Water prep and storage

[symon]

Just wanted to throw this in the DIY section, let me know what you think!
I am in the process of hooking up a R/O unit, i have had to buy my water to put in this thing!

 

[dueces]

really nice...this is my next project. Can you give some description of what you did? and used?
thanks

 

[symon]

I just bought a trash can from Home depot, there is a submirsable pump in the bottom and the plumbing, you see on the right side the plumbing allows the water to flow back into the trashcan, on the left i have a hose fitting and valve, i close the right valve and open the left to pump the water out to my tank in the house!
i think i have like 60 bucks into this, but the time saved is Priceless!

 

[bgrae001]

Is that trash can food safe? I was told that the salt would leach the plastic. If I am wrong please let me know. I used to store my water in a 32 gal brute trash can when I lived in the states. I just moved to Germany and I am having a devil of a time finding something to store my salt water in to age it. Any ideas?
Brian

 

[symon]

I have to say i never even checked , it's a rubbermaid trashcan, i will have to look into it! I have noticed that when i mix my salt , i have to recheck it before i use it, salinity was low after cycling for a weekish! well really no matter if it isn't I will find something that is safe and adapt my system!

 

[dueces]

Symon
I have never plumbed anything before so forgive me for my questions but.....
what size pvc piping did you use? is there a certain size i need?
Do you have it secured to anything or is it free standing?
What size hose fitting?
How do I connect it to the pump. Can i use a extra MJ 1200 to move the water?
did you get all this stuff at HD?
thanks

 

[extremepcs]

Hi,
Do you leave the pump running for circulation? If so, does it heat up your water too much? I left a utility pump running in my storage bin for 48 hours and the water temp got to over 100 deg F!