Weigh down RODI tubing?

beatle · 04/09/2011, 08:52 AM

I have a couple reservoirs in my basement for RODI and NSW. I have a Litermeter to pump water out of them, but how do you weigh down the tubing so that it sits in the bottom of the reservoir? I used lead plant weights (for planted freshwater tanks) before, but wasn't sure if people were using other things. I'd rather not drill a hole near the bottom of the tank for a fitting if I can help it.

Bamm Bamm · 04/09/2011, 08:54 AM

I dont think lead would be something you'd want in your system

beatle · 04/09/2011, 09:05 AM

They may not have actually been lead. Most plant weights are now likely some other metal. That said, I'm wondering what other people do in these cases.

Malyon18 · 04/09/2011, 10:10 AM

I use reef epoxy and to glue my lines to the bottom, and it is easily removed if you want to remove the line

beatle · 04/09/2011, 10:19 AM

That's a good idea. I have some of that already.

04/09/2011, 08:52 AM	#1
beatle Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 295	Weigh down RODI tubing? I have a couple reservoirs in my basement for RODI and NSW. I have a Litermeter to pump water out of them, but how do you weigh down the tubing so that it sits in the bottom of the reservoir? I used lead plant weights (for planted freshwater tanks) before, but wasn't sure if people were using other things. I'd rather not drill a hole near the bottom of the tank for a fitting if I can help it.

04/09/2011, 08:54 AM	#2
Bamm Bamm Saltwater Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Brentwood, NOR CAL Posts: 9,309	I dont think lead would be something you'd want in your system __________________ 25g rimless cube in the works Current Tank Info: 60g cube

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04/09/2011, 09:05 AM	#3
beatle Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 295	They may not have actually been lead. Most plant weights are now likely some other metal. That said, I'm wondering what other people do in these cases.

04/09/2011, 10:10 AM	#4
Malyon18 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 63	I use reef epoxy and to glue my lines to the bottom, and it is easily removed if you want to remove the line

04/09/2011, 10:19 AM	#5
beatle Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 295	That's a good idea. I have some of that already.