Need Mixing Station Tanks

[Eye H8 Empty V]

Hey everyone I’m looking at building my RODI Mixing station and need a recommendation for tanks. I’m thinking of 50gal cylindrical with 10gal increment markings. I’ve seen them on some threads but haven’t been able to source them for a “reasonable” price.

Any help is much appreciated!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Most everyone uses brute cans which are easy to drill and seal

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

Most everyone uses brute cans which are easy to drill and seal

I’ve got a few of those already but want something a little more substantial like vertical cylindrical tanks with gallon markings. They look so clean and I’m guessing easier to measure out the salt.

 

[Han]

I use these, 55 gallons each.

 

[Topekoms]

This is my mixing station ordered them from my lfs

 

[hyprc]

I was looking at U-Line. They have freshwater and brine storage tanks. Found it interesting most containers aren't rated for storing saltwater (but hey, many store strong acids/basics without issue so what do I know).

 

[35ppt]

Those opaque tanks with graduations are super nice but a bit pricey, a cheaper option is to get the blue 50 gallon plastic drums(easy to find cheap on Craigslist) and put a couple uniseals and barb street tees with a length of clear vinyl hose where you make your own graduations.

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

I use these, 55 gallons each.

Do you have info on these tanks?
Is the salt tank hard to mix because it’s not cylindrical?

Thanks!

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

I was thinking of going with these because they’re only about $100 and can get them from Home Depot but I think they’re going to take up a lot of space.

 

[Silent]

Tractor supply has lots of them. Many like the Norwesco brand.

 

[Han]

Do you have info on these tanks?
Is the salt tank hard to mix because it’s not cylindrical?

Thanks!

I got them here: https://www.ntotank.com/55gallon-ac...MI2N-Gu7ip5gIViJOzCh207guNEAQYAiABEgKm_PD_BwE

Shipping was a killer because of their size though. I have no problems mixing saltwater, not sure if you can tell from the picture but I have it set up where I just isolate the salt tank from the fresh and use the pump to recirculate the water to mix.

 

[mygsris2slo4u]

I have 55 gallon ace rotomold vertical rectangle tanks that were ordered from rural king a few years ago with free shipping (showed up UPS). Oddly the 55 gallon vertical round tanks did not qualify for free shipping and would've doubled my price.

 

[JoshH]

I was thinking of going with these because they’re only about $100 and can get them from Home Depot but I think they’re going to take up a lot of space.

If you stacked them one ontop of the other in a framed shelf they would take up very little space

 

[SuncrestReef]

Go to this site and enter your zip code. It will tell you the nearest location you can pick up a tank with no shipping fees.

https://www.ntotank.com/vertical-storage-tanks

 

[SeaJay]

I got mine at northern tool.

https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200642853_200642853
Comes in 50 and 32 gal with vented lids and bulkheads installed. The plastic is thick enough that I can drill it to tap in 1/4” fittings so I don’t have to try to get a nut on the inside.

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

Go to this site and enter your zip code. It will tell you the nearest location you can pick up a tank with no shipping fees.

https://www.ntotank.com/vertical-storage-tanks

Thanks!

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

I got mine at northern tool.

https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200642853_200642853
Comes in 50 and 32 gal with vented lids and bulkheads installed. The plastic is thick enough that I can drill it to tap in 1/4” fittings so I don’t have to try to get a nut on the inside.

That’s awesome! You haven’t had any leaks from the tapping?

 

[Silent]

Craigslist is the way to go. Just bought 2 used for $50 each. 50 gallon each.

 

[litenyaup]

Here is mine

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

Here is mine

That’s a sweet setup! What tanks are those?