Salt Water Mixing Stations Let's See Them

[rrasco]

Here's mine! I have a multi level set-up so the RODI tank is automatic. Turns the main water source to the RODI unit on when low and off when high.

I wouldn't leave the RODI to turn on for small durations. They work better for longer durations. Keep the supply to the filter off and turn it on once a week, or whatever you need to accommodate your consumption. But I would fill the container, use it, fill it, and so on.

 

[Jooce01]

Here's mine! I have a multi level set-up so the RODI tank is automatic. Turns the main water source to the RODI unit on when low and off when high.

Looks pretty sweet though, Very professional.

 

[SteviesReef]

I wouldn't leave the RODI to turn on for small durations. They work better for longer durations. Keep the supply to the filter off and turn it on once a week, or whatever you need to accommodate your consumption. But I would fill the container, use it, fill it, and so on.

Good point, Rrasco! I have noticed that when I first start to use my rodi I get 1 or 2 ppm in the out flow. After it runs bit the reading drops to zero. Running for short periods would produce the end result of not having optimum rodi water.

 

[teog]

Nothing fancy but it works. The 44 brute on the stand is kalkwasser gravity drip to tank using a float switch. The 44 brute on the ground is fresh RO/DI with mag 18 to mix and pump salt to tank. I use the green potable hose that you see. Tank is around 45 feet away inside the house.

 

[Chasman]

I wouldn't leave the RODI to turn on for small durations. They work better for longer durations. Keep the supply to the filter off and turn it on once a week, or whatever you need to accommodate your consumption. But I would fill the container, use it, fill it, and so on.

The whole point of using a high and low float is to have a long duration on the RODI unit. Low turns it on and high turns it off. You must not understand the engineering behind it.

 

[rrasco]

The whole point of using a high and low float is to have a long duration on the RODI unit. Low turns it on and high turns it off. You must not understand the engineering behind it.

No need to be condescending about it.

You didn't clarify the details of your system, so I was trying to provide a little information, maybe it will help somebody that reads it and didn't understand how your system was setup. You said when it was low, you didn't clarify how low. Float valves turn on when water is low, but not by much. Obviously you are using two switches and one is at the bottom of the system, but there is no way to conclude that from your post. I do understand the engineering behind it, had you bothered to detail that in your first post.

 

[SteviesReef]

Chasman
Details would be helpful. How are the float switches wired to the solenoid and how is the solenoid connected to the electrical system? What kind of solenoid did you use? This is the information that I am seeking, but no one is able (or willing) to provide.

 

[Chasman]

Sorry, didn't mean it to come across that way. Anyhow, the best wat to see how it work is go to Chicago Sensor and under their Technical area under multi-level systems, you will see a diagram of how to wire the float switches.

 

[SteviesReef]

Sorry, didn't mean it to come across that way. Anyhow, the best wat to see how it work is go to Chicago Sensor and under their Technical area under multi-level systems, you will see a diagram of how to wire the float switches.

Thanks very much. This was very helpful!

 

[Davey Bones]

I have read this WHOLE post and I have taken in a lot of info, so much so I have a headache. It was all worth it for sure. I only have one option and its to put it in my garage. I have read some concerns about keeping it in the summer for the reason of getting to HOT. I live in Ohio and what about the winter months they can get pretty cold here. I know you have to have heaters in them but is that enough. I have 3 300 gallon water totes similar to these http://http://www.plastic-mart.com/product/6778/275-gallon-re-bottled-ibc-tote-nc-275tote If anyone could maybe come up with a gameplan and help me with the best way to use these would be GREAT. I have seen some ideas already but I always like to hear what others might think. I have a 300 gallon FOWLR and a 75 gallon FOWLR and a 55 gallon FOWLR. I have tried to do a coral tank but Im just not cut out for that...lol.

 

[chriscobb]

Curious and don't know if it's been asked or answered, but to you guys using the big water vats how are you guys heating your water.....Any ideas on how to plumb a heater inline.....

 

[Liltree1723]

I signed up with RC a while ago but was caught up with school, work, and lack of funds to focus on reefing. But now now I have some time and a we bit-o money!!
I have just started reading a bunch threads and this one was awesome!!!

Thanks to everyone for showing us your mixing setups! I am planing mine now and will def be modeling my design off of a combination of setups in this thread.

 

[Joshporksandwic]

Awesome thread keep it them comming please.

 

[Steveb]

so here is what i have mocked up.. 3 40 gallon tanks, pretty self explanatory.

My ? however is does this look alright to those who have done this already? or should i add a gate valve behind the mixing and ro tank on the intake line? didnt know if i would get unwanted air in the line when just intaking ro water or freshly mixed saltwater.

Have you built this yet? If so how is it working? That is the same idea I was thinking about for continuous water change.

 

[cmacld]

Have you built this yet? If so how is it working? That is the same idea I was thinking about for continuous water change.

i built it back in september. I love it. i did change to flex pvc for return lines, but pretty much the same idea. Ill try to get some pics together if i can for an update.

 

[Cuddlefish69]

Top barrel is RO water with two ball valves. One underneath to feed the slat water mixing barrel and one that I can use to fill my ATO. Slop isnk is used for water changes and RO drain line and is connected to a sump pump that is piped outside so I do not fill up my septic tank.

 

[ChrisKey]

I just purchased my 2 55g plastic drums, so I am highly anticipating my Saltwater Mixing Station build.

 

[Fishmommy]

I went online shopping as well....love this thread!


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[r1racer]

Um, can somebody explain to me what the hell I'm looking at? i was expecting to see a trash can with a salt bucket next to it like mine. I'll have my reef system conversion setup in a couple months and this looks like fun. I have a ge ro system and that's it. is this overkill or just a luxury?

 

[Psirex]

Um, can somebody explain to me what the hell I'm looking at? i was expecting to see a trash can with a salt bucket next to it like mine. I'll have my reef system conversion setup in a couple months and this looks like fun. I have a ge ro system and that's it. is this overkill or just a luxury?

I would call it convenience and ease of not having to lug buckets around - I should have mine done tomorrow.

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