Float valve

[Krazykarl]

Ok I grasp the concept of how it works and what I need. Prob is I don't have a glass hole saw and I don't wanna try drilling my 55 gallon sump and risk breaking it.  I wanna install a simple float valve in my sump so my ro will auto top up instead of me waiting for the eater to drop and manually fill it. Problem is I can't find a good cheap one and I can't figure out how to install it as I will have to hang it off the sump. I know jl sells an already set up kit for it for 35$ pkus s/h I just don't wanna pay or wait lol. I'm impatient... Does anyone know where I can buy a float valve in Windsor that will suit my needs and how I can fabricate somethinf to mount it? I'm hoping someone has done this already.... Help

 

[phi delt reefer]

get a piece of acrylic - 1/8" 12"x12" peice at home depot is $2.50

cut it in half

drill a hole in the centre. Mount the float valve

diagonally silicone into a corner of the tank. Silicone usually doesnt bond well to acrylic but in this case it works fine - its not structural and it acts more like stopper.

done!

 

[Blob-79]

ya your best bet is to make a bracket out of acrylic or something.

Word of caution though, its kinda dangerous plumbing your ro unit directly to your sump. if the float malfunctions, its on constant fill mode, will overflow your sump and begin drastically reducing you salinity.

 

[pulpfiction1]

i could try to keep an eye out for something like this?

 

[Blob-79]

if you happen in the area sometime soon, i know lyle has one in stock

 

[pulpfiction1]

hey,whats lyle want for one?has he the sliding hang on adapter as well?

 

[Krazykarl]

Where would I find that one pulp? Also, what makes tag one diff from a standard float valve. Phil del where did u buy your float valve I'm having trouble locating one

 

[Blob-79]

the only difference is pulps is either made my kent or coralife. idk, they both look the same 

 

[phi delt reefer]

mine came with my RO unit from MAXWATER in Orillia.

check the water supply (water depot, culligans, etc.) that sell RO units and ask them if they have an float  valves for the autoshut-off function.

 

[Krazykarl]

My ro unit has an auto shut off valve in line with it that shuts off the waste water but that's it. I found one at lowes but I can't see this thing being any good. It's for a dehumidifier and it's not a ball it's more like a lever. But it's not solid. I dunno... Gonna keep looking

 

[pulpfiction1]

mine is kent,$25 i think,did you save those links for them i sent awhile back?bring me socks  i will save it for you

 

[Krazykarl]

I'll let ya know might have found ones I can use... I'll know tomorrow.