Solenoid recommendation

[njoyreef]

Hi reefers,
I am in the process for a new build.
Can you pls. Help to recommend a reliable solenoid that I can connect to GHL power bar and program it.
I am looking for simple ON/OFF function without any fancy controller..

Thanks in advance for your help...

Joy

 

[Cali9dub]

Burkert

 

[KStatefan]

Hi reefers,
I am in the process for a new build.
Can you pls. Help to recommend a reliable solenoid that I can connect to GHL power bar and program it.
I am looking for simple ON/OFF function without any fancy controller..

Thanks in advance for your help...

Joy

What are you wanting the solenoid to control?

 

[njoyreef]

I will put it to ATO. I plan to connect my 200gallon RODI reservoir for ATO ( my system is 240 gallon). At the end I will have float valve, and as fail-safe I want to connect an inline solenoid that will be programmed with High level water sensor as cut off..

 

[njoyreef]

Burkert

You mean Burkert solenoid?

 

[*Ruffian*]

You mean Burkert solenoid?

Why wouldn't you use your reservoir as the source for the ATO? I just did that because I got tired of running to the basement to fill up the ATO tank.

Using my MaxiDoser and works like a champ.

 

[njoyreef]

I plan to use my RO reservoir for ATO with a float valve..for redundancy I will add a solenoid in the line coupled with level sensor so that if float valve is stuck open, the solenoid will close...
I will use doser ( still waiting for maxi doser to be released) for AWC from SW reservoir.

Did I understand you correctly?

 

[*Ruffian*]

I plan to use my RO reservoir for ATO with a float valve..for redundancy I will add a solenoid in the line coupled with level sensor so that if float valve is stuck open, the solenoid will close...
I will use doser ( still waiting for maxi doser to be released) for AWC from SW reservoir.

Did I understand you correctly?

I got it now. I have my ATO setup with two level sensors and a maximum runtime on the ATO dosing pump. This is my double le safeguard on the overflow.

Currently in the process of upgrading to a 170 from bio-cube so that may change.

 

[CKinLA]

Autoaqua solenoids appear to be the most common. Hydros are the same ones but different plug. I believe they are 12v; so you should be able to cut the plug and put it on a 12v supply to accomplish what you want.

Smart ATO RODI Solenoid

AutoAqua auto top off units now have the ability to hook directly up to a RODI solenoid to replace the pump they are equipped with out of the box. If you have upgraded to a larger system, or just simply don't have the room for an ATO storage container this may be the option for you. Replacing...

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You can search eBay too and maybe find some better ones like others have mentioned.

I ran two (hydros) in series with a float valve for backup. Solenoids are primary and float is backup. There is also a full sensor and a high level sensor for backup. I’ve got a leak detector too thats will also close the solenoids.

 

[njoyreef]

I am thinking something similar..thanks for inputs...really helps...