DIY Dosing Container $10

[theMerchant]

nice DIY and great idea with straw. I bought some clear hard 1/4 tubing from ebay for mine

 

[R_C]

Thanks

 

[ScottMyers123]

Nice DIY, looks great.

 

[p8ntballjunky06]

Looks good in like the idea

 

[mrtian97]

how do you have the hole for the 1/4 connection, is the container already have the hole or you drill the lid?
Thanks, great looking container.

 

[R_C]

I drilled the lid just enough to screw in the fitting.

 

[mrtian97]

thanks, what type of dosing pump do you use, any issue of lost suction?

 

[R_C]

I use the Jebao DP4. I have not notice any loss over the last 2 weeks.

 

[SlowMN]

Looks good and is at a great price!

 

[rgopaul]

How do you like the DP4?

 

[R_C]

So far so good. I've had it on about 17 days and it works very well. Turns on right on time and doses the proper amount. I will probably check the calibration this weekend just to make sure.

 

[andrewey]

Very nicely done!

 

[HM3105]

Just FYI, Tervis makes clear straws which should work for this project. You can find them at Bed Bath and Beyond for $3.99 for a six pack.

 

[reef123456]

you guys full of cool idea :) I am new here but love the DIY section most

 

[xaflatoonx]

i got a question on this.

why use a straw and a fitting kit?
why not just drill a hole and put the pipe straight into the container?
that leaves out any room of air leak since there is no connection.

just trying to understand the purpose behind adding a straw/connector.

 

[s2nhle]

Awesome. Thanks.

 

[R_C]

i got a question on this.

why use a straw and a fitting kit?
why not just drill a hole and put the pipe straight into the container?
that leaves out any room of air leak since there is no connection.

just trying to understand the purpose behind adding a straw/connector.

The fitting is to be able to be removed for cleaning. I attached the airline tubing to a piece of RODI line and that way I am able to take the container out and clean it without taking out the straw (less mess:D).