Well done and quite a traditional set up. I have added a simple circulation pump to my salt side to keep it evenly heated and to keep it from going stale. Yes o know there are no organics in the mix so it theoretically can sit, but a simple cheap maxi jet pump will keep the mix swirling.
I'm sad I can only like this video once. I was going to use brute cans because I didn't want to pay $500 for liquid storage containers, but ended up getting these barrels for nearly the same price as the brute cans. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
I've built a few water changing stations and trashed them. Yours is by far the best, exactly what I was looking for. Your video is short and still descriptive. Thank you I feel like most people make videos to hear themselves talk nowadays. If it's not too much to ask can you post the links for the materials you used, I would like to build the exact same water changing station.
Here's the list. I ordered everything from BRS. You should be able to copy and paste the items into their search bar. Good Luck! 1” Schedule 80 Cross Slip x Slip x Slip x Slip Ordered1 1" Schedule 80 Union Slip x Thread Ordered2 1” Schedule 80 90° Elbow Slip x Slip Ordered2 1” Schedule 80 45° Elbow Slip x Spigot (Street) Ordered2 1” Schedule 80 90° Elbow Slip x Spigot (Street) Ordered2 1” Uniseal Ordered3 1” Schedule 80 Union Slip x Slip Ordered3 1" x 46" Green Schedule 40 Pipe Ordered3 1" Male Thread Quick Connect Cam Lever Coupling - B Ordered3 1” Schedule 80 Straight Barb x Female Thread Ordered3 1” Schedule 80 Tee Slip x Slip x Slip Ordered4 1” Cepex Ball Valve Ordered8 1" Male Thread Quick Connect Cam Lever Adapter - F
Loved the video! I sell saltwater fish and use a BRS RO unit as well. I am constantly changing cartridges and membranes and seeing your unit up behind the tank could make it a pain to get to and service. I would probably take the RO unit and shift it a bit to the right so that anytime it requires work you can easily stand in front of it without anything getting in your way. Thanks again for the great video!!!
Thanks! I actually thought about that very thing as I was setting this up. I left 1ft and a half of space behind the tanks so I can walk behind there and change out the filters. I've already changed out the RO filter and had plenty of room.
Very neat setup. Pretty much the same as mine however I use the home depot pvc pipes and unions. A fraction of the cost with the same benefits. I used the rest of my money to buy corals and fish. Isn’t that what’s all about?
yes, I pushed a pvc pipe straight through the uniseal. It's been holding fine; no leaks. Just be sure to get the correct sized uniseals for whatever pvc size pipe you're using.
I used 1" Uniseals. I bought them from BRS. I've had these barrels for just about nine months now filled with water to the top of the barrel. No leaks. www.bulkreefsupply.com/uniseal-bulkheads.html
I took my time. All together it was a weekend's worth of work. You have to measure twice and cut once! :). Then dry fit the PVC pipes to make sure it all fits correctly. Then glue and then check for leaks.
How did you get the lid cut like that? I have 4 of these 55g barrels I've been thinking about using for a water mixing station. Super clean setup. Thanks for the inspiration!
You may have answered this question already but can you tell me the name/model of the tanks and where you got them? Would have been handy to put that in the description box.
Great idea, apologies for not doing that. Here's the link for the drums. They are 55 gal. from Uline. Very sturdy, easy to clean. www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-10757NAT/Drums/Plastic-Drum-55-Gallon-Closed-Top-Natural?pricode=WB0298&gadtype=pla&id=S-10757NAT&gclid=CjwKCAiAx8KQBhAGEiwAD3EiP40NfzRFXY7ZSBMehg9WxL3sA472mF4roc-KdHvJMK9gaYe8PkQcphoCM2AQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I bought them online at Uline. Here's the link - www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-9945NAT/Drums/Plastic-Drum-with-Lid-55-Gallon-Open-Top-Natural?model=S-9945NAT&RootChecked=yes
