fill the jug first and then move it and swap out the empty on my ATO. Having it in the cap allows me to swap it easily and keep it from overflowing.

Oh i see. It sounded like you wanted to have a permanant float installed into your reservoir.

I just time the fills myself but that optical sensor would work too just like filling your sump.