Local source for water storage container/mixing station

[ThreeMoneyJ]

Does anyone know of a local source for water storage containers to make a mixing station out of? Something other than a brute container.

I want this http://www.plastic-mart.com/product/913/55-gallon-portable-utility-tanks-sp0055-mm but shipping is more than the container itself.

 

[shades_of_blue]

http://www.bataeffsalvage.com this place is great they have food grade recycled and cleaned 55 gal blue water storage containers for extreamley cheap also the only place to get 4 gal square buckets and lids ..

 

[shades_of_blue]

Its located off Todd rd in Santa Rosa. They have everything water storage you could need..

 

[ThreeMoneyJ]

Awesome, I'll check them out!

 

[shades_of_blue]

Sweet. I bought 2 of the blue 55 gal food grade water barrels and linked them at the bottom with 1 inch uni seals and PVC. I have a 1 inch gate valve outlet at the bottom which is connected to a quick connect for my pump I run externally plummed to my sump for water changes . I have a float valve in the sump connected to the water change in and another float valve in one of the barrels connected to my rodi with a shark bite valve to not have it fill once salt is mixed. I keep the barrels heated and circulated and its located in a closet near my tank. I also bought a remote controlled outlet for fun connected the the external pump of the water change system ,so I can start the process and end it without leaving to go unplug the pump.. After a big crash a few years back where I lost lots of sps dew to not having enought ready saltwater to mitigate the crass. I learned my lesson. I have a 1.5inch stepper bit that drills plastic containers perfectly in seconds. Along with the deburring tool to make it easy. Let me know if you go that route and want to borrow the bit.

 

[Reef Bass]

40 gallon. 1/4" water inlet with float valve shutoff in lid. $20. Petaluma pickup or I can bring to meeting.

 

[swk]

Does anyone know of a local source for water storage containers to make a mixing station out of? Something other than a brute container.



I want this http://www.plastic-mart.com/product/913/55-gallon-portable-utility-tanks-sp0055-mm but shipping is more than the container itself.

Any particular reason why you're avoiding the brute container? Just curious

 

[ThreeMoneyJ]

That 40 gallon isn't quite what I'm looking for.

I want something other than brute cans for a few reasons. The brute cans aren't very space efficient. My garage is crowded with my other hobbies and space savings is important. The other issue is that I don't like the lids on the brute cans. I want a tighter fitting lid to ensure garage stuff stays out of the water. I'm rebuilding an old car so there are lots of fumes/dust/etc being thrown around.

I'm really wanting a 55 gallon or so container so that 1 bag of salt (50 gallon) will be used for each batch.

 

[CrippledStoner]

I'll take the tank for 20$ ill pm u my contact info

 

[Reef Bass]

container sold

 

[FreshReefer]

What kind of old car?

 

[ThreeMoneyJ]

What kind of old car?

Datsun 240z. It's been slow going, but it's coming together one part at a time

 

[FreshReefer]

nice. A guy here at work has an old datsun with porsche independent suspension and megasquirt fuel and spark setup. bet he has some parts for you... dukeschimmer@microvu.com tell him Owen sent you...

 

[FreshReefer]

Oh and about the containers... Tractor supply has some nice options. A bit pricey, but it would be exactly what you are looking for.