My finished rodi storage and saltwater mixing station

Daltrey · Nov 7, 2017

Bought the containers from here https://www.ruralking.com/ace-roto-mold-25-gallon-vertical-dome-top-tank-vt0025-18.html with free shipping.

Just thought it might give some ideas. It works perfect on my 200 gallon setup. I change out 20 gallons every other week. I have a drain coming from my sump and then I just use the hose from the mixing station to fill back up. All together it takes less than 10 minutes to do a 20 gallon change.

I also have a separate line running from my rodi storage to a float valve in the sump that keeps the water topped off.

TonapahNorth · Nov 7, 2017

Nice job ... looks good

Idoc · Nov 8, 2017

Looks great. Any problems with the smaller 5" top openings? I've been looking at those tanks as well from Rural King.

TonapahNorth · Nov 8, 2017

Idoc said:
Looks great. Any problems with the smaller 5" top openings? I've been looking at those tanks as well from Rural King.

I have the same sized lid in my tanks. The RODI tank isn’t an issue whatsoever as I never get in it. The mixing tank, on the other hand, required me to cut the bottom off a 10” funnel, which I use. The hole was too small for my “deft” salt scooping skill. Honestly, it’s not a big deal.

Daltrey · Nov 8, 2017

It would be nice if the opening was a little wider. I buy Instant Ocean in the 200 gallon box that comes in 4 smaller bags. I just cut a corner off and pour in half the bag. Works great so far.

I will probably just switch to doing 50 gallon changes once a month. Then I can just dump in one whole bag at a time.

JimFuller · Nov 8, 2017

I use Tanks from the same manufacturer. They use the same lids. I find that I can mix salt very easily in these. They make great tanks.

mrtian97 · Nov 16, 2017

Great setup, I am thinking to setup RODI, but the only space that I have is outdoor. Is ROdI ok if I install outside, I live in Southern California so temp won’t go lower than 30 in winter but summer may reach 110

Thanks