Basement Plumbing RODI

[jackie]

I set up my RODI in the basement to feed off the cold water line hoping I'll get more water pressure, and plan on putting a 50g brute in the basement, plumbing up the floor to where the tank is. What I'd like to do is use some sort of pump with a water shut off on the main floor so I don't have to run to the basement to shut the water off when I'm through. Does this make sense or do I need another cup of caffeine to explain better

 

[KAS2]

If a "water shutoff" is a plumbing gadget, wouldn't it be easier to have a remote electrical switch for the pump? Ideally, there'd be a junction box with a switch on the main floor controlling a junction box with an outlet in the basement. But you could just run an extension cord from the pump to the main floor and plug/unplug it as needed.

All the usual caveats about avoiding syphon and not running the pump dry apply. That is, you need to know what's in your 50g.

 

[Liam]

it's even simpler than that,you can plug your pump in the basement into a X10 module and have it remote control from upstairs.
You can get a starter kit which includes a remote,the reciever and 1 module on ebay for about $25.
HTH,Liam.