Just installed RO/DI unit. What storage container should I get?

andy2966 · 08/13/2012, 01:50 PM

I just installed A 50 gallon per day 4 Stage Ro/DI unit in my basement. Where can I pick up a good storage container. And does it have to be a brute Trashcan if I go that route? Thanks for any input .

worm5406 · 08/13/2012, 02:02 PM

Everything I have read you need to make sure it is at food grade standards. That way it will not leach anything and will be able to handle the weight load.

WillM · 08/13/2012, 02:03 PM

Doesn't have to be a Brute trashcan, but they are heavy duty and cheap. Like Worm said just make sure it's food grade.

andy2966 · 08/13/2012, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillM

Doesn't have to be a Brute trashcan, but they are heavy duty and cheap. Like Worm said just make sure it's food grade.

Will these work ? >>> http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/cata...rmaid+trashcan. One is not brute but 10 bucks cheaper.

Spyderturbo007 · 08/13/2012, 05:16 PM

I wouldn't buy it unless you know for sure it's labeled as food grade. The last thing you want is for it to start leaching chemicals into your RO/DI. Rhis is the one I use Ina 32 gallon model. It would be a good idea to put it on a stand or a few cinder blocks if you aren't using a pump to pump out the water.

Brute Trash Can (Gray)

reefermad619 · 08/13/2012, 05:36 PM

The roughnecks handle are easier to rip off. Also check out old bulk food storage. There's a company here in San Diego that sells 50 gal containers that were used to ship olives, banana peppers, pickles, and other stuff that's kept wet til used. I picked up three for $20/each. GL.

andy2966 · 08/13/2012, 07:19 PM

I just got it installed and running. Right now I am filling up a 5 gallon bucket to see how long it takes and if the GPD are close. The manual I have does not say what The Psi is suppose to be does anyone know if You have too much or to little PSI will the unit still work right.

chrisfont23 · 08/13/2012, 07:25 PM

Double post

chrisfont23 · 08/13/2012, 07:27 PM

I use 5 gallon water jugs from home depot. They are easyto carry / safe and the girl that sells them there is hot. Works on both levels.

andy2966 · 08/13/2012, 07:40 PM

Do you need to add anything to your RO/DI water besides salt when doing water changes? I see that they sell stuff to add to Your RO/DI water?

andy2966 · 08/13/2012, 07:45 PM

Looks like its working good I got about 4 gallons in an hour.

chrisfont23 · 08/13/2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy2966

Do you need to add anything to your RO/DI water besides salt when doing water changes? I see that they sell stuff to add to Your RO/DI water?

No

sleepydoc · 08/13/2012, 09:43 PM

If you can, have a salt water mixing tub big enough to fill your QT - that way if you have an emergency in your DT, you can quickly fill your QT and have it running while you sort out the issue in your DT.

andy2966 · 08/14/2012, 12:56 AM

I keep my qt tank running at all times. When I buy a fish he goes in there for 6 weeks. If needed I will set up a hospital tank. As far as storing the RO/DI water do I need an airstone or anything to keep the water moving? Or is it fine just sitting in a tub for days?

sammy77 · 08/14/2012, 05:30 AM

What size is the storage for your RO? If it's only a 5gal, I wouldn't worry about it. I have (2) 44gal Brute's on mine. One is RO for the top off, the other is saltwater mix. In that bin I have a heater and a mag 9 pump recirculating water.

andy2966 · 08/14/2012, 05:33 AM

I have a brute 32 gallon that I am using. But going to get another Brute.

sammy77 · 08/14/2012, 05:41 AM

It wouldn't hurt to at least put a power head in there to keep things stirred up.

ReefCare4U · 08/14/2012, 05:54 AM

I keep a powerhead and heater in mine, this way its ready to use if there is
a problem.

andy2966 · 08/14/2012, 06:04 AM

Sounds good .. Thanks for the help. If you are storing the water with no salt in it would you still use something to keep the water moving?

08/13/2012, 01:50 PM	#1
andy2966 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Saint Louis, MO. Posts: 376	Just installed RO/DI unit. What storage container should I get? I just installed A 50 gallon per day 4 Stage Ro/DI unit in my basement. Where can I pick up a good storage container. And does it have to be a brute Trashcan if I go that route? Thanks for any input .

08/13/2012, 05:36 PM	#6
reefermad619 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Salty D! Sandy let go of my eggo! Posts: 1,962	The roughnecks handle are easier to rip off. Also check out old bulk food storage. There's a company here in San Diego that sells 50 gal containers that were used to ship olives, banana peppers, pickles, and other stuff that's kept wet til used. I picked up three for $20/each. GL. __________________ Fish tanks and Chevys... And my cousin's Datsun too. Some call it paranoid. I call it prepared. You have more post than I do... You MUST be right then!

08/13/2012, 09:43 PM	#13
sleepydoc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,907	If you can, have a salt water mixing tub big enough to fill your QT - that way if you have an emergency in your DT, you can quickly fill your QT and have it running while you sort out the issue in your DT. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120 gallon, coast to coast overflow w/beananimal overflow. Waveline DC 10000 II return pump, 40 gal sump, Octopus XS200 skimmer, T5 lighting

08/14/2012, 05:30 AM	#15
sammy77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: IL Posts: 373	What size is the storage for your RO? If it's only a 5gal, I wouldn't worry about it. I have (2) 44gal Brute's on mine. One is RO for the top off, the other is saltwater mix. In that bin I have a heater and a mag 9 pump recirculating water. __________________ 220gal FOWLR When you're down....look up....get up....and don't ever give up! Current Tank Info: 220gal FOWLR

08/14/2012, 05:41 AM	#17
sammy77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: IL Posts: 373	It wouldn't hurt to at least put a power head in there to keep things stirred up. __________________ 220gal FOWLR When you're down....look up....get up....and don't ever give up! Current Tank Info: 220gal FOWLR

08/13/2012, 02:02 PM	#2
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Everything I have read you need to make sure it is at food grade standards. That way it will not leach anything and will be able to handle the weight load.

08/13/2012, 02:03 PM	#3
WillM Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 663	Doesn't have to be a Brute trashcan, but they are heavy duty and cheap. Like Worm said just make sure it's food grade.

08/13/2012, 05:16 PM	#5
Spyderturbo007 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 2,564	I wouldn't buy it unless you know for sure it's labeled as food grade. The last thing you want is for it to start leaching chemicals into your RO/DI. Rhis is the one I use Ina 32 gallon model. It would be a good idea to put it on a stand or a few cinder blocks if you aren't using a pump to pump out the water. Brute Trash Can (Gray)

08/13/2012, 07:19 PM	#7
andy2966 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Saint Louis, MO. Posts: 376	I just got it installed and running. Right now I am filling up a 5 gallon bucket to see how long it takes and if the GPD are close. The manual I have does not say what The Psi is suppose to be does anyone know if You have too much or to little PSI will the unit still work right.

08/13/2012, 07:25 PM	#8
chrisfont23 Reef Monster Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,343	Double post

08/13/2012, 07:27 PM	#9
chrisfont23 Reef Monster Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,343	I use 5 gallon water jugs from home depot. They are easyto carry / safe and the girl that sells them there is hot. Works on both levels.

08/13/2012, 07:40 PM	#10
andy2966 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Saint Louis, MO. Posts: 376	Do you need to add anything to your RO/DI water besides salt when doing water changes? I see that they sell stuff to add to Your RO/DI water?

08/13/2012, 07:45 PM	#11
andy2966 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Saint Louis, MO. Posts: 376	Looks like its working good I got about 4 gallons in an hour.

08/14/2012, 12:56 AM	#14
andy2966 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Saint Louis, MO. Posts: 376	I keep my qt tank running at all times. When I buy a fish he goes in there for 6 weeks. If needed I will set up a hospital tank. As far as storing the RO/DI water do I need an airstone or anything to keep the water moving? Or is it fine just sitting in a tub for days?

08/14/2012, 05:33 AM	#16
andy2966 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Saint Louis, MO. Posts: 376	I have a brute 32 gallon that I am using. But going to get another Brute.

08/14/2012, 05:54 AM	#18
ReefCare4U Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 66	I keep a powerhead and heater in mine, this way its ready to use if there is a problem. __________________ Peace Current Tank Info: JBJ 28 Quad , Intank basket , Aquamaxx Hob-1 , RKL.

08/14/2012, 06:04 AM	#19
andy2966 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Saint Louis, MO. Posts: 376	Sounds good .. Thanks for the help. If you are storing the water with no salt in it would you still use something to keep the water moving?