Need Mixing Station Tanks

Eye H8 Empty V · Jan 17, 2020

Hey everyone I’m looking at building my RODI Mixing station and need a recommendation for tanks. I’m thinking of 50gal cylindrical with 10gal increment markings. I’ve seen them on some threads but haven’t been able to source them for a “reasonable” price.

Any help is much appreciated!

vetteguy53081 · Jan 17, 2020

Most everyone uses brute cans which are easy to drill and seal

Eye H8 Empty V · Jan 17, 2020

vetteguy53081 said:
Most everyone uses brute cans which are easy to drill and seal

I’ve got a few of those already but want something a little more substantial like vertical cylindrical tanks with gallon markings. They look so clean and I’m guessing easier to measure out the salt.

Han · Jan 17, 2020

I use these, 55 gallons each.

Topekoms · Jan 17, 2020

This is my mixing station ordered them from my lfs

hyprc · Jan 17, 2020

I was looking at U-Line. They have freshwater and brine storage tanks. Found it interesting most containers aren't rated for storing saltwater (but hey, many store strong acids/basics without issue so what do I know).

35ppt · Jan 17, 2020

Those opaque tanks with graduations are super nice but a bit pricey, a cheaper option is to get the blue 50 gallon plastic drums(easy to find cheap on Craigslist) and put a couple uniseals and barb street tees with a length of clear vinyl hose where you make your own graduations.

Eye H8 Empty V · Jan 17, 2020

Han said:
I use these, 55 gallons each.

Do you have info on these tanks?
Is the salt tank hard to mix because it’s not cylindrical?

Thanks!

Eye H8 Empty V · Jan 17, 2020

I was thinking of going with these because they’re only about $100 and can get them from Home Depot but I think they’re going to take up a lot of space.

Silent · Jan 17, 2020

Tractor supply has lots of them. Many like the Norwesco brand.

Han · Jan 17, 2020

Eye H8 Empty V said:
Do you have info on these tanks?
Is the salt tank hard to mix because it’s not cylindrical?

Thanks!

I got them here: https://www.ntotank.com/55gallon-ac...MI2N-Gu7ip5gIViJOzCh207guNEAQYAiABEgKm_PD_BwE

Shipping was a killer because of their size though. I have no problems mixing saltwater, not sure if you can tell from the picture but I have it set up where I just isolate the salt tank from the fresh and use the pump to recirculate the water to mix.

mygsris2slo4u · Jan 17, 2020

I have 55 gallon ace rotomold vertical rectangle tanks that were ordered from rural king a few years ago with free shipping (showed up UPS). Oddly the 55 gallon vertical round tanks did not qualify for free shipping and would've doubled my price.

JoshH · Jan 18, 2020

Eye H8 Empty V said:
I was thinking of going with these because they’re only about $100 and can get them from Home Depot but I think they’re going to take up a lot of space.

If you stacked them one ontop of the other in a framed shelf they would take up very little space

SuncrestReef · Jan 18, 2020

Go to this site and enter your zip code. It will tell you the nearest location you can pick up a tank with no shipping fees.

Vertical Storage Tanks | Plastic Liquid Storage Tanks

www.ntotank.com

SeaJay · Jan 19, 2020

I got mine at northern tool.

RomoTech Poly Storage Tank Square, 50-Gallon Capacity, Model# 2391 | Northern Tool

This RomoTech Poly Storage Tank is designed for convenient dispensing and storage of chemicals. Approved for use with potable water, agricultural c...

m.northerntool.com

Comes in 50 and 32 gal with vented lids and bulkheads installed. The plastic is thick enough that I can drill it to tap in 1/4” fittings so I don’t have to try to get a nut on the inside.

Eye H8 Empty V · Jan 19, 2020

SuncrestReef said:
Go to this site and enter your zip code. It will tell you the nearest location you can pick up a tank with no shipping fees.

Vertical Storage Tanks | Plastic Liquid Storage Tanks

www.ntotank.com

Thanks!

Eye H8 Empty V · Jan 19, 2020

SeaJay said:
I got mine at northern tool.

RomoTech Poly Storage Tank Square, 50-Gallon Capacity, Model# 2391 | Northern Tool

This RomoTech Poly Storage Tank is designed for convenient dispensing and storage of chemicals. Approved for use with potable water, agricultural c...

m.northerntool.com

Comes in 50 and 32 gal with vented lids and bulkheads installed. The plastic is thick enough that I can drill it to tap in 1/4” fittings so I don’t have to try to get a nut on the inside.