Water storage tanks

[cvanchuck]

Has anyone ever used this tank from tractor supply company? Was thinking about getting two of them for a mixing station.
Norwesco Horizontal Leg Tank, 35 gal.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/horizontal-leg-tank-35-gal?cm_vc=-10005

 

[BadFish619]

No but I heard those in particular work great.

 

[cvanchuck]

I'm wanting to do two and plum together. One for RODI and the other for Saltwater for automatic water changes on both tanks

 

[High ICP]

That’s such an odd shape

I suppose if you have the real estate it doesn’t matter

https://www.plasticwatertanks.com/c/rmnb4/ace-roto-mold-rectangle-utility-tanks

https://www.plasticwatertanks.com/p/rhh6v/sp0055-mm-55-gallon-upright-plastic-tank

 

[Mark_Ames]

I have 2 of these tanks set up in the way you described. It’s a convenient size and lots of options for adding extra bulkheads.

 

[cvanchuck]

That’s such an odd shape

I suppose if you have the real estate it doesn’t matter

https://www.plasticwatertanks.com/c/rmnb4/ace-roto-mold-rectangle-utility-tanks

https://www.plasticwatertanks.com/p/rhh6v/sp0055-mm-55-gallon-upright-plastic-tank

Looked into these. Shipping is more than the tank

 

[cvanchuck]

I have 2 of these tanks set up in the way you described. It’s a convenient size and lots of options for adding extra bulkheads.

Would you mind sending me photos of your setup. Want inspiration for my build.

 

[samnaz]

Have not used these personally but know many that have with great success. As soon as I have the cash to blow I plan to get a couple for my system.

 

[Mark_Ames]

Would you mind sending me photos of your setup. Want inspiration for my build.

 

[cvanchuck]

Nice build. Thanks

 

[NTKOReefer]

 

[NTKOReefer]

I did a remodel on my garage and used them
They work pretty good.
Wish they were 55gal

 

[ithk21620]

Those are the tanks I use. Check out the link in my signature for pictures and info on how I have them setup.

 

[miniChou]

Wow, this is one of the nicer mixing station setup that I've seen! Can you share where you got the shelving unit? Those tanks fit so nicely in them.

 

[jsvand5]

I just picked up one of these for $65 on Facebook. Not really sure what I’ll need one so big for but for some reason I saw it and felt I needed it.

 

[Peace River]

Wow! This is a really clean setup and it seems to be well laid out. Just to make sure that I am understanding the flow - it appears that the top container is for RO and the bottom one is for mixed salt water. The orange pipes can take the RO to bucket or to the SW tank. The yellow pipes can take the SW to bucket/hose or recirculate back to the SW tank. Is this correct? What size is the piping? What size is the pump?

Additionally, do you have any aeration in the RO? How much do you run the SW recirc (i.e., only when mixing, periodically, etc.)? Is there any venting in either container to allow for any potential of gassing?

I apologize for overwhelming you with questions! Thanks in advance for the reply!

 

[cvanchuck]

So many great builds! Thanks all

 

[DangerDave]

I have that 35 gallon tank, I was using it for a kalk reservoir. I hated the shape of it. I use two vertical 55 gallon tanks for my water making station, it took up almost the same floor space as the two of them.

Dave

 

[Peace River]

I just picked up one of these for $65 on Facebook. Not really sure what I’ll need one so big for but for some reason I saw it and felt I needed it.

IME, these used containers usually sell in the $100-$125 range so good job on the deal! These containers are really deep so, unless you really need a large volume of water, I have found cutting them in half horizontally and then inverting the top provides a wider range of options and potential uses. Good luck!

 

[Mark_Ames]

Wow, this is one of the nicer mixing station setup that I've seen! Can you share where you got the shelving unit? Those tanks fit so nicely in them.

Thanks! I got the shelving unit at Fleet Farm, but I’ve also seen it on sale at Menard’s for $29.99. It’s pretty sturdy with each shelf rated for up to 500#.

https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/edsal-4-level-rivet-shelving-black/0000000253114?bc=