TomKoi
03-02-2009, 04:48 PM
Hello Guys,
This is my first time posting. I'm looking to add an automatic drip water changing system to my 125 gallon tank. In my case, do to space limitations, I was planning a drip system using a tank overflow pipe. I just wanted to get some recommendations. One of the issues I have is that any water which overflows the tank will have to be collected in a sump and pumped to a laundry sink. I plan on tapping the fresh water supply, installing some in-line sediment/carbon filters to remove sediment before trickling the water into the tank. One of my areas of concern is if there is a power outage or the sump pump malfunctions, I need to turn off the fresh water supply otherwise the sump will soon flood. I was thinking of installing a solenoid valve in the fresh water supply that would close on either loss of power or high level in the sump. Is there any specific equipment you would recommend. Would I need some sort of level controller, or relays that would activate the solenoid valve/pump. I don't mind paying a little extra for quality. Also, what type of float switches for the sump and what sump pump would you recommend. Lastly, what type of trickle emmitters are recommended. Should I just buy the solenoid valve and trickle emmitters from a outdoor water irrigation system, or is there something better. I would appreciate any insights you could offer. Thanks.
This is my first time posting. I'm looking to add an automatic drip water changing system to my 125 gallon tank. In my case, do to space limitations, I was planning a drip system using a tank overflow pipe. I just wanted to get some recommendations. One of the issues I have is that any water which overflows the tank will have to be collected in a sump and pumped to a laundry sink. I plan on tapping the fresh water supply, installing some in-line sediment/carbon filters to remove sediment before trickling the water into the tank. One of my areas of concern is if there is a power outage or the sump pump malfunctions, I need to turn off the fresh water supply otherwise the sump will soon flood. I was thinking of installing a solenoid valve in the fresh water supply that would close on either loss of power or high level in the sump. Is there any specific equipment you would recommend. Would I need some sort of level controller, or relays that would activate the solenoid valve/pump. I don't mind paying a little extra for quality. Also, what type of float switches for the sump and what sump pump would you recommend. Lastly, what type of trickle emmitters are recommended. Should I just buy the solenoid valve and trickle emmitters from a outdoor water irrigation system, or is there something better. I would appreciate any insights you could offer. Thanks.