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I need a fast draining self acting valve for an aquarium thing I'm doing, but no need togo into the details really. I know how I could make one DIY style however the perfect device already exists in a normal toilet flush, so it would be really handy if I could just use one off the shelf.
2 things you can help me out with;
Firstly it needs to be completely 100% 'food safe', no chemical leaching etc, and preferably use 100% non-biodegradable seals. It will be cycling all day everyday with constant water flow, with dirty and biologically active water. I think any normal rubber seal would degrade pretty quickly and I can't have bits floating off to dissolve later or clog filters, is there an off-the-shelf brand or whatever with these qualities?
Secondly I need to set it up so it automatically cycles continuously. I'm thinking just using a float to pull the flush valve upwards when high enough water is reached. Will this work?
The water will contain dissolved solids which could build up around the valve area, but I'm hoping it wouldn't affect the seal too much to where it would need cleaning regularly, easily cleanable would be handy. Built in overflow would be a bonus. It only needs to be single flush not dual flush.
Any ideas/advice?
Thanks Adam
I need a fast draining self acting valve for an aquarium thing I'm doing, but no need togo into the details really. I know how I could make one DIY style however the perfect device already exists in a normal toilet flush, so it would be really handy if I could just use one off the shelf.
2 things you can help me out with;
Firstly it needs to be completely 100% 'food safe', no chemical leaching etc, and preferably use 100% non-biodegradable seals. It will be cycling all day everyday with constant water flow, with dirty and biologically active water. I think any normal rubber seal would degrade pretty quickly and I can't have bits floating off to dissolve later or clog filters, is there an off-the-shelf brand or whatever with these qualities?
Secondly I need to set it up so it automatically cycles continuously. I'm thinking just using a float to pull the flush valve upwards when high enough water is reached. Will this work?
The water will contain dissolved solids which could build up around the valve area, but I'm hoping it wouldn't affect the seal too much to where it would need cleaning regularly, easily cleanable would be handy. Built in overflow would be a bonus. It only needs to be single flush not dual flush.
Any ideas/advice?
Thanks Adam
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