Salt Water Mixing Stations Let's See Them

[Aaarrrggg]

Thanks for this thread! It inspired me to get my own "Fish Cupboard" going!

They're 55g tanks I found on eBay. Salt in left... RO in right.

RO tank has a float switch so it tops itself up automatically:

The aquarium itself is a couple of rooms over. Water is drawn to the sump from the storage tanks with a LiterMeter III for automatic water changes and ATO.

See page 4 of my build thread for loads more piccies and complete info: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2088904&page=4 :spin2:

 

[05f150fx4]

What is everyone using in their brute containers, a bulkhead or uni-seal? Looking to connect two brute containers (one for RO and one to mix salt) but didn't know how to drill/make a seal in a curved container. Thanks!

 

[jefferskn]

I used uniseals on my 55 gallon drums. The work really well. They would work perfect for brute containers as well.

What is everyone using in their brute containers, a bulkhead or uni-seal? Looking to connect two brute containers (one for RO and one to mix salt) but didn't know how to drill/make a seal in a curved container. Thanks!

 

[cruzer]

Just finished mine this weekend. It needed to be portable so I modified a Harbor Freight garden wagon.

 

[jefferskn]

That is the first "mobile" saltwater mixing station I've ever seen. Pretty cool if a mobile mixing station is what you need.

 

[geomarq]

Great idea! I'm borrowing it.

 

[digitalchrisg]

Looks great, I want one...

 

[jhanda]

Copied a couple designs from this thread

 

[6Speed]

^ awesome idea making the level indicator with the clear tubing.

How much would you say all this ended up costing? (everything except the ro unit.)

 

[Plan>B]

Great ideas everyone.

Don't remember who it was, but where can one find reef safe 1/2' electric solenoid values to add.

 

[Darth Vedder]

Has overflows to drain to the sink in case of float valve failure, and filled from RODI on other side of room

 

[TinManUnited]

Mixing station

Mixing station

Just completed. Three 55 gallon barrels. Two on the right RO/DI, saltwater mixing on the left.

 

[woganaga]

Ro/di on top, heater/power head on bottom.

 

[Padrino]

I purchased 2 of these a while ago, Now i wish i had gone with something with a removable lid big enough to get in there to clean or add salt quickly. If I keep these, Ill have to cut the tops and then find some type of slip over lid.

 

[Poeticlydead]

Padrino you may check the size against the brute trash can lid they fit over some of the barrels (may be a little loose).

 

[nepenthes99]

mine is a cheap home depot bucket and a mixing spoon.

 

[Padrino]

Padrino you may check the size against the brute trash can lid they fit over some of the barrels (may be a little loose).

I'll look into that!
Thanks
Rob

 

[fish crazy]

just finished today

 

[TheFishTeen]

just finished today

Sweet! A TV, a mixing station, AND a reeflo pump! You've got quite a reefers room. :spin2:

 

[jk1138]

I just finished building it yesterday and I am now filling it for the first time. The test run went well so he goes the real thing.