DOS water change setup question

[Sinekal]

I am setting up my automatic water change and I'm trying to decide how to connect the tubing to the new saltwater container. I have a norwesco plastic 50 gallon cylinder. I'm debating between being the tubing in through a hole in the top and somehow securing it to the bottom (I'm worried about the flow from the mixing pump dislodging it unless I come up with a strong mount) or drilling a hole towards the bottom of the container and glueing in a Johnny guest fitting.

I'm curious what others have done to connect tubing to their saltwater storage. Especially if your using the dos sized tubing.

 

[reelredfish]

I purchased a mini bulkhead for both my saltwater and my RODI tank. It accepts the 1/4 RODI tube in the top and inside the container I order 1/4" ridged clear 4' sticks that I connect to it inside the tank. This has worked very well and it makes for a clean install. Let me know if you need more details and I can probably snap a few pics and even provide you with exact details on the parts.

 

[reelredfish]

Here I went ahead and snapped a couple pics for you.

 

[FSUwxman]

I'd put it in at the top unless the height and draw exceeds the DOS limits.

 

[Sinekal]

Thanks reel red. Where did you order the straight tubing in a four foot length?

The dos will be handling the height either way.

 

[reelredfish]

Amazon do a search for Tubing, Rigid PVC, 1/4 In OD, 6Ft, Clear

Also most LFS stock some of this as well. But I just ordered mine.

Here is the bulkhead for it and the rodi line

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/1-4-push-connect-bulkhead-tank-adapter.html

 

[Sinekal]

thanks again!

 

[reelredfish]

No problem let me know if I can help out any further. I have had mine like this a while and has worked out well. Since my tanks are not that tall I alos use the short pieces I cut off of the hardline for inside my sump to remove the OSW and to replace with NSW it keeps everything nice and neat.