Rate My Mixing Station

[TeeSquared1214]

Finally getting around to posting this but would like thoughts/comments/feedback on my mixing station.

20g BRUTE trash can on top with a float valve for the RODI. Has a bulkhead with a garden faucet for gravity fed RODI into the mixing can below.

RODI is wall mounted but easily accessible for maintenance. Just requires emptying bottom can and moving it.

Mixing can is a 40g BRUTE trash can which gets mixed with a cheap amazon return pump. The fan on top blows across the water to ensure temp is about 79F since during the summer, no pump running, it’ll get to 85F and with the pump 93F.

Once mixing is done I have the same return pump next to my sump. I hook up my Python hose to it, place in the sump, and have it drain to the bathroom near by. Once emptied I do the reverse, and have the mixed water be pumped by the pump it was mixed with, into the sump.

On the left is my water softener. The RODI gets water from there via my DIY split and drained into the softeners drain.

 

[TeeSquared1214]

Two different return pumps. I feel that like wasn’t clear. I had a small concern with cross contamination that I didn’t feel like doing research into, as opposed to another $20 pump.

 

[BGrand]

Mixing can is a 40g BRUTE trash can which gets mixed with a cheap amazon return pump.

What Cheap Amazon pump did you go with?

The RODI gets water from there via my DIY split and drained into the softeners drain.

Looking at the picture, I have the same connections on my water softener. What connections did you use to connect the RODI to it? Looks like several different reductions. You would save me several trips to Lowe's/Home Depot if you listed those out for me, please.

 

[TeeSquared1214]

Mixing can is a 40g BRUTE trash can which gets mixed with a cheap amazon return pump.

What Cheap Amazon pump did you go with?

The RODI gets water from there via my DIY split and drained into the softeners drain.

Looking at the picture, I have the same connections on my water softener. What connections did you use to connect the RODI to it? Looks like several different reductions. You would save me several trips to Lowe's/Home Depot if you listed those out for me, please.

Hey! Really sorry. Life got busy and I wasn’t getting notified of any responses. If you still need help let me know! I’m guessing it’s a one inch pipe to and from your water softener?

 

[Utubereefer]

Looks nice. My first mixing station was stacked like that. When I redesigned it a couple years ago I moved the saltwater bucket to the side of the table the freshwater bucket stands on.

 

[TeeSquared1214]

@BGrand https://a.co/d/0fab36hA

VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump(3000L/H, 24W), Ultra Quiet Water Fountain Pump with 10ft. High Lift with 6.5ft. Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Pond, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics Green

This return pump, hooked up to my Python hose. I have one for my sump and one for my mixing station, just remove one of the hose depending on what you’re trying to do.

 

[TeeSquared1214]

For anyone who might stumble on this post. For our fellow reefer who likely got lost in Home Depot/Lowes during their quest for the DIY Mixing station. Sorry BGreat. I’ve done the best I could to try to find all the required pieces from my purchase history and have included the name, item number, and the price.


Sharkbite 1in x 1in x 3/4 Push to Connect Reducing Tee — Lowes Item #818113 $21.58

Sharkbite Max 3/4in Push to Connect x 3/4in FNPT Female Adapter — Lowes Item #5233270 $10.28

Sharkbite Max 3/4in Push to Connect x 1/2in MNPT Male Adapter — Lowes Item #5233276 $10.28

Sharkbite 3/4in x 5ft Blue PEX-B Pipe — Lowes Item #972627 $4.84

Sharkbite 1in Removal Tool — Lowes Item #818103 $2.48

Sharkbite 3/4in Removal Tool — Lowes Item #818080 $2.48

Oatey 0.5in x 520.0in Plumbers Tape — Lowes Item #456833 $1.98

Total Price: $53.92

Not priced/listed:
1/2in adapter to the RODI line
3/4 FNPT Ball Valve Quarter Turn
44g & 20g Brute Garbage Cans
Wood

All in all probably looking at close to if not a little more than $200 but it’s a great setup. Hopefully the information above can help some folks out!