Moving mixing station

[thesoulpatch]

So i'm going to create a movable mixing station to transfer FSW to my tank, which is on the other side of the house from my RODI unit. Looking to use the 44/55 gallon brute trash can to transfer the water. Was thinking something along the lines of this cart, or maybe even this thought? Unless anyone has any other ideas?

 

[Woodyman]

So i'm going to create a movable mixing station to transfer FSW to my tank, which is on the other side of the house from my RODI unit. Looking to use the 44/55 gallon brute trash can to transfer the water. Was thinking something along the lines of this cart, or maybe even this thought? Unless anyone has any other ideas?

What about a transfer pump? Then you can save yourself the hassle of moving anything, just flip a switch (or plug/unplug, depending on how you set it up).

 

[thesoulpatch]

Can't have anything running in the attic or through the house per wife.

 

[Woodyman]

Can't have anything running in the attic or through the house per wife.

Retractable hose/tubing

 

[thesoulpatch]

its about 80-90 ft from the RODI unit. So I love the ideas though!

 

[Woodyman]

its about 80-90 ft from the RODI unit. So I love the ideas though!

That's a shame...

 

[Woodyman]

That's a shame...

But they do make 100ft hoses....

 

[Woodyman]

Any chance of moving the RO/DI unit closer to the tank?

 

[thesoulpatch]

Nope, it's in the garage added to the water softener, only spot in house it fits. It's far to long to go under the cabinets.

 

[thesoulpatch]

Syncra ADV Advanced 5.5 Aquarium Pump (1500 GPH) - this is pump I got to mix the NSW​

 

[thesoulpatch]

Retractable hose/tubing

Well after talking to my wife she said this would be okay! So I think this is the route I'll go! Now just hope that pump will pump it that far.

 

[Woodyman]

Well after talking to my wife she said this would be okay! So I think this is the route I'll go! Now just hope that pump will pump it that far.

What is the total height your transferring the water? And do you plan on using that same pump you bought for mixing to do the transfer?

 

[thesoulpatch]

Display will be about 4-5ft off the ground and the plan was to use that same pump since it would be plumed into the station with a barb going out to fill up tank

 

[Woodyman]

Display will be about 4-5ft off the ground and the plan was to use that same pump since it would be plumed into the station with a barb going out to fill up tank

That pump is rated for 11.5ft of height, so I would imagine it'll get th job done. Having the pump back in the mix station vs say halfway though will make a difference though so I would not expect it to pump at the rated 1450, but I don't see any issues with this plan.

Just make sure you secure that hose when you click on the pump from ~90 feet away at your mixing station.

I've made that mistake before only to have to run back to turn off the pump and then go back to clean up all my spilled water..