Water holding tank options

Scott.h · Feb 3, 2017

I'm using the typical RO line into a trash can set up. I'm thinking I want to do a little nicer set up. Something like a square 50 gallon sealed container the I can utilize a solenoid valve at the RO line, sealed attractive container, and plumbed outlet with pvc to the trash cans (or smaller nice) containers for saltwater. I've seen some pics of some pretty nice set ups, so I know there are decent options out there. I just don't know where to buy. I have one of those domed tractor supply 30 gallon containers I use for the power washer water. I'm looking for something more attractive and made for what I'm doing. Any help?

TonapahNorth · Feb 3, 2017

Ok. So I just built one recently. I first went to this website to look at options.
https://www.ntotank.com/ They have about every water tank known to man there. Then I shopped around to find local spots. Farm and fleet type stores are your best bet. Tractor Supply and Rural King. But they will still charge you a special order fee for some tanks. The freight charge can be hefty if you order online.

Scott.h · Feb 4, 2017

TonapahNorth said:
Ok. So I just built one recently. I first went to this website to look at options.
https://www.ntotank.com/ They have about every water tank known to man there. Then I shopped around to find local spots. Farm and fleet type stores are your best bet. Tractor Supply and Rural King. But they will still charge you a special order fee for some tanks. The freight charge can be hefty if you order online.

Thats cool. Are you using the waste water from the first membrane and pushing it through a second membrane? Or is your TDS high enough the water passes through a second membrane? I'm assuming you have the return pump looped so when you are finished getting water you can just close the valve without unplugging the pump. Do you dump salt in the second barrel and use 5 gallon buckets to collect water above the pump?