Vent for 55 gallon drum

[Bosco83]

I have a 55 gallon plastic drum I'm using for my ro/di water storage but I need a vent on it. I was thinking of just drilling a hole in the top and using a boat plug that would be easy to remove and replace when I'm done. Would that be ok or does anyone have a better idea for me?

This is the kind I had in mind they are a lot quicker than the ones you have to screw in to tighten.
http://www.iboats.com/Seasense-Bras...22449958--session_id.292400598--view_id.56063

Thanks,
Brian

 

[JMartin104]

Why do you need a vent? Is it a completely sealed container?

 

[Bosco83]

Yea the top comes all the way off it has a seal and has a large clamp to hold it on. So I put a float valve in it to keep my water topped off, and a bulkhead at the bottom for a drain. I just need a vent that is easy to remove so when I get water out it comes out faster.

 

[Bosco83]

Anyone?

 

[JMartin104]

I'm sure that would work. Even a small hole with a piece of tape would work. Do you have to have anything in the hole when not in use? I say just drill a hole around the size of a dime not worry about sealing it if you don't have to.

 

[Dr. Reef]

i have a 50 gal barrel that i use for RODI water and another one for Saltwater mix. it has a lid on it too. i drilled few holes in it for vent and running small pipes through it. keeps water at room temp and keeps dirt and stuff out.

 

[JMartin104]

Also, keep in mind all the sealed up moisture can start to "grow". In central FL, I have to clean my 55g drum once every 1-3 months.

 

[Fishfish0001]

If you don't want stuff getting in through the hole just put some type of filter floss or a sponge in the hole. Will allow air though, and stop dirt.

 

[Bosco83]

Ok maybe I'll just make a vent and cover it with a screen. I just heard before that ro/di water container is supposed to be as air tight as possible because it can pull tds from the air. Is that true?

Thanks,
Brian

 

[Fishfish0001]

I've heard that to, and it makes since logically. I don't see how a little hole with some screening/sponge would make that much of a difference in TDS though.

 

[JMartin104]

Ok maybe I'll just make a vent and cover it with a screen. I just heard before that ro/di water container is supposed to be as air tight as possible because it can pull tds from the air. Is that true?

Thanks,
Brian

I would find that quite surprising if any measurable TDS would be found -- especially in the short periods that the water is stored.

 

[Bosco83]

Thanks everyone I drilled just a small hole and that's all I needed the water flows out a lot better now. I just drilled one hole about the size of the ro tubing and super glued some extra window screen material over it to keep bugs out.