• We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo

Drip float valve

Charney

Charney

The Fish Doctor
Staff member
Moderator
MFK Member
I’m looking for recommendations for a float valve set up for my drips. In the very odd chance, the drain line gets clogged. I really rather not drill the tanks for this any suggestions?. to be clear this is to shut off the drip
 
I tried this once with a solenoid, a small float switch and a twelve volt power supply. It was total overkill, and difficult to maintain. I have never had much luck with solenoids, and would not recommend.

I simpler thing might be a simple stopcock, the mechanism that used to be in toilets. Very simple, the stopcock ball rises up and closes the valve. They are however quite big. I do not know where you would get a small discrete one.
 
I use this stop cock in my cistern, and wouldn't hesitate to use one for a tank drip system.
IMG_2453.jpeg
IMG_2449.jpeg
IMG_2448.jpeg
 
For my saltwater tank I used one connected to my RODI to automatically top off. I used some scrap acrylic to make a L shaped bracket that attaches to the top of my sump and then goes into the water. I drilled a hole in that and put a cheap float valve on it that is similar to the one below. My sump is made of wood so I just screwed the bracket into the top of it. It's been a few years and so far I haven't had any problems with the valve.


But if this is for water changes and you're just worried about a drain clog, I'd argue a second drain slightly higher than the first is the safest thing possible.
 
Flaring Afro said:
For my saltwater tank I used one connected to my RODI to automatically top off. I used some scrap acrylic to make a L shaped bracket that attaches to the top of my sump and then goes into the water. I drilled a hole in that and put a cheap float valve on it that is similar to the one below. My sump is made of wood so I just screwed the bracket into the top of it. It's been a few years and so far I haven't had any problems with the valve.


But if this is for water changes and you're just worried about a drain clog, I'd argue a second drain slightly higher than the first is the safest thing possible.
Click to expand...
This is for my drip. I don’t want to drill all my tanks again.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top