Water storage tanks

cvanchuck · Apr 30, 2019

Has anyone ever used this tank from tractor supply company? Was thinking about getting two of them for a mixing station.
Norwesco Horizontal Leg Tank, 35 gal.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/horizontal-leg-tank-35-gal?cm_vc=-10005

BadFish619 · Apr 30, 2019

No but I heard those in particular work great.

cvanchuck · Apr 30, 2019

I'm wanting to do two and plum together. One for RODI and the other for Saltwater for automatic water changes on both tanks

High ICP · Apr 30, 2019

That’s such an odd shape

I suppose if you have the real estate it doesn’t matter

https://www.plasticwatertanks.com/c/rmnb4/ace-roto-mold-rectangle-utility-tanks

https://www.plasticwatertanks.com/p/rhh6v/sp0055-mm-55-gallon-upright-plastic-tank

Mark_Ames · Apr 30, 2019

I have 2 of these tanks set up in the way you described. It’s a convenient size and lots of options for adding extra bulkheads.

cvanchuck · Apr 30, 2019

High ICP said:
That’s such an odd shape

I suppose if you have the real estate it doesn’t matter

https://www.plasticwatertanks.com/c/rmnb4/ace-roto-mold-rectangle-utility-tanks

https://www.plasticwatertanks.com/p/rhh6v/sp0055-mm-55-gallon-upright-plastic-tank

Looked into these. Shipping is more than the tank

cvanchuck · Apr 30, 2019

Mark_Ames said:
I have 2 of these tanks set up in the way you described. It’s a convenient size and lots of options for adding extra bulkheads.

Would you mind sending me photos of your setup. Want inspiration for my build.

samnaz · May 1, 2019

Have not used these personally but know many that have with great success. As soon as I have the cash to blow I plan to get a couple for my system.

Mark_Ames · May 1, 2019

cvanchuck said:
Would you mind sending me photos of your setup. Want inspiration for my build.

cvanchuck · May 1, 2019

Mark_Ames said:

Nice build. Thanks

NTKOReefer · May 1, 2019

NTKOReefer · May 1, 2019

I did a remodel on my garage and used them
They work pretty good.
Wish they were 55gal

ithk21620 · May 1, 2019

Those are the tanks I use. Check out the link in my signature for pictures and info on how I have them setup.

miniChou · May 1, 2019

Mark_Ames said:

Wow, this is one of the nicer mixing station setup that I've seen! Can you share where you got the shelving unit? Those tanks fit so nicely in them.

jsvand5 · May 1, 2019

I just picked up one of these for $65 on Facebook. Not really sure what I’ll need one so big for but for some reason I saw it and felt I needed it.

Peace River · May 1, 2019

Mark_Ames said:

Wow! This is a really clean setup and it seems to be well laid out. Just to make sure that I am understanding the flow - it appears that the top container is for RO and the bottom one is for mixed salt water. The orange pipes can take the RO to bucket or to the SW tank. The yellow pipes can take the SW to bucket/hose or recirculate back to the SW tank. Is this correct? What size is the piping? What size is the pump?

Additionally, do you have any aeration in the RO? How much do you run the SW recirc (i.e., only when mixing, periodically, etc.)? Is there any venting in either container to allow for any potential of gassing?

I apologize for overwhelming you with questions! Thanks in advance for the reply!

cvanchuck · May 1, 2019

So many great builds! Thanks all

DangerDave · May 1, 2019

I have that 35 gallon tank, I was using it for a kalk reservoir. I hated the shape of it. I use two vertical 55 gallon tanks for my water making station, it took up almost the same floor space as the two of them.

Dave

Peace River · May 1, 2019

jsvand5 said:
I just picked up one of these for $65 on Facebook. Not really sure what I’ll need one so big for but for some reason I saw it and felt I needed it.

IME, these used containers usually sell in the $100-$125 range so good job on the deal! These containers are really deep so, unless you really need a large volume of water, I have found cutting them in half horizontally and then inverting the top provides a wider range of options and potential uses. Good luck!

Mark_Ames · May 1, 2019

miniChou said:
Wow, this is one of the nicer mixing station setup that I've seen! Can you share where you got the shelving unit? Those tanks fit so nicely in them.

Thanks! I got the shelving unit at Fleet Farm, but I’ve also seen it on sale at Menard’s for $29.99. It’s pretty sturdy with each shelf rated for up to 500#.

https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/edsal-4-level-rivet-shelving-black/0000000253114?bc=