Wildman926 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Here is a simple gravity fed ATO. I used an Eclipse 6 tank housing only, had a plastic lid cut for it, installed a John Guess valve 1/4" x 3/8", 1/4" tubing, and an Eshopps float valve. I made the stand (over did it), and painted it with Kilze oil base, and made sure it was at least 2" above the valve for the gravity affect. Only one line on the sump for quick reference now (old pic), and keeps the sump perfectly stable in water height. Just make sure you adjust the valve to a drip affect, just to help in case anything happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolut_racer Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Very nice. Did you make the float valve holder, or is this something that can be purchased? Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman926 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Very nice. Did you make the float valve holder, or is this something that can be purchased? Thanks for sharing! Actually, it is all one item from Eshopps, their float valve. Just make sure you set your valve on the container to just drip. The L bracket that the float valve sits on will come apart and you can just use super glue to repair it. I have had this happen to me, and read this at Foster and Smith in the reviews. Easy fix to do once you get it before you put it to use. Other than that, it is a very nice unit. I have two of them, one on an 80, and another on a 110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bige Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Good thinking. I am going to do that but tell my wife I thought it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoggyDollar Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) How did you set up the ball valve on the top off tank? Did you cap one of the 3/8" sides of the John Guess valve? Edited September 21, 2011 by GoinfishN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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