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kim lathrop · 03/01/2006, 09:33 PM

Just a reminder....make sure any wheels or dollys can handle the weight of 30 gallons of saltwater! A good estimate would be 30gal x 8lb/gallon = 240 pounds!

Would really be hating life if your wheels gave out in the middle of your living room and spilt 30 gallons of water!

I found a old used fish tank, added a auto shut off from my RO and threw a power head and heater in it. Placed it in a corner of my garage and now I always have 50 gallons of mature saltwater.

I use the cheaper rubbermaid trash cans, marked for 10 gallons.
Fill from my water station then I roll it on a furniture dolly.

Just my .02$

Good Luck!

03/01/2006, 09:33 PM	#13
kim lathrop Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: High Desert Posts: 61	Just a reminder....make sure any wheels or dollys can handle the weight of 30 gallons of saltwater! A good estimate would be 30gal x 8lb/gallon = 240 pounds! Would really be hating life if your wheels gave out in the middle of your living room and spilt 30 gallons of water! I found a old used fish tank, added a auto shut off from my RO and threw a power head and heater in it. Placed it in a corner of my garage and now I always have 50 gallons of mature saltwater. I use the cheaper rubbermaid trash cans, marked for 10 gallons. Fill from my water station then I roll it on a furniture dolly. Just my .02$ Good Luck!