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ScottT1980 · 02-07-2005, 09:20 AM

My previous top-off/kalk addition on the old tank consisted of a 10-15 gallon rubbermaid bin with 1/2" OD tubing running from the bin to a float valve on my sump. Unfortunately, this just isn't going to work in the kitchen. What the heck do you folks do with your tanks in the livingroom/kitchen/etc...?

Currently I have just been adding RO/DI water twice a day (I have an insane evap rate (2-3 gallons a day on a 50) because of the fans I need to keep the temp. balanced) and dripping kalk out of a modified milk jug. However, I need something more automated, especially for trips of 2-3 days. What do you guys use?

I suppose I can use a solenoid-type rig that pumps water from a bucket into the sump, but I really don't know where I could "hide" the bucket so that it is out of site. Interested in any and all suggestions, or perhaps just what you do to account for evap...

Thanks
Scott T.

02-07-2005, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Top-off ideas in tight spaces? My previous top-off/kalk addition on the old tank consisted of a 10-15 gallon rubbermaid bin with 1/2" OD tubing running from the bin to a float valve on my sump. Unfortunately, this just isn't going to work in the kitchen. What the heck do you folks do with your tanks in the livingroom/kitchen/etc...? Currently I have just been adding RO/DI water twice a day (I have an insane evap rate (2-3 gallons a day on a 50) because of the fans I need to keep the temp. balanced) and dripping kalk out of a modified milk jug. However, I need something more automated, especially for trips of 2-3 days. What do you guys use? I suppose I can use a solenoid-type rig that pumps water from a bucket into the sump, but I really don't know where I could "hide" the bucket so that it is out of site. Interested in any and all suggestions, or perhaps just what you do to account for evap... Thanks Scott T. __________________ My Tank