Salt Water Mixing Stations Let's See Them - Page 6

gofor100 · 01/20/2011, 06:06 PM

Great thread... lots of great ideas.

mrx66699 · 01/20/2011, 08:27 PM

RODI on top left....RODI waste on top right that I then rerun through a separate RODI system with a booster pump so I have 0 waste or I can use it for household uses and then of course the salt mix on bottom all connected for easy interchanging through an external pump

scaryperson27 · 01/21/2011, 01:04 AM

Does using the waist water as a supply for the RO/DI shorten the lifespan of any of the stages at all?

Does the amount of waist water being created seem to increase when using the old_waist water as the supply?

thebanker · 01/21/2011, 01:47 AM

This is a great thread. These setups are clean! (some of them)

beatle · 01/21/2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by scaryperson27

Does using the waist water as a supply for the RO/DI shorten the lifespan of any of the stages at all?

Does the amount of waist water being created seem to increase when using the old_waist water as the supply?

I guess you mean waste water. Waste water from the RO/DI has already passed through the sediment and carbon stages, so it's much cleaner than the water straight from the tap. Think of it similar to a dual membrane setup, though in this case the water goes through the carbon blocks twice.

mrx66699 · 01/21/2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by scaryperson27

Does using the waist water as a supply for the RO/DI shorten the lifespan of any of the stages at all?

Does the amount of waist water being created seem to increase when using the old_waist water as the supply?

yes the membrain in the second setup that is running waste through it again will use them up quicker on the DI but I recharge my own DI so its still cheeper than wasting the water and I think there is a thread somewhere that shows it still cheeper to purchase the new DI than all the waste water you are loosing at a 4 to 1 loss ....of course this is on a large set up using a lot of top off per day I have a 300gal setup and I go through a lot of top off water

digitalchrisg · 01/21/2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by beatle

I guess you mean waste water. Waste water from the RO/DI has already passed through the sediment and carbon stages, so it's much cleaner than the water straight from the tap. Think of it similar to a dual membrane setup, though in this case the water goes through the carbon blocks twice.

I could see that being more efficient in less water being wasted, but would think you would go thru your filters quicker this way.

mrx66699 · 01/21/2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by digitalchrisg

I could see that being more efficient in less water being wasted, but would think you would go thru your filters quicker this way.

you do go through the DI quicker but it is still more cost effective than wasting hundreds of gallons of water a month.....

beatle · 01/24/2011, 02:25 PM

I don't understand how you'd go through DI faster if you're making the same amount of water. If anything, it'd be cleaner after passing through both membranes.

If you're making more water, of course you'll go through it faster.

madcowz · 01/24/2011, 03:20 PM

left is fresh ro/di right is salt. Salt bin has a Mag 3 in it.

nauticac4 · 01/24/2011, 03:44 PM

madcowz- Nice looking tanks where'd you get them??

madcowz · 01/24/2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nauticac4

madcowz- Nice looking tanks where'd you get them??

National tank outlet. They were $160 shipped ups for both

dogstar74 · 01/25/2011, 11:04 AM

The caps on those tanks have a pressure relief valve. The valve also has a metal spring in them. If you regularly get salt spray on the cap, then you may think about removing the metal spring.

I know because I just got a couple myself!

yardboy · 01/25/2011, 02:08 PM

Her's my simple one, outside in Florida before insulating and sheathing it.

And then I decided to build my reefer version of a mancave.

digitalchrisg · 01/25/2011, 03:11 PM

Nice yardboy, looks great, anymore pics?

on the spot · 01/25/2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by yardboy

...And then I decided to build my reefer version of a mancave.

Yeah, your project looks nice...any more references to man and cave while referring to lattice covered patios and porch swings will result in forfeiture of your man card.

you have been warned.

Nice work though.

dogstar74 · 01/25/2011, 09:49 PM

Roflmao^

madcowz · 01/26/2011, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogstar74

The caps on those tanks have a pressure relief valve. The valve also has a metal spring in them. If you regularly get salt spray on the cap, then you may think about removing the metal spring.

I know because I just got a couple myself!

The one on the right that holds salt I drilled out. I didnt think I would need to remove the spring on the RO/DI tank. What do you think?

jeff@zina.com · 01/26/2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by on the spot

...any more references to man and cave while referring to lattice covered patios and porch swings will result in forfeiture of your man card.

Those are outside the man cave. The actual cave is the covered porch that was enclosed. The lattice and swings are designed to appeal to the opposite gender and direct them outside the man cave, which should get him a six month extension to his man card...

Jeff

Enjoy · 01/27/2011, 08:49 AM

Left is RODI, right is Salt.

(cell phone pic)

suds1421 · 01/28/2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff@zina.com

Those are outside the man cave. The actual cave is the covered porch that was enclosed. The lattice and swings are designed to appeal to the opposite gender and direct them outside the man cave, which should get him a six month extension to his man card...

Jeff

I think it's a neutral situation, I mean he lost points for caving to a lady friend but gained points for a man cave. All in all a good project

The Punisher · 01/28/2011, 08:59 PM

here's my attempt so far:

The top pics show the overall set up. I have fresh RO/DI water in the top and salt water in the bottom. I have a level indicator on the top trash can and a valve with some loc line for filling buckets and the bottom trash can.
The bottom 2 pics show what's in the bottom trash can. I use it to mix the salt water and to pump water to my tank for water changes and filling buckets. It just sits in the bottom trash can of salt water.

MentalNote · 01/29/2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Punisher

The top pics show the overall set up. I have fresh RO/DI water in the top and salt water in the bottom. I have a level indicator on the top trash can and a valve with some loc line for filling buckets and the bottom trash can.
The bottom 2 pics show what's in the bottom trash can. I use it to mix the salt water and to pump water to my tank for water changes and filling buckets. It just sits in the bottom trash can of salt water.

Looks nice Punisher. I really like the contraption to circulate the saltwater, settling is a problem I have whenever I mix it up. I'm going to have to steal that idea when I complete mine.

Ohh, and with that stand you could fill the RO/DI trashcan with cement and still be good to go.

Soultwater · 01/29/2011, 05:15 PM

Mine is still not done yet but I'll post a few pics.

I plan to put doors on this at some point
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/...31dc7b08aa.jpg

If i were to do it all over again I would only get a single 75gpd RO unit
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/...8010bbc9e7.jpg

beatle · 01/30/2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Soultwater

If i were to do it all over again I would only get a single 75gpd RO unit
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/...8010bbc9e7.jpg

Why's that? I was considering upgrading my 75gpd unit with an additional membrane (already have a booster pump).

01/20/2011, 06:06 PM	#126
gofor100 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,225	Great thread... lots of great ideas. __________________ "FISH ARE FRIENDS, NOT FOOD" Current Tank Info: Tank Build in Progress

01/20/2011, 08:27 PM	#127
mrx66699 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ft. laud Posts: 5,994	RODI on top left....RODI waste on top right that I then rerun through a separate RODI system with a booster pump so I have 0 waste or I can use it for household uses and then of course the salt mix on bottom all connected for easy interchanging through an external pump __________________ Nano with a few dozen tangs. Life is the slowest form of suicide! Last edited by Misled; 10/30/2017 at 05:25 PM.

01/24/2011, 03:20 PM	#135
madcowz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 146	left is fresh ro/di right is salt. Salt bin has a Mag 3 in it. Last edited by Misled; 10/30/2017 at 05:26 PM.

01/24/2011, 03:44 PM	#136
nauticac4 Baby Fish Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,237	madcowz- Nice looking tanks where'd you get them?? __________________ Put Wings on it and Let it Fly!!! PBITAWA !!! Current Tank Info: 180 Cube 3x3x3. 29Gallon Sump 20 Gallon Fuge (1) Lumenarc Reflector w. 250W ARO Ballast and - Modded GS1 Skimmer - Eheim 1262 Return - Vortech MP40W and Swirler Stein

01/25/2011, 11:04 AM	#138
dogstar74 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,152	The caps on those tanks have a pressure relief valve. The valve also has a metal spring in them. If you regularly get salt spray on the cap, then you may think about removing the metal spring. I know because I just got a couple myself! __________________ "If there's nothing wrong with me... then there must be something wrong with the universe!" Current Tank Info: 10 gallon nano with ATS

01/21/2011, 01:04 AM	#128
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	Does using the waist water as a supply for the RO/DI shorten the lifespan of any of the stages at all? Does the amount of waist water being created seem to increase when using the old_waist water as the supply?

01/21/2011, 01:47 AM	#129
thebanker Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 2,315	This is a great thread. These setups are clean! (some of them)

01/24/2011, 02:25 PM	#134
beatle Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 295	I don't understand how you'd go through DI faster if you're making the same amount of water. If anything, it'd be cleaner after passing through both membranes. If you're making more water, of course you'll go through it faster.

01/25/2011, 02:08 PM	#139
yardboy Advanced Bewilderment Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Panama City Florida Posts: 563	Her's my simple one, outside in Florida before insulating and sheathing it. And then I decided to build my reefer version of a mancave. __________________ Ya gotta be tough, if you're gonna be stupid! Current Tank Info: 200g shallow cube, prop tank

01/25/2011, 03:11 PM	#140
digitalchrisg Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 106	Nice yardboy, looks great, anymore pics? __________________ 330 gal, 55 gal, and sumps/refugiums. Current Tank Info: 330 gal, 55 gal, and sumps/refugium

01/25/2011, 09:49 PM	#142
dogstar74 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,152	Roflmao^ __________________ "If there's nothing wrong with me... then there must be something wrong with the universe!" Current Tank Info: 10 gallon nano with ATS

01/27/2011, 08:49 AM	#145
Enjoy That's what she said.... Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 2,477	Left is RODI, right is Salt. (cell phone pic) __________________ -Andrew IIII20 Current Tank Info: 48x30x20 Rimless Last edited by Misled; 10/30/2017 at 05:26 PM.

01/28/2011, 08:59 PM	#147
The Punisher Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,398	here's my attempt so far: The top pics show the overall set up. I have fresh RO/DI water in the top and salt water in the bottom. I have a level indicator on the top trash can and a valve with some loc line for filling buckets and the bottom trash can. The bottom 2 pics show what's in the bottom trash can. I use it to mix the salt water and to pump water to my tank for water changes and filling buckets. It just sits in the bottom trash can of salt water. __________________ "I look for absolutes and there are absolutely none." 311 Last edited by The Punisher; 01/28/2011 at 09:04 PM.

01/29/2011, 05:15 PM	#149
Soultwater Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Land O Lakes, Florida Posts: 249	Mine is still not done yet but I'll post a few pics. I plan to put doors on this at some point http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/...31dc7b08aa.jpg If i were to do it all over again I would only get a single 75gpd RO unit http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/...8010bbc9e7.jpg __________________ ___________________________________ I apologize for not posting my Reef Credentials Current Tank Info: 125g mixed reef + 90g corner