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Build Your Own Auto Top Off System for your aquarium. Perfect for the DIY reefer who likes fun projects and wants to save a few dollars. Assembly requires only basic tools and no soldering. Basic knowledge of electrical wiring required.
Aquahub DIY Top-it-Off Kit Premium Kit includes:
- (2) Aquahub i-float float switches
- (1) 12V relay
- (1) Relay Socket
- (1) Package of Crimp Caps
- (1) 9" Mold-a-Holder
- (1) Do-it-yourself Slosh & Snail Guard
- (1) Large Project Box
- (1) 12V wall transformer
Warning: This project involves 120V electricity. Do not attempt if you are not comfortable working with basic electrical wiring. Aquahub cannot be held liable for injuries.
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Great DIY approach to ATO By KJ on 6/3/2019
KJ would recommend this product to a friendIt took a minute to understand the instructions. But if you have a good working knowledge of electricity and willing to cut some wires and plastic, this is a great cost effective way to have an ATO and not spend a lot of money to do it. You buy the pump and reservoir you want to use and you are set to enjoy your tank and not haul buckets back and forth anymore. Ahh...It feels good. LOL -
switches By bill on 1/16/2019
bill wouldn't recommend this product to a friendWhat is with the video showing the on switch
the video shows the lower switch down pump ON lower switch up pump OFF
...then it shows the other switch raised it shuts OFF and says 1 switch turn on pump and other switch turns pump off???... How do you set it up so 1 switch turns on the pump and the other shuts off the pump, He says it but never shows it. -
Easy install By Dee on 9/22/2018
Dee would recommend this product to a friendThis was easy to set up. One of the draw backs that I have is the audible clicking noise the relay makes when turning off and on. -
Two didn’t work By Not happy on 7/31/2018
Not happy wouldn't recommend this product to a friendOrdered one didn’t work send me another one and that one didn’t work they refunded my money -
Have more time than money? Get this. By Hunter on 6/24/2018
Hunter would recommend this product to a friendThis is very easy to set up if you have an even slight DIY ability. I recommend watching the BRS YouTube video on this that walks you through the whole thing. It's exactly what you need, you just need to put it together. -
Nice and easy By Dayton on 5/4/2018
Dayton would recommend this product to a friendYou really don’t need to know electrical work to get this up and running. It is a pretty great solution. -
Excellent Product But First Time Buyers Should Know: By Dale on 3/21/2018
Dale would recommend this product to a friendThis is not an complete kit - there are a few things you'll need to purchase separately:
1. Water Pump
2. Tubing for the water pump
3. Water Reservoir
4. "An extension cord long enough to to go from your outlet to your tank/sump"
Two points on #4
1) If you're not comfortable cutting into an extension cord you should consider something more plug and play
2) This solution adds the need for an extra electrical outlet. Most solutions require one; this requires two
Final point: if this is your first shot with one of these (and you're not an electrical engineer) read the direction thoroughly. Then read them again. I missed one word and went off on a dead end for an hour. The directions are perfect but every word counts.
That's it. The product is working perfectly. I'll come back in a few months with an update. -
Fun, Easy, and Reliable By TJ on 3/15/2018
TJ would recommend this product to a friendI almost hit the buy button for one of the more "top end" ATO's and I couldn’t be more happy I didn’t. The system works great! Putting the project together was a lot of fun. So far the ATO has been running flawlessly for over a month. If you are forgetful, you will be happily reminded that you forgot to unplug the system when you perform a water change.. Hopefully that was a one time mistake. ;-) When I have some free time I plan on adding another float switch inside the FW reservoir. I would recommend this to a friend with >= average intelligence, or they could learn what 110v's feels like real fast. lol -
Great DIY purchase By Greg on 8/17/2017
Greg would recommend this product to a friendThis went together very well, and I had fun figuring out how to tailor it for my needs. The "click" when the relay turns on and off is barely audible (the project box muffles it well). I already had an aqua lifter pump, tubing, and a container, and the whole thing was up and running in about an hour. Great purchase, highly recommend this item. -
Fun for a DIYer By David on 8/15/2017
David would recommend this product to a friendThis kit is fun to out together for a DIYer. It works great and I see no reason that it will not last many years. -
Long Term Update By Chriss on 6/27/2016
Chriss would recommend this product to a friendBeen using this ATO with aqua lifter pump for 4 years now with absolutely no issues. was fun to wire up as a DIY'er with straightforward instructions. I also purchased an additional kit for shutting down my return pump if my display is overfilling. That kit has also worked flawlessly... Also highly recommend the aqua lifter pump... I've ran my reservoir dry on a number of occasions and the pump is still going strong. Thanks BRS! -
Has worked flawlessly 1 year By BornADuck on 1/20/2016
BornADuck would recommend this product to a friendThis kit was easy/fun to build. It's been in use for about 1 year and has worked flawlessly. I just bought another one for my new 110 gallon project. Thanks BRS!!
Does this come with a pump?
Question posted on Apr 7, 2016 9:55:00 AM
Great question!
This will not include a pump. Any standard pump can be used for small distance pumps we recommend the Aqualifter pump. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
This will not include a pump. Any standard pump can be used for small distance pumps we recommend the Aqualifter pump. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Answer by: Connor (Admin) on Apr 7, 2016 10:38:00 PM
Does the relay work for both sensors as to use the second sensor for maximum water level like the jbj for example?
Question posted on Nov 22, 2016 12:59:00 PM
Great question! This does have a high and a low float switch and will function much like the JBJ pre-manufactured ATO. :-)
Answer by: Randy (Admin) on Nov 22, 2016 5:20:00 PM
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