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03/19/2018, 10:32 AM | #1 |
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Sourcing a top off reservoir
Looking for a tipoff reservoir of about 6 gallons. I just can't seem to stomach some $100 for a ready made acrylic box. I currently use a 5 gallon bucket but the uni-seals always seem to start seeping after time. Would like to find something durable that I can use a standard bulkhead fitting on instead.
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03/19/2018, 10:57 AM | #2 |
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Virtually any plastic container will work just fine provided its strong enough to hold water..
Go to the storage section at Home Depot/Menards... hit up Target, Container store has tons.. I use rubbermaid/sterlite bins all the time.. If you want better suggestions including dimensions and a price range would be nice..
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03/19/2018, 12:40 PM | #3 |
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I use a 7 gallon clear storage bin from Lowes. Nothing fancy and only a few bucks.
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03/19/2018, 06:00 PM | #4 |
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I would recommend getting a container with a LID..
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03/19/2018, 06:21 PM | #5 |
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I use a Home Depot 14g tuff box. I prefer the thicker plastic to keep from bowing and cracking.
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03/20/2018, 02:01 PM | #6 |
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This is the container that I use.
https://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Prod...reliance+water The spout has standard NPT threads, so you can thread PVC fittings into it, and it seals well, then there's just a little air vent that you can open. |
03/20/2018, 04:12 PM | #7 |
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I use a 10g aquarium with a glass lid. You could do a 5g aquarium if thats as much as you wanted.
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03/21/2018, 02:42 AM | #8 |
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Rubbermaid makes Brute food grade containers you can pick up on Amazon. I have a 14G one I use for mixing NSW. Works great and was cheap enough. I bought mine on amazon.
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03/21/2018, 05:53 AM | #9 |
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Thanks for all of the great suggestions folks. I think I will go the 10g glass tank route. Cheap and fits the space the best.
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