auto top off q

[parrotchute]

So, I'm working on creating an auto-top off resevoir for my RODI unit in my back room.
I don't want the auto-top off to cut off the water where the auto-top off is triggered, but at the INPUT line of the rodi.

Is there a auto top off valve that can do this?
I was thinking of having the topoff valve on top of a garbage barrel, and the bottom if the plastic barrel, a faucet for getting the water out. Any tips on what parts to buy and how to make that faucet, too? (thinking it could be hard to cut a hole in the bottom of the garbage barrel w/out it leaking)

 

[dcantucson]

So, I'm working on creating an auto-top off resevoir for my RODI unit in my back room.
I don't want the auto-top off to cut off the water where the auto-top off is triggered, but at the INPUT line of the rodi.

I do not know of one. May be someone will know of a site that has things like that.

 

[phuture1]

try this site parrochute...The Valve Shop - Shop Valves Online! Kerick Float Valves, Float Rods, and Floats.
this would work on your supply side. you would have to install it in the top of your water storage bin.

 

[parrotchute]

sweet, I'll check it out...

 

[phuture1]

here is what i came up with

 

[phuture1]

you could use the 3/8" valve with a couple of 3/8" to 1/4" adapters

 

[bjohanson1234]

Or you could get a solenoid valve that is triggered by and electronic float valve if it isnt possible to route the waterline that close to the tank.

 

[dcantucson]

Thank you, phuture1

 

[phuture1]

no problem DC. Bjohanson has a nice idea too.

 

[parrotchute]

hmmm, thanks for the ideas - with a traditional float valve (haven't seen one in person) - how does it pass through the valve? I figured there was an opening in the float itself so you couldn't continue the line going through it - is this true?

 

[phuture1]

this is true. thats why you need the valve on the site i posted. it has a 3/8" threaded inlet and a 3/8" threaded outlet. on a regular float valve the water outlet just comes out of the valve body itself.

 

[phuture1]

 

[phuture1]

here is a traditional float valve..The Valve Shop - Shop Valves Online! Kerick Float Valves

 

[parrotchute]

think this would be good for storing my water?
Garden Pal 55 Gallon Rain Barrel (RC50-4 GREEN)

 

[phuture1]

it says it's fda approved for potable water; it should be fine.

 

[dcantucson]

Should be just fine.