water storage

I use a brute trashcan and I think that's pretty standard in the hobby.

 

I use a 20 gallon storage tot, covered with a float valve in it, so I do not flood it, it is placed on a shelf about 5 feet up.
it is also use for top of water for my tank all the time, and can drain it into my 15 gallon tank where I mix salt.

 

You want a Brute not only because they are strong, but also because they won't adversely affect your water.

 

Anywhere that sells farm supplys most often sell poly tanks, you can get them in many different shapes and sizes. I have 100 gal for fresh water, and a 65 for salt

 

Brilliant ideas. I'm glad neonbender posted this b/c I too was looking at getting an Ro/di. My question is - how large a storage container would people suggest on a 60 gallon tank with about 30 gallon sump? I'm limited in storage space in our company's utility room.

 

This is what ya need. Its what I use and have never had any issues.

http://www.denhartogindustries.com/vertical-tanks-dome-top/
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4395+14690&pcatid=14690

 

Source supply is closed on mine when not using it. (You just don't want the membrane to dry out...water should stay in the canister). I turn off the source as otherwise I would be worried about the possibility of a leak. lol

 

Turn off the source. While you probably have a pressurized shut off valve in that set up which will turn off when under pressure (such as when a float valve turns off the supply) there's really no reason to take that kind of chance that something will fail and cause a flood.

 

As Bud said, it's important to flush the membrane before using it after it has sat/ They sell flush kits if you don't want to DIY it like Bud did.

 

I think if you look at all the valves on the top you should open the 1 in the middle and the 1 on the right this will flush the membrane. Be sure your waste water hose is secured at end by drain or you will have a large mess real fast.
But the idea of T and valves is good like he says.
I have  a shut off where it comes in, I have 2 where the waste water comes out 1 to the drain and 1 for a bucket to do water changes in fresh water tank. the rodi water I can get from 3 points one to fill up my 15 gallon top off tank with a float valve at the end, one runs into my 15 gallon tank for making salt water, and the other on off valve is where I can fill buckets from when I need to.