Easy ideas for RO/DI shutoff?

GoinSalt · 08-12-2006, 12:19 AM

I always forget to turn off the water for my RO/DI unit. I currently have a livestock-type float system that's supposed to stop the flow of water but because the flow is so weak, not enough pressure builds up to lift the float valve.

Does anyone have any easy, cheap ways to install a shutoff valve?

Thanks

Nate

GoinSalt · 08-12-2006, 12:38 PM

**golfish** · 08-12-2006, 03:11 PM

Go to Home depot and get a hose Bib timmer. I've been using one for years to top off my top off drum. You can use the auto setting to top off as much as you want a few times a day\week or manul setting to top off for x amount of minutes.

heres a link to the one i use

http://members.aol.com/sf49er1959/reefpics/timer.jpg

GoinSalt · 08-12-2006, 04:28 PM

Thanks. Got one.

**golfish** · 08-15-2006, 08:21 PM

its the best 20 bucks I've ever spent for my reef....we've all flooded the garage\laundry room and or kitchen because we forget the RO\DI unit is running. I know a guy that used one of these to top off his tank\sump

08-12-2006, 12:19 AM	#1
GoinSalt Citizen Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 190	Easy ideas for RO/DI shutoff? I always forget to turn off the water for my RO/DI unit. I currently have a livestock-type float system that's supposed to stop the flow of water but because the flow is so weak, not enough pressure builds up to lift the float valve. Does anyone have any easy, cheap ways to install a shutoff valve? Thanks Nate

08-12-2006, 12:38 PM	#2
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08-12-2006, 03:11 PM	#3
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,925	Go to Home depot and get a hose Bib timmer. I've been using one for years to top off my top off drum. You can use the auto setting to top off as much as you want a few times a day\week or manul setting to top off for x amount of minutes. heres a link to the one i use http://members.aol.com/sf49er1959/reefpics/timer.jpg

08-12-2006, 04:28 PM	#4
GoinSalt Citizen Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 190	Thanks. Got one.

08-15-2006, 08:21 PM	#5
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,925	its the best 20 bucks I've ever spent for my reef....we've all flooded the garage\laundry room and or kitchen because we forget the RO\DI unit is running. I know a guy that used one of these to top off his tank\sump

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