SpectraPure® Power Liquid Level Controller
- For automatic replenishment of evaporated liquid on systems which require AC electrical control
- Controls up to 3 Amp continuous duty pumps and other 115 Volt power heads
- Extremely useful for continuous water change systems & other level control applications
SpectraPure® Power Liqiud Controller uses a sensitive air pressure switch to energize or de-energize an AC outlet, which can be used to switch a power head or a 115 Volt pump up to 3 Amps continuous duty. The unit can be set to turn a pump on or off with changing water level and is extremely useful for continuous water change systems or automated top-off.
Manufacturer Info
SpectraPure Aquarium Supplies
SpectraPure was established in 1985 and is located in Tempe, Arizona, home of Arizona State University. SpectraPure is dedicated to excellence in the design and manufacture of water filtration and purification systems for household, commercial, laboratory and light industrial applications. Their product lines includes a full range of systems and equipment, including drinking water systems, water softeners, filtration systems, reverse osmosis units, RO/DI and deionization systems and many other technological innovations and water purification accessories. SpectraPure provides innovative, state-of-the-art solutions to water purity problems and applications.
SpectraPure® Power Liquid Level Controller
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Greater than 1" threshold
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Tai Nguyen
Below Average
Posted: 2/5/2013 from Gulfport, MS UNITED STATES
1.5
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
This product works and fills up to the same spot on the tube every time. The problem is that it takes way too much water level drop to reactivate this thing. My stop point is about 2 1/2" up the tube, and it will not reactivate until the tube literally comes completely out of the water. In my sump, that equates to almost 10 gallons of evaporation before the thing activates again. That is enough to cause my salt levels to rise from 1.026 to 1.028. It basically comes on every 4 1/2 days for me.
I think I am going to cap off a piece of 1" pvc, drill a hole to fit the sensor tube into, seal it off, and use it that way. The additional air and water surface area trying to rise up the larger pvc tube will cause a higher pressure gradient when the water level changes. I may just not use their air tube at all and make my own pvc tube with air line to the pressure switch.
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Works Well
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tuffy6969
Great
Posted: 3/15/2011 from MURRIETA, CA UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
This is the perfect solution for people that use a small pump to move their RO/DI water from a storage container to their main tank. The controller switch itself is a little difficult to dial in, but once it's in place, it works well.
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now what
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STANLEY KROL
Average
Posted: 1/8/2011 from OSWEGO, IL UNITED STATES
3.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Does what is says, but 1" of water level is not as precise as I needed. Especially for the price. I am already looking for a replacement.
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Not what I expected
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EDWARD WILLIAMS
Below Average
Posted: 5/8/2010 from APEX, NC UNITED STATES
2.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
Purchased this based on other reviews and have watched the level drop a full inch and so far, nothing. Also, I did not receive a new product as pictured on the website. What I received was already assembled in plain plastic bag with no instructions. A bit disappointing.
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Works like a Charm!!
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PHILIP C
Excellent!
Posted: 8/14/2009 from ROCHESTER HILLS, MI UNITED STA
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
Comments:
Product works as specified. Inexpensive and I don't have to fiddle with wires etc.!! A great inexpensive device that does the job right!!
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Very Simple to Use
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DON R
Excellent!
Posted: 2/12/2009 from FAIRFAX STATION, VA UNITED STA
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
This product has been working exactly as advertised for a few weeks. I am using it to control the daily transfer of top off water from one container to another. I set it up in about 5 minutes. I switched over to magnetic holders for the tube to make sure it wouldn't come loose and I use a timer as a backup to avoid a potential flood. The only minor detail is you need some way to mount the black box (I'm using velcro).
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Works great
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JULIE H
Excellent!
Posted: 11/15/2008 from ELGIN, IL UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I got this to hopefully top off my Red Sea Nano while on vacations, it works great and I'm going to get another for my 65gal.
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great product
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WAYNE B HUMES
Excellent!
Posted: 5/29/2008 from PLYMOUTH, MA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
i've bought a couple of these for differnt tanks and i havent had any problems with them. i would recommend them to any one and they are at a great price.
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Simple and it works
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RICHARD AMOS
Great
Posted: 2/9/2008 from CANTON, MI UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I use this with a simple DIY top off system. The setup consists of a 5 gallon bucket, a Maxi-Jet 900 pump, and a tetra whisper air pump/stone (for aeration of resevoir water). Very easy to setup and much cheaper compared to other retail purpose built top off systems. The sensor suction cups work very well too. The whole thing works like a charm. My only complaint is that the water level varies more than I would have liked; about a 2" variance. Hence the water level in my sump isn't always in my skimmer's sweet spot. That could easily be addressed by using a baffle to separate the skimmer if my sump was big enough. Still much better than manual top offs which were a drag for me since I have a lot of evaporation.
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It works.
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ksreefer
Great
Posted: 2/1/2008 from SHAWNEE, KS UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
When it comes to auto top off controllers all that matters is that they work. Forgetting you have an auto top off controller is the biggest compliment of the product and this simply works great.
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