Choosing the right water leveler for your pond or pool

When choosing an automatic water leveling device for ponds or swimming pools, you should first realize that there are over 130 water leveling devices on the market today to choose from. There are 5 very important characteristics to look for.

1. Most mechanical water levelers will eventually jam or jam in the open position, allowing a continuous flow of water that will result in an overflow. Consequently, it is best to choose a non-mechanical float that is not prone to warping, sticking, binding, rusting, or corroding. The least likely autofills are the electronic type, such as the levelor, Pentair, Savio, Jandy or AquaFill.

2. Choose the one that best suits your specific application, such as swimming pool, pond, small or large fountain, hot tub, spa, potted fountain, container garden or fiberglass patio waterfall. Prices range from $ 60 to as much as $ 400, so there is no reason to spend several hundred dollars to maintain a fountain or container full of water.

3. Make sure that if it is an electronic type automatic water leveler, it has a good warranty to cover the cost of your investment. Some electronic water leveling devices can be affected by extreme temperature changes that cause condensation on the circuit boards, especially if the installation is near the ocean, as salty air can corrode the electronic components. In these cases, you should purchase a water leveler in which the switch parts are hermetically sealed to prevent the entry of elements.

4. Avoid automatic controllers that use sensing probes suspended in water to detect the level, as slightly acidic or alkaline water can cause the electrodes to corrode, thus reducing the ability to detect the small current flow required to detect the conductivity by the electronic circuit. Council.

5. Choose a leveler that can be easily concealed by installing it outside the water source, in a skimmer, or easily hidden by rocks along the edge of a pond, etc.

Just remember that the length of the warranty or the presence of a money-back guarantee can be a very good indicator of the quality, durability, longevity, and performance of the device in question.

In conclusion, most toilet tank type water level valves are best avoided as they have a great propensity to corrode, rust, stick, stick or fail, resulting in flooding. You are familiar with the toilet in continuous operation … well, imagine if the toilet tank did not have an overflow pipe that carries the continuous flow of water to a drain. So you can expect the same results from a mechanical water level float installed in your pond, pool, spa, fountain, hot tub, or waterfall without a pond – an insurance claim. Do your homework and stay dry.