The Miracle Tank

[Lowell Lemon]

Good morning all! Snow possible today...yeah? ;Blackeye

 

[LadyMac]

Morning! I’m playing hooky from work today. Head hurts so hanging with the pups and fish. They don’t mind here’s some spam on the progress at work. Still have to clean the tile and do some finishing but it looks ok. We are almost through with this place. I wish it would hurry. Hubbs wants to start building buildings. That will be fun cause I can hide inside lol. This stuff kills my hands but I like the end results.

 

[Dolelo96]

Like I said..no respect for personal space ;Woot;Woot

Good morning everyone!

 

[fishguy242]

good morning all...

 

[brett_schn]

morning everyone! anyone know if im able to keep rodi mixing and the system outside? I would keep it covered 100% of the time. im going to dig into it but let me know if you have any more info

 

[najer]

morning everyone! anyone know if im able to keep rodi mixing and the system outside? I would keep it covered 100% of the time. im going to dig into it but let me know if you have any more info

My guess is that in Florida temperature swings might be an issue to address?

 

[LadyMac]

morning everyone! anyone know if im able to keep rodi mixing and the system outside? I would keep it covered 100% of the time. im going to dig into it but let me know if you have any more info

That’s a good question and I think it would be something I need to look into as well. I have the RO Buddie and it’s attached to the garden hose lol. But the unit is inside with the tubing hung out my window. The unit is sitting by my wall.

 

[Fin]

morning everyone! anyone know if im able to keep rodi mixing and the system outside? I would keep it covered 100% of the time. im going to dig into it but let me know if you have any more info

I know people that keep their system in one of those plastic sheds outside. Just need to get the water to the right temp before mixing or adding to the tank.

 

[brett_schn]

My guess is that in Florida temperature swings might be an issue to address?

the only temp swings is super hot and hot as h**l
after some readings I read that I can be done. just paint the containers and cover them. only problem I would have to bring water inside to cool before adding to tank. but I would have it right outside my window and I have a hose there too to hookup RODI

 

[brett_schn]

I know people that keep their system in one of those plastic sheds outside. Just need to get the water to the right temp before mixing or adding to the tank.

so I can't mix at 85F. my pool stays cool but its open top. I would like to avoid the sheds because they get SUPER HOT

 

[brett_schn]

I think I could get away with a cheap 1 hp or even a 1/3hp chiller for $200 or so and that should do the job.
would I need to keep the water at 78 at all times or just when mixing and adding to the tank?

 

[fishguy242]

morning everyone! anyone know if im able to keep rodi mixing and the system outside? I would keep it covered 100% of the time. im going to dig into it but let me know if you have any more info

no proof ,but i would say no

 

[brett_schn]

no proof ,but i would say no

I just read of someone in Cali who's done it for a few years.

"The location does get some sun. There is a tree providing shade right over it, but it’s not covered all the time. I think the shelving cover does help. I painted the NSW container black and left a strip unpainted so I can see the water level. I have never seen any algae growing in the RODI storage container, but I do get a small amount of green in the chloramine monster (probably because it’s not covered as well, and there is probably more stuff for the algae to grow with in it). But beggars can’t be choosers. If you’re looking for an outdoor setup, it can definitely be done."
direct quote
and he's running 65g mixing. I would probably be 30 at max

 

[fishguy242]

I think I could get away with a cheap 1 hp or even a 1/3hp chiller for $200 or so and that should do the job.
would I need to keep the water at 78 at all times or just when mixing and adding to the tank?

nope not worth it,get shut offs for all three hoses,make buckets stack em,remove ro and turn all valves off ,will keep unit primed and full

 

[brett_schn]

nope not worth it,get shut offs for all three hoses,make buckets stack em,remove ro and turn all valves off ,will keep unit primed and full

I just don't have a ton of room to keep buckets. I have them scattered across the house and mammas been giving me the look

 

[Fin]

I keep my fresh and salt water outside now un blue barrels. My RO unit Is inside though.

 

[brett_schn]

I keep my fresh and salt water outside now un blue barrels. My RO unit Is inside though.

have you noticed any ill effects?

 

[Fin]

have you noticed any ill effects?

Other than the two hurricanes, no. I had just moved it outside a few weeks before Laura and only did a few water changes and top offs before all heck broke loose.

 

[fishguy242]

@brett_schn if painting?? paint them white,not black,will reflect sun better,black will boil them

 

[brett_schn]

@brett_schn if painting?? paint them white,not black,will reflect sun better,black will boil them

Yeah but black would block out more light. But I was thinking just build up the white enough layers should be good