RO storage

[Harry Ohanian]

I was wondering what people are useing to store thier RO water in?

[Wayne Sallee]

33 gallon rubermade trash cans used to work well. I've
been storing water in them for years, but they don't make
them the quality like they used to, the currently made
ones will split. But the rubbermade Brute trash cans will
work well. If you can get your hands on a used plastic 55
gallon drum they work real good.

Harry Ohanian wrote:
> I was wondering what people are useing to store thier RO water in?
>
>
>

[George]

"Wayne Sallee" > wrote in message
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> 33 gallon rubermade trash cans used to work well. I've been storing water
> in them for years, but they don't make them the quality like they used
> to, the currently made ones will split. But the rubbermade Brute trash
> cans will work well. If you can get your hands on a used plastic 55
> gallon drum they work real good.
>
> Harry Ohanian wrote:
>> I was wondering what people are useing to store thier RO water in?
>>
>>

My only addition to that suggestion is to be careful what the drum was
previously used for.

[Pszemol]

"Harry Ohanian" > wrote in message ...
>I was wondering what people are useing to store thier RO water in?

I use a bunch of 6.5 gallons buckets were IO salt was purchased in.
But I have a small reef tank, so I do not need large amount of water.
How much water do you need to store?

[David Zopf]

"Harry Ohanian" > wrote in message
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>I was wondering what people are useing to store thier RO water in?
>

For 5 gallon buckets:


Regards
DaveZ
Atom Weaver

[David Zopf]

"David Zopf" > wrote in message
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> "Harry Ohanian" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I was wondering what people are useing to store thier RO water in?
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> For 5 gallon buckets:
>
Oops.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=20327&product%5Fid=9715

for 30 and 55 gallon drums:

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=25&product%5Fid=312

They sell by the piece and do residential deliveries... A nice Co. to deal
with.

>
> Regards
> DaveZ
> Atom Weaver
>
>

[Wayne Sallee]

Ok, but it's cheaper to get 5 gallon buckets at the local
hardware store. And also cheaper to get the Rubbermade
Brute trash cans, 33gal,or 50 gal, at the hardware store.
But the sad thing is that, one used to be able to get
rubermade trash cans for $10.00 that work well, but those
cheaper ones are not made as strong anymore.

Wayne Sallee


David Zopf wrote:
> "David Zopf" > wrote in message
> ...
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>>"Harry Ohanian" > wrote in message
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>>
>>>I was wondering what people are useing to store thier RO water in?
>>>
>>
>>For 5 gallon buckets:
>>
>
> Oops.
>
> http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=20327&product%5Fid=9715
>
> for 30 and 55 gallon drums:
>
> http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=25&product%5Fid=312
>
> They sell by the piece and do residential deliveries... A nice Co. to deal
> with.
>
>
>>Regards
>>DaveZ
>>Atom Weaver
>>
>>
>
>
>

[George]

"Wayne Sallee" > wrote in message
ink.net...
> Ok, but it's cheaper to get 5 gallon buckets at the local hardware store.
> And also cheaper to get the Rubbermade Brute trash cans, 33gal,or 50 gal,
> at the hardware store. But the sad thing is that, one used to be able to
> get rubermade trash cans for $10.00 that work well, but those cheaper
> ones are not made as strong anymore.
>

I use three five gallon gasoline storage cans (bought new for this specific
purpose, of course). They cost a little more than five gallon buckets, but
are strong, sealable, have built-in spouts, and have sturdy, balanced
handles.

[Marc Levenson]

I use three 5g Sparklets water cooler jugs. For making sal****er, I use
55g barrels that used to hold Dr Pepper syrup. Matter of fact, I'm
mixing one up right now.

Marc


Harry Ohanian wrote:
> I was wondering what people are useing to store thier RO water in?
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[Charles Spitzer]

wallyworld has square 7 gallon camping water haulers. comes with a spigot. i
like these because being square they don't fall over and roll around in the
back of the car, and also there's no wasted space packing them into an area.

regards,
charlie
http://glassartists.org/chaniarts

"George" > wrote in message
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> "Wayne Sallee" > wrote in message
> ink.net...
>> Ok, but it's cheaper to get 5 gallon buckets at the local hardware store.
>> And also cheaper to get the Rubbermade Brute trash cans, 33gal,or 50 gal,
>> at the hardware store. But the sad thing is that, one used to be able to
>> get rubermade trash cans for $10.00 that work well, but those cheaper
>> ones are not made as strong anymore.
>>
>
> I use three five gallon gasoline storage cans (bought new for this
> specific purpose, of course). They cost a little more than five gallon
> buckets, but are strong, sealable, have built-in spouts, and have sturdy,
> balanced handles.
>

[David Zopf]

"Wayne Sallee" > wrote in message
ink.net...
> Ok, but it's cheaper to get 5 gallon buckets at the local hardware store.

Sure. They're $5.00, instead of $5.75, at the Home Despot near me. US
Plastic discounts purchases, starting when you buy more than 5 pieces of the
same product. The pour spout lids aren't available at my local HW store,
either... and look at the pretty colors! Thats sometimes a consideration,
depending upon one's spouse/SO/co-habitant(s)... *shrug*

> And also cheaper to get the Rubbermade Brute trash cans, 33gal,or 50 gal,
> at the hardware store.

I like those a lot, especially because of the wheels and handle (fill 1/2
way and cart 25 gallons easily to the tank), but I haven't found them to be
cheaper than 55 gal plastic drums... Did you compare prices? The cheapest
Brute 50 gallon I've found is this one:
http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_shopping.jsp?mt=a&n=0&coe=0&oidPath=0%3A-23541%3A-28541%3A-38321%3A956685

at $85. Local hardware store is even pricier ($99)... Can I get it elsewhere
for less?

The 55 gal drums I suggested are less than $60 each...

> But the sad thing is that, one used to be able to get rubermade trash cans
> for $10.00 that work well, but those cheaper ones are not made as strong
> anymore.

Yeah, and it'd be 'exciting' to figure out which ones are the ones that work
well, and which ones are the ones which are not "as strong anymore" ;-)

Given that I have no idea where the original poster's RO/DI will be stored
(in a barn? on the second floor? Next to the wedding photos? *shrug*) I
offered the most rigorous option. From personal experience (no comments
from the peanut gallery... ;-) those plastic drums will withstand puncture
impact from a 4000 lb forklift going 15 mph, and distend, rather than
breach.
Is that probably more than an aquarist will ever need? Sure. But you
won't ever have to worry about it leaking (or staving open)...

>
> Wayne Sallee
>
>
FYI, I work in a chem plant, so I actually buy through my co., and get
wholesale prices from US Plastic, between 35-60% off. :-)

Regards,
DaveZ
Atom Weaver

[George]

"Charles Spitzer" > wrote in message
...
> wallyworld has square 7 gallon camping water haulers. comes with a
> spigot. i like these because being square they don't fall over and roll
> around in the back of the car, and also there's no wasted space packing
> them into an area.
>
> regards,
> charlie
> http://glassartists.org/chaniarts

Of course, not everyone has a marine aquarium set up in their car so the
need to eliminate the possibility of 7-gallon containers rolling around in
the back of one's car is minimal. :-)) Just kidding. The gasoline
storage cans I referred to below are also squarish, and are made of high
impact plastic, so they are pretty tough.

> "George" > wrote in message
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>> "Wayne Sallee" > wrote in message
>> ink.net...
>>> Ok, but it's cheaper to get 5 gallon buckets at the local hardware
>>> store. And also cheaper to get the Rubbermade Brute trash cans,
>>> 33gal,or 50 gal, at the hardware store. But the sad thing is that, one
>>> used to be able to get rubermade trash cans for $10.00 that work well,
>>> but those cheaper ones are not made as strong anymore.
>>>
>>
>> I use three five gallon gasoline storage cans (bought new for this
>> specific purpose, of course). They cost a little more than five gallon
>> buckets, but are strong, sealable, have built-in spouts, and have
>> sturdy, balanced handles.
>>
>
>

[Wayne Sallee]

Yep the square containers are nice. Some of the
manufactures make them in such a way that you can't pour
out the last of the fluid in them. They do this so that
you can also stack them. I would recomend avoinding those,
and get the ones that will pour out the entire contents.

Wayne Sallee


Charles Spitzer wrote:
> wallyworld has square 7 gallon camping water haulers. comes with a spigot. i
> like these because being square they don't fall over and roll around in the
> back of the car, and also there's no wasted space packing them into an area.
>
> regards,
> charlie
> http://glassartists.org/chaniarts
>
> "George" > wrote in message
> news:3Nh1f.405843$_o.58519@attbi_s71...
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>>"Wayne Sallee" > wrote in message
ink.net...
>>
>>>Ok, but it's cheaper to get 5 gallon buckets at the local hardware store.
>>>And also cheaper to get the Rubbermade Brute trash cans, 33gal,or 50 gal,
>>>at the hardware store. But the sad thing is that, one used to be able to
>>>get rubermade trash cans for $10.00 that work well, but those cheaper
>>>ones are not made as strong anymore.
>>>
>>
>>I use three five gallon gasoline storage cans (bought new for this
>>specific purpose, of course). They cost a little more than five gallon
>>buckets, but are strong, sealable, have built-in spouts, and have sturdy,
>>balanced handles.
>>
>
>
>

[Wilbur Slice]

On Fri, 07 Oct 2005 15:43:02 GMT, "David Zopf" >
wrote:

>
>"Wayne Sallee" > wrote in message
ink.net...
>> Ok, but it's cheaper to get 5 gallon buckets at the local hardware store.
>
>Sure. They're $5.00, instead of $5.75, at the Home Despot near me. US
>Plastic discounts purchases, starting when you buy more than 5 pieces of the
>same product. The pour spout lids aren't available at my local HW store,
>either... and look at the pretty colors! Thats sometimes a consideration,
>depending upon one's spouse/SO/co-habitant(s)... *shrug*


Thanks for the pointer to USPlastics. I have tried using 2 different
rubbermaid 30 gallon trash cans for mixing up salt water, and they
both leaked slowly, leaving sal****er all over by basement floor. Last
time, I bought one of those kiddie wading pools and put the trash can
in that, so that when it leaked, the wading pool at least kept it off
the concrete floor.

But I just ordered a 55-gallon liquid-rated drum from USPlastics, and
I'm definitely hoping it will do the job I need to be done. I won't
be bothering with the rubbermaid crap anymore. The USPlastics drums
might be a little more expensive, but in the long run it's definitely
worth it.

[Wayne Sallee]

The rubbermade Brute trash cans hold up well, but the
regular rubbermade ones are no longer made strong enouph.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



Wilbur Slice wrote:
> On Fri, 07 Oct 2005 15:43:02 GMT, "David Zopf" >
> wrote:
>
>
>>"Wayne Sallee" > wrote in message
ink.net...
>>
>>>Ok, but it's cheaper to get 5 gallon buckets at the local hardware store.
>>
>>Sure. They're $5.00, instead of $5.75, at the Home Despot near me. US
>>Plastic discounts purchases, starting when you buy more than 5 pieces of the
>>same product. The pour spout lids aren't available at my local HW store,
>>either... and look at the pretty colors! Thats sometimes a consideration,
>>depending upon one's spouse/SO/co-habitant(s)... *shrug*
>
>
>
> Thanks for the pointer to USPlastics. I have tried using 2 different
> rubbermaid 30 gallon trash cans for mixing up salt water, and they
> both leaked slowly, leaving sal****er all over by basement floor. Last
> time, I bought one of those kiddie wading pools and put the trash can
> in that, so that when it leaked, the wading pool at least kept it off
> the concrete floor.
>
> But I just ordered a 55-gallon liquid-rated drum from USPlastics, and
> I'm definitely hoping it will do the job I need to be done. I won't
> be bothering with the rubbermaid crap anymore. The USPlastics drums
> might be a little more expensive, but in the long run it's definitely
> worth it.
>

[Terry]

2x25ltr food safe containers (used to contain raspberry concentrate I
believe :0 ) to store the water

1x25ltr bucket with powerhead and a line so I know where to add exactly
800g of salt.

1x50ltr bucket with powerhead and heater to mix the water for 24hrs

AND

My Kettle to put RO water in for a FANTASTIC cup of tea :)))


"Harry Ohanian" > wrote in message
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>I was wondering what people are useing to store thier RO water in?
>
>
>

[Pszemol]

"Charles Spitzer" > wrote in message ...
> wallyworld has square 7 gallon camping water haulers. comes with a spigot. i
> like these because being square they don't fall over and roll around in the
> back of the car, and also there's no wasted space packing them into an area.

Is this "wallyworld" a store ?
I checked www.wallyworld.com and I am not sure if this is exactly what you had on mind... ;-)

[George Patterson]

Pszemol wrote:

> Is this "wallyworld" a store ?

Also called "WalMart."

George Patterson
Drink is the curse of the land. It makes you quarrel with your neighbor.
It makes you shoot at your landlord. And it makes you miss him.

[Pszemol]

"George Patterson" > wrote in message news:eME1f.50$vi2.42@trndny04...
> Pszemol wrote:
>
>> Is this "wallyworld" a store ?
>
> Also called "WalMart."

wow... never heard of... thanks.
Should I look for them in the section they have plastic trash cans?
I do not think I noticed water houlers with spigot before...
Next time I will check in the sporting good/camping section.

[[email protected]]

Wilbur Slice wrote:
> On Fri, 07 Oct 2005 15:43:02 GMT, "David Zopf" >
> wrote:
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> >
>
> Thanks for the pointer to USPlastics.

NP :-)

DaveZ
Atom Weaver

[exotec]

Are you just storing it? or do you want to mix salt in it too?

We "cheaped out" on storage bottles, and liberated some empty 5-gallon
bottles from our cooler at work. We store our RO in those until we're
ready to mix the salt, and for that we pour the RO into an empty
salt-mix bucket and throw a little powerhead in it to stir it for a
while. Then we plug in a short piece of hose and let it pump the mix
into the sump.

Of course, this means the hall is lined with water-cooler bottles. I'm
less than thrilled about that. But the price was right. :) And it's
a pretty simple method.



On Thu, 6 Oct 2005 09:59:56 -0500, "Harry Ohanian"
> wrote:

>I was wondering what people are useing to store thier RO water in?
>
>

=^..^=
.... the problem with people these days is that
they've forgotten we're really just animals.