RO/DI setup

[Ct Midnite]

My RO/DI unit is coming tomorrow.

I would like to know how some of you have yours setup.

I had planned on buying a big heavy plastic garbage can and filling
that up with the RO/DI water. Maybe put a heater in it to keep it the
right temp. Maybe a valve hooked to a float switch to keep it full.

But I've seen from a couple of posts in the past that people keep the
sal****er premixed. Is there an advantage to having replacement
sal****er age for an extended period of time? I usually just mix up
what I need in buckets and let it set for 15 or 20 minutes.

I really don't need to reinvent the wheel if some of you have a good
system that works for you.

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[Marc Levenson]

Mine is set up to run when needed. I do have a couple of clean trashcans just
for mixing sal****er, when I need a lot at one time. They are around $7 each at
Home Depot, and shouldn't be trusted forever. They can and will eventually
split, so keep an eye on them. Your next option is to buy a sturdy Rubbermaid
one, and if you add rollers for another $35-40, you're set for life. Someday I
might do that.

I have a long piece of tubing from my RO/DI unit, and just open the valve and
clip it to the top of a sparkletts jug. Then I set my timer for 80 minutes in
the winter, and 5 gal are done when it beeps. If you have higher than 40psi
coming out of your water pipe, so much the better and faster results.

If you want to set up a permanent resevoir with a float switch, that will work,
but keep it covered and plan on cleaning the container with 1:10 bleach and
water every couple of months to keep it bacteria free.

If you installed a spigot on the side, you could drain some water into a
different container or 5g bucket as you need it.

Premixing sal****er? I do it now, but I used to not do so. I've done water
changes where the water was whipped up with a drill and paddle bit for 5
minutes, matched temp and salinity and poured it into the tank. Now just out of
laziness, I let it mix overnight with a Rio 2500 powerhead and even a heater
(source water is cold now). The next day it is ready to use.

Either immediately or after waiting, I've seen no difference personally.

Marc


Ct Midnite wrote:

> My RO/DI unit is coming tomorrow.
>
> I would like to know how some of you have yours setup.
>
> I had planned on buying a big heavy plastic garbage can and filling
> that up with the RO/DI water. Maybe put a heater in it to keep it the
> right temp. Maybe a valve hooked to a float switch to keep it full.
>
> But I've seen from a couple of posts in the past that people keep the
> sal****er premixed. Is there an advantage to having replacement
> sal****er age for an extended period of time? I usually just mix up
> what I need in buckets and let it set for 15 or 20 minutes.
>
> I really don't need to reinvent the wheel if some of you have a good
> system that works for you.
>
> http://www.geocities.com/ctmidnite53/

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[Royce]

I love my little RO plant. Approx. $30 for the Rubbermaid trash can, a
couple of bucks for the spigot, and about $10 for the blocks, and I was
set!! I have a Kent float valve in the can, not expensive either. Here's a
pic:

http://www.stansrods.com/roplant.jpg

Good Luck,
Royce

"Ct Midnite" <mreef2.10.muffin@spamgourmet.(nospam)com> wrote in message
...
> My RO/DI unit is coming tomorrow.
>
> I would like to know how some of you have yours setup.
>
> I had planned on buying a big heavy plastic garbage can and filling
> that up with the RO/DI water. Maybe put a heater in it to keep it the
> right temp. Maybe a valve hooked to a float switch to keep it full.
>
> But I've seen from a couple of posts in the past that people keep the
> sal****er premixed. Is there an advantage to having replacement
> sal****er age for an extended period of time? I usually just mix up
> what I need in buckets and let it set for 15 or 20 minutes.
>
> I really don't need to reinvent the wheel if some of you have a good
> system that works for you.
>
> http://www.geocities.com/ctmidnite53/

[CapFusion]

Like Marc said....

I use 5G jug and or square jug. Use a timer when one 5G jug finish, close
the valve. Have that jug sit on it side with tube and float valve from the
sump end. Set the water level you want. You can add more jug if you like as
you see fit. But never do a endless supply water from your RO/DI to your
sump / tank..

Depending how laziness you will become. I use to test the water parameter
first before pouring into the sump. Not just pour it in without checking.
You may need to check first as you get use to it.

You can premix your water or when time you feel you need to.
I use my drill and plastic fan blade for fast quick mix. Or simple use your
PowerHead.

CapFusion,...

"Ct Midnite" <mreef2.10.muffin@spamgourmet.(nospam)com> wrote in message
...
> My RO/DI unit is coming tomorrow.
>
> I would like to know how some of you have yours setup.
>
> I had planned on buying a big heavy plastic garbage can and filling
> that up with the RO/DI water. Maybe put a heater in it to keep it the
> right temp. Maybe a valve hooked to a float switch to keep it full.
>
> But I've seen from a couple of posts in the past that people keep the
> sal****er premixed. Is there an advantage to having replacement
> sal****er age for an extended period of time? I usually just mix up
> what I need in buckets and let it set for 15 or 20 minutes.
>
> I really don't need to reinvent the wheel if some of you have a good
> system that works for you.
>
> http://www.geocities.com/ctmidnite53/