meowzer:
Do you have a RODI unit?
If you do, just order a float valve like I did.
I just ran a line from my RODI unit to the float valve in my refugium. No pumps (RODI unit provides pressure) no more worries, water level never changes.
And nothing electrical in my refugium.
And if you don't have a RODI unit, you should!
BTW, you guys have some great ideas.