Im new to the forums and just starting this hobby for the first time. I do a lot of research and planning prior to manufacturing anything. Reading the forums here I see a lot of good ideas along with a wealth of information. Im a very experienced plumber. Most of the designs ive seen posted here look great and will be implementing a similar design.
Water Storage :
My question is regarding some of the water storage set ups Im seeing posted. I will be constructing an acrylic 150 tank with sump. Im figuring 200 gallons total. My plan is to have a small automated reservoir next to the sump operating under float and timer to control water level. This will feed to the sump witch will also have similar or store bought controls.
I am planning on using a brute garbage can or cans as storage, however I have not seen much written as to why there are 2 equal size tanks. One for fresh rodi water and one for mixed saltwater , yes. My thinking was I would run my rodi unit into a smaller container about the size of a 5 gallon bucket but square, controlled by float . I would or could have 2 drain outlets. One to the salt water mixing reservoir to be controlled per need and one feeding the top off system next to the sump. I could keep the brute container filled all of the time after each water change or I could fill it the day before planned water exchange. Since I will always be present for an exchange I could spray and drain the brute container, keeping it clean, if that is a concern.
I am still stuck on why I need a large freshwater reservoir in addition to a mixing storage reservoir. Since nearly every picture I saw has 2 equally large containers, there has to be a reason Im not seeing.
Good Day !
Water Storage :
My question is regarding some of the water storage set ups Im seeing posted. I will be constructing an acrylic 150 tank with sump. Im figuring 200 gallons total. My plan is to have a small automated reservoir next to the sump operating under float and timer to control water level. This will feed to the sump witch will also have similar or store bought controls.
I am planning on using a brute garbage can or cans as storage, however I have not seen much written as to why there are 2 equal size tanks. One for fresh rodi water and one for mixed saltwater , yes. My thinking was I would run my rodi unit into a smaller container about the size of a 5 gallon bucket but square, controlled by float . I would or could have 2 drain outlets. One to the salt water mixing reservoir to be controlled per need and one feeding the top off system next to the sump. I could keep the brute container filled all of the time after each water change or I could fill it the day before planned water exchange. Since I will always be present for an exchange I could spray and drain the brute container, keeping it clean, if that is a concern.
I am still stuck on why I need a large freshwater reservoir in addition to a mixing storage reservoir. Since nearly every picture I saw has 2 equally large containers, there has to be a reason Im not seeing.
Good Day !
