Storing RO and SW

[audiophile42]

What are you using to store your RO/DI water and mixed saltwater, and where'd you get it? I can't get a huge vat or anything, it is for an apartment. Isn't there a particular brand of trash can that is known to be safe to use?

Thanks!

[mystery_reef]

brute cans or stock tanks from farm and fleet is what i use.

[Compguy]

Brute Trash Can's here, and a graduated cylinder 55G, but no need for that, just get Brute Trash Can's, most all stores carry them.

[SlowCobra]

Brute cans suck for storing long term. For mixing and short term storage they are fine.

[slammer3166]

Is there anything wrong with using the 5gal jugs you get when you buy the pre-mix, don't know what size tank you have me only a 24gal,would seem ok for me.

[audiophile42]

It's for a 90gal tank. I'm planning ordering my LR and stuff from TBS, so I'll need to have a lot of mixed sw ready on hand for water changes. Looks like I'll grab a 30-40gal brute trash can. Thanks everybody.

[Helter Skilter]

I use two 55 gallon tanks on a tri-level rack. Top tank (mid level)is for RO/DI, and the bottom tank is for mixing and storing SW. The top level was converted into a shelf to keep my ballasts on.

[badazztealcobra]

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[Compguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15109408#post15109408 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SlowCobra
Brute cans suck for storing long term. For mixing and short term storage they are fine.

Why do you say this? Do they fail?

[SlowCobra]

Many people have problems with phosphate issues when using them for long term storage. A strong indicator of issues is the fact that the majority of people that use them experience a weird brown growth that requires scrubbing with vinegar to get the can clean. I have 2 Brute cans and a 65 gal storage container. I never have issues with the 65gal container but constantly need to clean the cans.

[Compguy]

So you mean long term storage for mixed Saltwater, not RO water

[SlowCobra]

Saltwater makes it appear quicker but I get it with RODI water as well.


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15110888#post15110888 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Compguy
So you mean long term storage for mixed Saltwater, not RO water

[DodgeDude99]

i was going to pick this one up from Farm & Fleet next time i am out in Bourbanais.
NSF certified according to the manufacturer's website, has graduated markings on the side, and a bulkhead fitting on the bottom, and it only costs $100.

[Compguy]

I have one I purchased from USplastics.com and it is a 55G with graduated markings on the side with a lid and a 3/4" valve on the bottom, I have been using it for 2 years to store water and nothing at all has grown inside of it, so I know they are good for sure, it was about $100 as well. Works good.

[SlowCobra]

Here are the 2 that I use for ATO and RODI storage.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c113/SlowCobra96/100_0626.jpg

[doubled50]

I had a bad experience using the brute. Major phosphate issues with plain RO water. For the time being I've been using 5 gallon salt buckets for storing the water.

I was thinking about getting a tub used for whole house water softners, they are tall and skinny, usually rectangle and obviously food grade to store water so the plastic shouldn't leak chemicals.