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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by wouldtick, Sep 2, 2015.

  1. Sep 2, 2015 #1
    wouldtick waukee

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    I picked up some backup equipment to have in stock as well as a few new pieces that I will use immediately. The pump and 1 of the rw8s will go on the shelf in case of equipment failure. I will be using the surge protector with switches. The individual outlet adapter is what i will plug in my rodi pump into. No more plugging and unplugging that pump. Just flick the switch. My very first ATO. I am most excited about this piece of equipment. Bought the double switch version from auto top off dot Com. Eventually I want to go to an automated water change system from spectrapure. Also got the red sea test kit so i can start dosing kalk as needed. I am going to try and keep everything as stable as possible. This has been my biggest weakness over the past year. I have read over and over that stability is extremely important and decided it was time to invest in some tools that would help me achieve that.[​IMG]
     
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  2. Sep 3, 2015 #2
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    If husbandry isn't your biggest weakness then in time you will be fine. Stability comes with a solid water change schedule. Or dosing lost parameters. But chasing a number will get you in trouble. I think we talked about in the phone a while back. Those at os are nice btw I make them myself and they ROCK with something like a Tom's lifter, you have a whole ato system for under 45 bucks! It's always good to have backup gear around and having a secondary pump will save you sometimes hundreds in overnight ing charges!

    Good to see the plan coming together mate!
     
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  3. Sep 3, 2015 #3
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Where did you get the individual outlet adapter? I need some of those - I get real tired of plugging and unplugging...

    You will really love the ATO. One of the best upgrades to my system. Next thing will be for a controller to keep temp stable.
     
  4. Sep 3, 2015 #4
    wouldtick waukee

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    Amazon: QVS PA-1P Single-Port Power Adapter with On/Off Switch

    Sold by: Amazon.com LLC

    $2.99


     
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    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Thanks! I'll have to check them out.
     
  6. Sep 3, 2015 #6
    Dave Des Moines Area

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  7. Sep 3, 2015 #7
    wouldtick waukee

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    Those seem like they would work really well
     
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  8. Jan 19, 2016 #8
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    @wouldtick@wouldtick how is the Fountain-tech pump working for you? I'm needing a new ATO pump for my cube tank. The Aqualifter cannot pump as high as I need it to pump.
     
  9. Jan 19, 2016 #9
    wouldtick waukee

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    Works great, I don't have much of an incline as mine goes into the sump.
     

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