Water Containers/Jugs for RO Water Storage

twodaend · 08/02/2007, 02:42 PM

I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find some empty water jugs used to store RO water. I'm a newbie and just getting started. I decided to take a drive to some of the better LFS in the Chicagoland area that I read about here at RC. I went to Advanced Aquatics and Beyond the Reef. I'll be making may way out to Aquatic Reef within the next week or two. All of the good stores are a bit of a drive for me, but well worth the knowledge gained IMO.

However, while I was at Beyond the Reef, I noticed that they sell RO water and I like the jugs that they come in. I was thinking I could use some of these probably just 4 to store some water. I plan on getting an OCEAN REEF + 1 FIVE STAGE 75 GPD RO/DI from TheFilterGuys so I'll be able to make my own water.

However, the price for the jugs was $12.99. I was thinking they would be around $5-$6. Does anyone know where to get some of these jug or something similar? I plan on storing my jugs under the kitchen sink or bathroom sink as this was part of the WAF.

I'll have one large container for mixing purposes.

Thanks

Steverino · 08/02/2007, 03:09 PM

how about a HomeDepot bucket with a lid? You could cut a hole and put in a spigot if you needed it. I have a few of the 5-gallon salt buckets that are now empty that I keep my water in.

yankeereefer · 08/02/2007, 03:09 PM

I bought 3 gallon jugs from Meijer - They also had 5g ones - Both have screw on tops.

Some folks also use regular old plastic trash cans with lids on 'em.

YR

little_squid · 08/02/2007, 03:10 PM

5 gallon buckets at menard $5
5 water juggs hickley scmitz one sell for $5 mty

twodaend · 08/02/2007, 04:04 PM

I have some of the HD buckets, but I like the low-profile desing so that I can slide them under the sinks. I try Meijer's or Menards to see how they are.

Here is a example of the one I saw

5 Storage containers stacked on top (Top-Left Side of Pic)

Edward Smith · 08/02/2007, 07:14 PM

48g storage containers with lids: $18 at Mejiers

reefman77 · 08/02/2007, 07:50 PM

I use 5 gallon gas cans. i forgot how much they cost but i like that they have a spout and handles which makes them easyer to pour directly into the tank for top off.

makdoogle · 08/03/2007, 08:13 AM

I have quite a few of the 4.4 gal jugs that Nutri- seawater comes in. I could probably spare 4 or 5 of them if you want to pick them up by Midway Airport. Free of course. LMK

08/02/2007, 02:42 PM	#1
twodaend Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 263	Water Containers/Jugs for RO Water Storage I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find some empty water jugs used to store RO water. I'm a newbie and just getting started. I decided to take a drive to some of the better LFS in the Chicagoland area that I read about here at RC. I went to Advanced Aquatics and Beyond the Reef. I'll be making may way out to Aquatic Reef within the next week or two. All of the good stores are a bit of a drive for me, but well worth the knowledge gained IMO. However, while I was at Beyond the Reef, I noticed that they sell RO water and I like the jugs that they come in. I was thinking I could use some of these probably just 4 to store some water. I plan on getting an OCEAN REEF + 1 FIVE STAGE 75 GPD RO/DI from TheFilterGuys so I'll be able to make my own water. However, the price for the jugs was $12.99. I was thinking they would be around $5-$6. Does anyone know where to get some of these jug or something similar? I plan on storing my jugs under the kitchen sink or bathroom sink as this was part of the WAF. I'll have one large container for mixing purposes. Thanks

08/02/2007, 07:14 PM	#6
Edward Smith Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Saint Charles, IL Posts: 3,071	48g storage containers with lids: $18 at Mejiers __________________ "Hi, my name is Ed and I'm a reefaholic" "Hi Ed" Current Tank Info: 24g Zeroedge (rules), 150g (to be unveiled soon)

08/02/2007, 03:09 PM	#2
Steverino Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: western Chicagoland, IL Posts: 1,114	how about a HomeDepot bucket with a lid? You could cut a hole and put in a spigot if you needed it. I have a few of the 5-gallon salt buckets that are now empty that I keep my water in.

08/02/2007, 03:09 PM	#3
yankeereefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Down the road from Kermit's Posts: 2,127	I bought 3 gallon jugs from Meijer - They also had 5g ones - Both have screw on tops. Some folks also use regular old plastic trash cans with lids on 'em. YR

08/02/2007, 03:10 PM	#4
little_squid Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: joliet,il Posts: 2,395	5 gallon buckets at menard $5 5 water juggs hickley scmitz one sell for $5 mty

08/02/2007, 04:04 PM	#5
twodaend Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 263	I have some of the HD buckets, but I like the low-profile desing so that I can slide them under the sinks. I try Meijer's or Menards to see how they are. Here is a example of the one I saw 5 Storage containers stacked on top (Top-Left Side of Pic)

08/02/2007, 07:50 PM	#7
reefman77 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: naperville, IL Posts: 729	I use 5 gallon gas cans. i forgot how much they cost but i like that they have a spout and handles which makes them easyer to pour directly into the tank for top off.

08/03/2007, 08:13 AM	#8
makdoogle Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 141	I have quite a few of the 4.4 gal jugs that Nutri- seawater comes in. I could probably spare 4 or 5 of them if you want to pick them up by Midway Airport. Free of course. LMK