ro/di water storage

[tranceFusion]

how can I store water, both unmixed for topping off and mixed w/ salt for changes..? do i need to do anything special, or just use a bucket/jug/etc?

thanks

 

[cav]

I have 2 25 litre containers with screw lids on the spout that I keep my RO in

 

[fsn77]

I store mixed sw in the buckets the salt mix came in after I've used up the mix.
RO/DI gets stored in two 7 gallon drinking water jugs I bought in the camping section at W-M.

 

[tranceFusion]

do i need to keep the mixed water moving?

 

[fsn77]

Some people do, I don't. I'll mix if for a few hours with a powerhead, then store it for up to 3 weeks before using it -- never had a problem doing it this way.

 

[tranceFusion]

so should i use a powerhead to mix the salt? i can't just stir it up with my arm or a kitchen spoon?

 

[clown-lover]

I use old salt buckets for the makeup water and a 40 gallon trashcan for the salt mix container.

 

[kjbrat]

I use a kitchen spoon (solely devoted to my tanks) to mix the salt in until it dissolves, then put a powerhead in to help aerate the water.

 

[Almondsaz]

I use some 5 gallon containers I got for $6 at my LFS that I keep my RO in, I try to keep 2 5 gallon containers of RO and 1 5 gallon of RO I use each week for my automatic top off.

I use a large rubermaid trash container that is new...to mix salt water. I start the mix on Thursday evening and do my water change on Sunday. I know that many don't do that, but now it is habit.....and habits are hard to break. I do believe that you need to mix the saltwater 24 hours before you use it. I use 2 powerheads to keep the water moving and mixing. You only need one.

 

[Grins]

I keep a Rubbermaid Brute can for my salt mix. Has a heater and a pump in it.