I need suggestions

[Jan]

I've seen some really nice home made set ups for collecting and storing RO/DI water and water with salt mix. Now I'm ready to do the same. I need suggestions on what to use and how to set it up. My RO/DI unit is attached to the sink in my basement. I have room for storage recepticles. Please send me pictures and tell me where you purchased the recepticles and how you modified them. Thank you.

Edited May 11, 2009 by Jan

[zygote2k]

Simple set-up.

30 gallon Brute container.

R/O float valve kit.

 

Drill hole near top side of brute, connect output of R/O to float valve kit attached to side of brute.

Drill lid to fit tubing size of whatever you like to accomodate your mixing pump.

You provide the pictures.

[Pat_13]

I use the pepsi barrels, just drill a hole for a float valve and a hole in the top for access.

[amay121]

Which pepsi plants can we get pepsi barrels from?

Edited May 11, 2009 by amay121

[L8 2 RISE]

Ask highland reefer, just don't tell him I sent you

[Jan]

Ask highland reefer, just don't tell him I sent you

 

Hmmm

[reefmontalvo]

I keep two 5gallon buckets. The first is equiped with a float valve the other I keep saltwater tumbling with a mag 5 pump. I age my saltwater for about a week and the pump keeps the water warm. I use the 5gallon bucket of RO water as a means of filling the freshwater reserve on the auto top off.

[JMsAquarium]

Hi Jan, I use two Brute trash cans from Rubbermaid. They are available at Home Depot and the likes in 10, 20, 32 gallons and more. I have them ad different heights so I can empty one into the other without having to use a pump.

The top can collects the RODI ans the line from the RODI unit is connected to a Float valve so it won't overflow when filled. The bottom can is used to mix water and salt.

[L8 2 RISE]

here's my setup:

 

 

 

 

 

Explanation of this is in the first post of my Build Thread, linked in my signature.

Edited May 11, 2009 by L8 2 RISE

[Jan]

Many thanks, especially for the pictures. They're a huge help.

[CHUBAKAH]

Baltimore Pepsi Plant - Barrels are $5 each. 1650 Union Ave,

Baltimore. Charlie Dickerson, 410.554.7785.

 

Hyattsville Pepsi Plant - Barrels are $10 each. Howard Turk, Recycling

Coordinator, 301.583.7260 or 301.322.7000

[Jan]

Baltimore Pepsi Plant - Barrels are $5 each. 1650 Union Ave,

Baltimore. Charlie Dickerson, 410.554.7785.

 

Hyattsville Pepsi Plant - Barrels are $10 each. Howard Turk, Recycling

Coordinator, 301.583.7260 or 301.322.7000

 

Thank you!

[CHUBAKAH]

No problem.