t316
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Originally Posted by saltn00b
http:///forum/post/2753242
alright i was basically planning on something almost exactly like your set up. i even have room set aside in the stand for a rubbermaid or maybe some small 20g type top off tank.
few questions:
1) what size is your top off tank, do you wish it was bigger, or is it a good size for your needs?
2) i was thinking of the top off tank too, but someone mentioned just having the RO unit directly top off the tank. i guess that is an option too, but then i would forego all of the niceties / conveniences you have built for yourself, no?
3) do you keep a pump in the salt can for mixing? right now when i make saltwater i mix it in the same type of can, but with a drill and a paintmixing drillbit. but i like being able to have aged salt all of the time.
1- I really can't remember....maybe 20 gal.
No, seems perfect size for me. I can leave town for 3-4 days at a time and not run out of water. I suppose a bigger topoff tank would allow for a longer time away, but I can't go longer than that (feeding wise) anyway, without having somebody stop by.
2- You could have the RO directly running to the tank, but it's such a SLOW process. You would have to manually turn it on/off just the same, or have a float valve (which I don't trust).
3- Yes, there is a small pump that stays in the bottom of the salt tub all the time. The plug runs up out of the top and stays on 24/7 keeping the 30 or so gals. of sw stirred up. Having 30 gals. of sw around at all times is a lifesaver IMO.
http:///forum/post/2753242
alright i was basically planning on something almost exactly like your set up. i even have room set aside in the stand for a rubbermaid or maybe some small 20g type top off tank.
few questions:
1) what size is your top off tank, do you wish it was bigger, or is it a good size for your needs?
2) i was thinking of the top off tank too, but someone mentioned just having the RO unit directly top off the tank. i guess that is an option too, but then i would forego all of the niceties / conveniences you have built for yourself, no?
3) do you keep a pump in the salt can for mixing? right now when i make saltwater i mix it in the same type of can, but with a drill and a paintmixing drillbit. but i like being able to have aged salt all of the time.
1- I really can't remember....maybe 20 gal.
No, seems perfect size for me. I can leave town for 3-4 days at a time and not run out of water. I suppose a bigger topoff tank would allow for a longer time away, but I can't go longer than that (feeding wise) anyway, without having somebody stop by.
2- You could have the RO directly running to the tank, but it's such a SLOW process. You would have to manually turn it on/off just the same, or have a float valve (which I don't trust).
3- Yes, there is a small pump that stays in the bottom of the salt tub all the time. The plug runs up out of the top and stays on 24/7 keeping the 30 or so gals. of sw stirred up. Having 30 gals. of sw around at all times is a lifesaver IMO.
