Largest ATO reservoir with smallest footprint

SDguy · 09/08/2007, 10:46 AM

What are my options? I go through about 2 gallons a day, so a 5g bucket really isn't helping me out that much. Anyone got some good ideas? I don't have much room in that closet (you know, skeletons, Tom Cruise, etc) so nothing massive...maybe 15 or 20g range?

Fish'InMN · 09/08/2007, 11:02 AM

We use a Brute trash can, it holds about 12 gallons from where the float valve is installed in the can (from RODI unit, prevent overflowing the can). The can is next to the display on a stand to raise it above the sump; on the side of the can at the bottom is a 1/2" MPT to quick-disconnect valved fitting, this goes through a couple feet of poly tubing to the float valve in the sump. No electricity, no pumps, just gravity.

Melev's ATO system has a smaller foot print and will potentially hold 10 to 20 gallons. He uses electronic sensors and a dosing pump to accomplish the same thing. Those wrapping paper containers have a small footprint, so maybe two of those would work.

Every set up is custom, so find something (or multiple somethings connect, like Marc's) that fits and go from there.

Cheers,
Marty

SDguy · 09/08/2007, 11:10 AM

Oh I've already got the whole setup no problem...working great. I just want a larger reservoir with a tiny footprint. Wanted to know what others are using. What's the bottom diameter of the 12g brute?

Fish'InMN · 09/08/2007, 11:23 AM

Ours is a 20g, it is about 22 inches wide at the base, but the handles up top stick out a few inches.

SDguy · 09/08/2007, 11:28 AM

Hmmm, my 32g brute is less than 22" diameter.

Fish'InMN · 09/08/2007, 12:14 PM

That number, 22", stuck in my head for some reason when you asked, but your response made me curious so I measured. The stand the can sits on is 22" square, with an inch spare on each side, so our (20g) can is about 18" diameter.

Only other containers that come to mind are other trash cans, which may or may not be RO-safe, or poly tanks, which get expensive for just RO storage. USPlastic has a huge inventory of tanks, but most are quite expensive: A 20 Gallon, 11.5" x 11.5" x 35" polyethylene tank is $61.55.

Cheers,
Marty

SDguy · 09/08/2007, 12:20 PM

Yeah, we use those kinds of reservoirs at work. Wayyy more than I want to spend

MSU Fan · 09/08/2007, 12:30 PM

I have a rubbermaid type container, and it is 18 x 13 x 20 tall.

SDguy · 09/08/2007, 12:35 PM

Is 13" diameter the footprint?

09/08/2007, 10:46 AM	#1
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Largest ATO reservoir with smallest footprint What are my options? I go through about 2 gallons a day, so a 5g bucket really isn't helping me out that much. Anyone got some good ideas? I don't have much room in that closet (you know, skeletons, Tom Cruise, etc) so nothing massive...maybe 15 or 20g range? __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT. Last edited by SDguy; 09/08/2007 at 10:51 AM.

09/08/2007, 11:10 AM	#3
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Oh I've already got the whole setup no problem...working great. I just want a larger reservoir with a tiny footprint. Wanted to know what others are using. What's the bottom diameter of the 12g brute? __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

09/08/2007, 11:28 AM	#5
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Hmmm, my 32g brute is less than 22" diameter. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

09/08/2007, 12:20 PM	#7
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Yeah, we use those kinds of reservoirs at work. Wayyy more than I want to spend __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

09/08/2007, 12:30 PM	#8
MSU Fan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Russellville, TN Posts: 1,645	I have a rubbermaid type container, and it is 18 x 13 x 20 tall. __________________ Craig & Holly 1-29g FW 5-cats, 1-dog (Shepherd Mix) Current Tank Info: To be set up 44g corner pentagon

09/08/2007, 11:02 AM	#2
Fish'InMN Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 398	We use a Brute trash can, it holds about 12 gallons from where the float valve is installed in the can (from RODI unit, prevent overflowing the can). The can is next to the display on a stand to raise it above the sump; on the side of the can at the bottom is a 1/2" MPT to quick-disconnect valved fitting, this goes through a couple feet of poly tubing to the float valve in the sump. No electricity, no pumps, just gravity. Melev's ATO system has a smaller foot print and will potentially hold 10 to 20 gallons. He uses electronic sensors and a dosing pump to accomplish the same thing. Those wrapping paper containers have a small footprint, so maybe two of those would work. Every set up is custom, so find something (or multiple somethings connect, like Marc's) that fits and go from there. Cheers, Marty

09/08/2007, 11:23 AM	#4
Fish'InMN Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 398	Ours is a 20g, it is about 22 inches wide at the base, but the handles up top stick out a few inches.

09/08/2007, 12:14 PM	#6
Fish'InMN Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 398	That number, 22", stuck in my head for some reason when you asked, but your response made me curious so I measured. The stand the can sits on is 22" square, with an inch spare on each side, so our (20g) can is about 18" diameter. Only other containers that come to mind are other trash cans, which may or may not be RO-safe, or poly tanks, which get expensive for just RO storage. USPlastic has a huge inventory of tanks, but most are quite expensive: A 20 Gallon, 11.5" x 11.5" x 35" polyethylene tank is $61.55. Cheers, Marty

09/08/2007, 12:35 PM	#9
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Is 13" diameter the footprint? __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.