Water Storage

Viperboy · 09/11/2009, 05:56 PM

I have read many things but wanted to know what is best to use as a fairly large storage tank for staight RO/DI water and then one for Saltwater. Thanks

Ray

PattersM · 09/11/2009, 06:33 PM

I use the plastic brute trash cans that you can pick up at Menards, Home depot etc.

They come with a lid and if you get the ~ 40 gallon size you can get a dolly cart to fit to the bottom that allows you to wheel it about once it's full. My RO unit is away from the tank so easy moving of stored water is a need for me.

reefscape15 · 09/11/2009, 06:52 PM

The above is a good idea, but if you don't want to hold that much water, any plastic container will do. I'm in the process of building a DIY overflow/sump/ato. The sump will be 10-20gal, and I'll be able to flow up to 600gph through the system. I'm going to use a smaller tub with a lid from Walmart or somewhere to store water for the auto top off.

werewolf38 · 09/11/2009, 07:03 PM

I opted for a bit larger 100 gal and around $70 use this as my holding tank with a Magdrive 250 for circulation. A little more costly but tried the trash can option and somehow after a week or two ended up with a hole in one of the cans. So I opted for this as they hold quite a large amount depending on your setup. I flow my RO DI water directly into it and it works great for me and has a plug drain at the bottom which I fitted with a ball valve in case I need to empty it or hook a pump to it to flow to my tank which is at the other end of the house.

Viperboy · 09/11/2009, 08:17 PM

Ok i guess i should explain my situation a little more but it sounds like the brute cans may be the good way. I live in an apartment with a roommate and I plan on hooking my RO/DI up to our washer connection and I am gonna store the water in a closet that is in a hallway and my tank will be in my room. I realize there will be a little bit of hauling water when I need to do my WC or when I need to refill my ATO reserve

Doahh · 09/11/2009, 10:31 PM

You can find the plastic food grade 55 gallon blue drums for $20 if you search around locally

Playa-1 · 09/11/2009, 10:53 PM

RegalAngel · 09/12/2009, 05:16 PM

http://www.plastic-mart.com/class.php?cat=109

Viperboy · 09/13/2009, 04:51 PM

Regal those were a bit too expensive for me but playa where can I find those

Plan>B · 09/13/2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally posted by Viperboy
Regal those were a bit too expensive for me but playa where can I find those

You can get those brutes at any hardware store like HomeDepot or Lowes.

I am not sure how much room you have for these, but on craigslist I found some 275 gallon square totes with a metal cage (and can be stackable) for real cheap.

Playa-1 · 09/13/2009, 11:36 PM

Any hardware store should have them. They are available in several different sizes with lids

Viperboy · 09/14/2009, 01:26 AM

Ok cool thanks guys. I think I have actually found a local guy selling his brute setup for RO/DI water and saltwater already with bulkheads and valves installed. Thanks for all the help

Octopus8 · 09/14/2009, 05:26 AM

Check out United States Plastics.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/cat...name=25&Page=1

Plan>B · 09/14/2009, 06:45 PM

I was able to pick up 2 of these for realllll cheap

http://www.arizonabarrels.com/275_gallon_totes.html

captivefrag · 09/14/2009, 07:11 PM

They make brute's in 20, 33, 40 and 50+ gallon sizes.

09/11/2009, 05:56 PM	#1
Viperboy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 68	Water Storage I have read many things but wanted to know what is best to use as a fairly large storage tank for staight RO/DI water and then one for Saltwater. Thanks Ray

09/11/2009, 06:52 PM	#3
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	The above is a good idea, but if you don't want to hold that much water, any plastic container will do. I'm in the process of building a DIY overflow/sump/ato. The sump will be 10-20gal, and I'll be able to flow up to 600gph through the system. I'm going to use a smaller tub with a lid from Walmart or somewhere to store water for the auto top off. __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

09/11/2009, 07:03 PM	#4
werewolf38 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: York, PA Posts: 9	I opted for a bit larger 100 gal and around $70 use this as my holding tank with a Magdrive 250 for circulation. A little more costly but tried the trash can option and somehow after a week or two ended up with a hole in one of the cans. So I opted for this as they hold quite a large amount depending on your setup. I flow my RO DI water directly into it and it works great for me and has a plug drain at the bottom which I fitted with a ball valve in case I need to empty it or hook a pump to it to flow to my tank which is at the other end of the house. Last edited by werewolf38; 09/11/2009 at 07:12 PM.

09/11/2009, 08:17 PM	#5
Viperboy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 68	Ok i guess i should explain my situation a little more but it sounds like the brute cans may be the good way. I live in an apartment with a roommate and I plan on hooking my RO/DI up to our washer connection and I am gonna store the water in a closet that is in a hallway and my tank will be in my room. I realize there will be a little bit of hauling water when I need to do my WC or when I need to refill my ATO reserve __________________ -Ray ----(and no I don't drive a Viper ... yet)---- Current Tank Info: Tankless

09/11/2009, 10:31 PM	#6
Doahh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Loomis CA Posts: 2,398	You can find the plastic food grade 55 gallon blue drums for $20 if you search around locally __________________ -Josh Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Custom SW Reef

09/11/2009, 06:33 PM	#2
PattersM Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mattawan, Michigan Posts: 117	I use the plastic brute trash cans that you can pick up at Menards, Home depot etc. They come with a lid and if you get the ~ 40 gallon size you can get a dolly cart to fit to the bottom that allows you to wheel it about once it's full. My RO unit is away from the tank so easy moving of stored water is a need for me.

09/11/2009, 10:53 PM	#7
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497

09/12/2009, 05:16 PM	#8
RegalAngel Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Redwood Reef Posts: 908	http://www.plastic-mart.com/class.php?cat=109

09/13/2009, 04:51 PM	#9
Viperboy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 68	Regal those were a bit too expensive for me but playa where can I find those __________________ -Ray ----(and no I don't drive a Viper ... yet)---- Current Tank Info: Tankless

09/13/2009, 11:36 PM	#11
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	Any hardware store should have them. They are available in several different sizes with lids

09/14/2009, 01:26 AM	#12
Viperboy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 68	Ok cool thanks guys. I think I have actually found a local guy selling his brute setup for RO/DI water and saltwater already with bulkheads and valves installed. Thanks for all the help __________________ -Ray ----(and no I don't drive a Viper ... yet)---- Current Tank Info: Tankless

09/14/2009, 05:26 AM	#13
Octopus8 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 271	Check out United States Plastics. http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/cat...name=25&Page=1

09/14/2009, 06:45 PM	#14
Plan>B Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: WA Posts: 406	I was able to pick up 2 of these for realllll cheap http://www.arizonabarrels.com/275_gallon_totes.html

09/14/2009, 07:11 PM	#15
captivefrag Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 51	They make brute's in 20, 33, 40 and 50+ gallon sizes.