what "2 part" containers do you use?

pompeyjohn · 08/27/2013, 10:09 PM

If you use a tupperware like container then please share the link. I cant justify spending crazy money on the BM containers. Thanks.

Dexters Reef · 08/27/2013, 10:14 PM

I use two of these jugs from BRS, one for alk and one for ca
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mr-chi...allon-jug.html

Drilll a hole in the cap the exact size as your tubing, and drill a tiny 1/16" hole to allow air in.

I also ordered 2 extra caps for .25 cents each that I didnt drill. When I make new solution I put the non drilled caps on and shake the jugs for mixing.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/cap-for-1-gallon-jug.html

ct_vol · 08/27/2013, 11:01 PM

I dose vinegar as well and just use my left over empty containers for mixing two part.

slyjosh · 08/28/2013, 12:16 AM

It will depend on the size you need, but I use food safe narrow canisters from The Container Store. The tall and narrow body takes up less space than anything else I thought about using.

http://www.containerstore.com/shop/k...N=74062&Nao=20

ecook280 · 08/28/2013, 02:58 AM

Rubbermaid 6 quart containers, 6 bucks each, punch a hole in the lid and drop in the hose from the dosing pump, works great, easy to fill and dont have to wait for it to be completely empty before adding another gallon of calc or alk solution

Ron Reefman · 08/28/2013, 03:32 AM

use 2 BlueLife 5g jugs for cal & alk dosing. I have to refill them about every 6-8 weeks.

mark54321 · 08/28/2013, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slyjosh

It will depend on the size you need, but I use food safe narrow canisters from The Container Store. The tall and narrow body takes up less space than anything else I thought about using.

http://www.containerstore.com/shop/k...N=74062&Nao=20

That's exactly what I am using too.

James77 · 08/28/2013, 09:04 AM

I use 5 gallon Poland spring jugs.

ptreef · 08/28/2013, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Reefman

use 2 BlueLife 5g jugs for cal & alk dosing. I have to refill them about every 6-8 weeks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by James77

I use 5 gallon Poland spring jugs.

I limit my dosing jug liquid volume to no more than like 7-10days as a backup safety precaution just incase pump fails on or something!

Saved my butt once!

Just my preference....Not really a big deal to refill the jug every week or so......

dunc101 · 08/28/2013, 09:23 AM

I use 1 gallon containers which look and feel exactly like the BRS containers. You can get them from walmart for about $3 a piece I think.

Ron Reefman · 08/28/2013, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptreef

I limit my dosing jug liquid volume to no more than like 7-10days as a backup safety precaution just incase pump fails on or something!

Saved my butt once!

Just my preference....Not really a big deal to refill the jug every week or so......

My dosing pump runs 24/7, so if it fails, it fails off. So no overdose possible. And I check the pump every morning. I was more worried about chemicals settling in the container, but so far that hasn't happened either.

Joel_155 · 08/28/2013, 01:14 PM

Does anyone use the super slim one gallon container? They are are only a few inches wide and they hold 1 gallon. I've seen them on a thread somewhere but can't find them now. Anyone know what I'm referring too?

wcharon · 08/28/2013, 02:04 PM

I think BRS have them....I bought mines from them and they are 1.5 gallon...

disc1 · 08/28/2013, 02:11 PM

There are people who spend money on containers for 2-part solutions? Just when you thought you'd seen it all...

I use a couple of 1 gallon glass jugs that I scored from the lab that came with LC/MS water in them. Before I had that I used a couple of old orange juice containers.

moze229 · 08/28/2013, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pompeyjohn

If you use a tupperware like container then please share the link. I cant justify spending crazy money on the BM containers. Thanks.

Hi John,

Just go to your closest Dollar General and pick up a couple 1 gallon containers with screw on lids. Then do what Dexters Reef said.

That's what I'm using with my dosing pump and they work great. The ones that I have even have liquid volume indicators.

LobsterOfJustice · 08/28/2013, 03:46 PM

Save your recycling for a week and use that. I'm using some old 1g jugs.

HowieB · 08/28/2013, 04:27 PM

I went to my local Water store. They have a large assortment of jugs. I bought a couple of 3 gallon jugs with a wide opening on top.

jkcoon · 08/28/2013, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowieB

I went to my local Water store. They have a large assortment of jugs. I bought a couple of 3 gallon jugs with a wide opening on top.

Local water store? You have a store that just sells water? Only in Cali

I use the BRS jugs, just as the previous poster mentioned, drill a couple holes in the cap and you are GTG

08/27/2013, 10:09 PM	#1
pompeyjohn Registered Member. Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 890	what "2 part" containers do you use? If you use a tupperware like container then please share the link. I cant justify spending crazy money on the BM containers. Thanks.

08/27/2013, 10:14 PM	#2
Dexters Reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 730	I use two of these jugs from BRS, one for alk and one for ca http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mr-chi...allon-jug.html Drilll a hole in the cap the exact size as your tubing, and drill a tiny 1/16" hole to allow air in. I also ordered 2 extra caps for .25 cents each that I didnt drill. When I make new solution I put the non drilled caps on and shake the jugs for mixing. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/cap-for-1-gallon-jug.html __________________ 75G RR, Trigger Systems Ruby 30S sump, 2x250 MH and 4x54W T5HO, Octopus Diablo XS160, 4" DSB, 2 x MP40wES, 85 lbs LR, 2 x BRS Dosing Pumps, Finnex 300w titanium heater, Surf2 Algae Turf Scrubber

08/27/2013, 11:01 PM	#3
ct_vol Reefing On My Mind Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kempton, IL Posts: 8,083	I dose vinegar as well and just use my left over empty containers for mixing two part. __________________ Randy Volunteers, Blackhawks, Titans, Cubs!!!! Current Tank Info: 185g waiting to be built, 120g SPS/Anemone Reef, 120g SCA in the works, 58g mixed reef w/ 6x39w T5, 125g grow out w/ Reef Breeders

08/28/2013, 03:32 AM	#6
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	use 2 BlueLife 5g jugs for cal & alk dosing. I have to refill them about every 6-8 weeks. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

08/28/2013, 09:04 AM	#8
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	I use 5 gallon Poland spring jugs. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

08/28/2013, 12:16 AM	#4
slyjosh Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 51	It will depend on the size you need, but I use food safe narrow canisters from The Container Store. The tall and narrow body takes up less space than anything else I thought about using. http://www.containerstore.com/shop/k...N=74062&Nao=20

08/28/2013, 02:58 AM	#5
ecook280 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ravenna Ohio Posts: 67	Rubbermaid 6 quart containers, 6 bucks each, punch a hole in the lid and drop in the hose from the dosing pump, works great, easy to fill and dont have to wait for it to be completely empty before adding another gallon of calc or alk solution

08/28/2013, 09:23 AM	#10
dunc101 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 758	I use 1 gallon containers which look and feel exactly like the BRS containers. You can get them from walmart for about $3 a piece I think. __________________ Duncan

08/28/2013, 01:14 PM	#12
Joel_155 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,402	Does anyone use the super slim one gallon container? They are are only a few inches wide and they hold 1 gallon. I've seen them on a thread somewhere but can't find them now. Anyone know what I'm referring too?

08/28/2013, 02:04 PM	#13
wcharon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 838	I think BRS have them....I bought mines from them and they are 1.5 gallon... __________________ 125 Gal. Reef Tank, Skimmer SRO-1000SSS (Old), Aquamaxx EM-200, Chiller Artica 1/4, BRS GFO/Carbon Reactor, Sunpower 6x80 Watt., Actinic ReefBrites, 2 Jebao RW-15, 3/4 Sea Swirl, HY-5000 Return Pump, Current Tank Info: 125 Gal. Reef, Chiller 1/4, Skimmer SRO SSS-1000 (Old), Aquamaxx EM-200, Aqua C UV, Actinic ReefBrites, Kore 5th. Doser, APEX Full

08/28/2013, 02:11 PM	#14
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	There are people who spend money on containers for 2-part solutions? Just when you thought you'd seen it all... I use a couple of 1 gallon glass jugs that I scored from the lab that came with LC/MS water in them. Before I had that I used a couple of old orange juice containers. __________________ David Current Tank: Undergoing reconstruction...

08/28/2013, 03:46 PM	#16
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	Save your recycling for a week and use that. I'm using some old 1g jugs. __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

08/28/2013, 04:27 PM	#17
HowieB Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: LaMirada, California Posts: 393	I went to my local Water store. They have a large assortment of jugs. I bought a couple of 3 gallon jugs with a wide opening on top. __________________ 120G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 120G Starfire, BRS dosers, Speedwave DC10000II pump, Aquamaxx skimmer, Reefkeeper Elite, 1 Vortech, , MR1 Phosphate reactor, ATI Sunpower 6x54