ro water change station.

[saltynuts]

ok wife is getting mad at me for using the house ro water. 5 stage system.
i need to build some thing for myself.
lets see some pics of what you got.
don,t need the boss mad at me any more. lol

[whatcaneyedo]

Add a T to the filtered water line and run it to a container with a float valve. I have a simple brute can with a float valve mounted through the side. Its about 70' from my RO/DI filter. Just before the float valve there is a ball valve that I shut off once the can is full. Just in case.

[zum14]

Mine takes up a bit more room. But i have a 1/4 of my basement for fish so its kinda nice, Its a 110Gal stock tank, same as Whatcaneyedo with the float and a shutoff (heard ro's work better when run for a long time so I wait for it to get quite empty before starting again) Have the Typhoon 3 extreme sitting on the wall in the laundry room. Mines heated and circulated(not sure if its really necessary. I need the extra capacity as i also have a large freshwater tank.

[Funky_Fish14]

Hey Ed,

Here's what I've got set-up. I recently added an auto-shut off for the booster pump as well.







There is a powerhead and heater in the larger bin. I have also re-organized the cords and re-mounted the booster pump. I flip a switch on that 'power bar' above the system and open a valve above whatever tank I want to fill to fill anything.

Cheers,

Chris

[saltynuts]

Originally Posted by Funky_Fish14

Hey Ed,

Here's what I've got set-up. I recently added an auto-shut off for the booster pump as well.







There is a powerhead and heater in the larger bin. I have also re-organized the cords and re-mounted the booster pump. I flip a switch on that 'power bar' above the system and open a valve above whatever tank I want to fill to fill anything.

Cheers,

Chris

nice thats what i want one for salt one for holding ro water

[Myka]

Great thread. =]

[whatcaneyedo]

Those are some nice barrels Funky Fish. Do the lids come off? What are they normally used for and what sort of retailer might carry them? I know our U-Brews sometimes sell big 55 gallon plastic barrels but the tops do not come off.

[intarsiabox]

Wing's Foods in Edmonton gets food safe plastic barrels some with a small lid and some have a large 2 pc removable lid. They usually sell them for $15 - $20 each. Mine had a slight pickle smell to it for a little while but had no effect on the water. I believe they are 45 gallons.

[globaldesigns]

Wow, some nice setups. One day I wish to have something like what was posted. personally I just filter my water in jugs, then mix in a 10 gallon container and add to tank. Probably not very optimal, but it works.

My container is from a wine making store and is food grade.

[fsjman]

you find them at any plastic place in edmonton there are lots here I know of two on the yellowhed alone one in spruce grove