Water safe container for ato

[ChimolaFish]

So I have a float valve on my sump and Im ready to get some sort of water container that holds around fifteen gallons for a gravity fed ato. Looking for cheap, any ideas? Will also be able to be drilled for a ro\di line (what is that, like 1\8"?)

 

[toothybugs]

What kind of space and dimensions are we working with?

 

[Reeferz412]

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/74/73/63/00/0074736300115_500X500.jpg

I use this. i just run the hose right in the spout along with the heater inside and pump. Better looking than a bucket. It's from a company called Buddeez and is their jumbo multi use food container. Walmart holds them.

 

[sleepydoc]

Pretty much any HDPE container will work. Generally people look for food grade/NSF certified containers, but there are plenty that aren't certified that still work.

 

[ChimolaFish]

In terms of dimensions, probably about 1.5' by 2', but if its shallow enough, I might just put it under my tank, on top of my sump, haha. Janky.
And Reeferz, that could work. Is that like a dog food container or something?

 

[ChimolaFish]

Pretty much any HDPE container will work. Generally people look for food grade/NSF certified containers, but there are plenty that aren't certified that still work.

Yea I just didn' know if there was a good go to that people like, kinda like brute trash cans are the norm

 

[asudavew]

http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Products-Aqua-Tainer-Gallon-Container/dp/B001QC31G6

I like to use the aquatainer. I get them at Walmart though.
They already have plumping threads in the lid.

 

[fishgate]

I wouldn't use that large a reservoir for your ATO unless your tank can absorb all of the water at once. Think worst case scenario.

 

[Larz_1]

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/74/73/63/00/0074736300115_500X500.jpg

I use this. i just run the hose right in the spout along with the heater inside and pump. Better looking than a bucket. It's from a company called Buddeez and is their jumbo multi use food container. Walmart holds them.

+1
That's what I use also.

Actually, I use 2 - plumbed together.
They sit behind my stand.
That gives me about 14 gallons total.

 

[gfc_03]

Pretty much any HDPE container will work. Generally people look for food grade/NSF certified containers, but there are plenty that aren't certified that still work.

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[EvenFurther]

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[aqua1dude]

I use a food storage container from a restaurant supply store. It's 5.5 gallons

 

[dgt1128]

a Rubbermaid container from walmart should work.

 

[mfinn]

This is what I use for top off on my 50 gallon tank.

http://www.petco.com/product/5867/G...-_-ProductDetail_3-_-Gamma Vittles Vault-5867

 

[JoeDaReefer]

Check this out!

Its a pricy solution but looks sleek, useful, and shows how much water you have

http://advancedacrylics.com/collections/auto-top-off/products/copy-of-10-gal-black-ato-1

 

[SnoopyDaPimp]

(what is that, like 1\8"?)

I believe the "standard" line from what I have seen leaving the DI on home units has an OD of .25 (1/4) and an ID of .17 (roughly 11/64)

 

[Reefvet]

Food grade plastic rating

You dont install the wheels !

 

[ChimolaFish]

Check this out!

Its a pricy solution but looks sleek, useful, and shows how much water you have

http://advancedacrylics.com/collections/auto-top-off/products/copy-of-10-gal-black-ato-1

Ive seen those, so nice, but rather expensive

 

[ChimolaFish]

I ended up going with the dog food option. Its built really well

 

[Shaummy]

I use one of these dog food storage containers..comes in a few different sizes etc..

http://www.petco.com/product/13420/Gamma-Vittles-Vault-Plus.aspx?CoreCat=certona-_-ProductListTopRated_Dog_3-_-Gamma%20Vittles%20Vault%20Plus-13420

Edit...oops..guess you already chose one