lurch Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I'm wanting to set up my mixing station. I was wondering where everyone buys their mixing barrels? I'm looking for 25 to 30 gallon barrels. If anybody has done this let me know where you got your barrels from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I got mine at Green Concepts Containers in Gresham. They have a huge selection of every shape & size of storage containers. They advertise on Craigslist where you can see a lot of their selection: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bfd/d/portland-green-concepts/6921696553.html 2227 NW Eleven Mile Ave, Gresham, OR 97030 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurch Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 That's exactly what I'm looking for thank you very much I'll be contacting them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcallmenny Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I have literally the same two containers from the same place. Best thing I could have ever done for my water station. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 2 hours ago, lurch said: That's exactly what I'm looking for thank you very much I'll be contacting them By the way, if you haven’t yet figured out what additional parts you’ll need for your mixing station, I have a full annotated parts list from mine on my R2R build thread: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/suncrestreefs-red-sea-reefer-xl-425-build.358990/page-34#post-6173194 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Z Reef Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Nice write up SuncrestReef! What did you guys pay for those Norwesco containers? My new build needs a more solid station like that...55 gal RO barrel is ok but that setup is slick! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 27 minutes ago, Blue Z Reef said: Nice write up SuncrestReef! What did you guys pay for those Norwesco containers? My new build needs a more solid station like that...55 gal RO barrel is ok but that setup is slick! I can't remember the exact price, but I think it was about $150 for each 75 gallon container. They came with a pre-installed 1.25" threaded bulkhead at the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyCrabs Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 They have what you need there. I got my 275 gallon food grade totes for my garden there. Plus my 15 gallon buckets for mixed salt. Huge selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 19 hours ago, SuncrestReef said: I can't remember the exact price, but I think it was about $150 for each 75 gallon container. They came with a pre-installed 1.25" threaded bulkhead at the bottom. Those are pretty nice I have to say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, albertareef said: Those are pretty nice I have to say... I also like that this model has flat surfaces at the top making it easy to add other bulkheads for both plumbing and cable/tubing access. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorseReef Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 OK, Looks like I am headed to Gresham on my lunch break to pick up two of the 25 Gallon tanks. Thanks a lot Suncrest. All you do is cost me money when I see your setup. JK. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, MorseReef said: OK, Looks like I am headed to Gresham on my lunch break to pick up two of the 25 Gallon tanks. Thanks a lot Suncrest. All you do is cost me money when I see your setup. JK. My work here is done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorseReef Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Ok, just picked up my tanks. Two 25 Gall vertical tanks. Had my salt tank bulkhead swapped out to a 1" instead of the 3/4" it come with. Now I need to build a stand and get the piping going. Then I can hook up the extra DOS to do automatic water changes. Can't wait. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorseReef Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 SuncrestReef, Where did you buy the color fittings? I see bulk reef supply has the colored tubing but not the colored fittings. Besides white and grey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibondy Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Purchased from the same source in Gresham as others. My tank is directly on the other side of that wall making all lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 53 minutes ago, MorseReef said: SuncrestReef, Where did you buy the color fittings? I see bulk reef supply has the colored tubing but not the colored fittings. Besides white and grey. I got most of the fittings at Aquarium Specialty: https://www.aquariumspecialty.com/parts-plumbing/pvc-parts.html The 3-way elbows I found at FormuFit: https://formufit.com/collections/3-way-pvc-corner-elbow/available-colors_orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 SuncrestReef, Thanks for the awesome R2R writeup, and detailed photos. I've been planning my mixing station, and going to update with some of your details. For Water Tanks, I got a recommendation to check out National Tank Outlet. When you select tanks, Filter for available FROM WA. And then Drive There to pick it up. https://www.ntotank.com/vertical-storage-tanks I just ordered two 75 gallon tanks at $130/ea, plus single $25 pickup charge. Pickup is at Norwesco | Washougal, WA. (I haven't gotten the pickup notice yet, so this is a "wait for them" topic.) https://www.ntotank.com/75gallon-norwesco-white-vertical-storage-tank-x9749447 One question about your setup. It looks like you've got an Apex Temp Probe at the bottom of your salt water tub. Is the Temp probe Fully Submersible like this? I've never been sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 18 minutes ago, obrien.david.j said: SuncrestReef, Thanks for the awesome R2R writeup, and detailed photos. I've been planning my mixing station, and going to update with some of your details. For Water Tanks, I got a recommendation to check out National Tank Outlet. When you select tanks, Filter for available FROM WA. And then Drive There to pick it up. https://www.ntotank.com/vertical-storage-tanks I just ordered two 75 gallon tanks at $130/ea, plus single $25 pickup charge. Pickup is at Norwesco | Washougal, WA. (I haven't gotten the pickup notice yet, so this is a "wait for them" topic.) https://www.ntotank.com/75gallon-norwesco-white-vertical-storage-tank-x9749447 One question about your setup. It looks like you've got an Apex Temp Probe at the bottom of your salt water tub. Is the Temp probe Fully Submersible like this? I've never been sure. Wow, I never knew Norwesco had a location in Washougal. That’s a good price! Yes, I have a temperature and salinity probe fully submerged in my salt mixing tank. They work fine and have been in there for about 16 months now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 BTW, I was not concerned with Timeline when I placed my order. I just got confirmation of of the order, and an expectation of 2-3wks. Which is fine with me. Quote Dear David OBrien, Your order # Rxxx status is now Processing. Thank you for your order - we appreciate your business! Your tank is built at the manufacturer with a lead time of 2-3 weeks. We have queued your order with the manufacturer and will email you a trip number as soon as it is ready for pick up. Please do not try to pick up at factory until you receive your trip number as the factory will not have it ready until then. Thank you, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurch Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 On 7/6/2019 at 12:20 PM, SuncrestReef said: I got mine at Green Concepts Containers in Gresham. They have a huge selection of every shape & size of storage containers. They advertise on Craigslist where you can see a lot of their selection: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bfd/d/portland-green-concepts/6921696553.html 2227 NW Eleven Mile Ave, Gresham, OR 97030 what pump are you using with yours I bought the 50 gallon containers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 19 minutes ago, lurch said: what pump are you using with yours I bought the 50 gallon containers I'm using the Pan World NH-150PS: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pan-world-150ps.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyk Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) These 50 gallon rectangular tanks are what I went with. I got them from ruralking.com with free shipping that took 8 weeks. They don't have them in stock currently but I found them here: https://www.plastic-mart.com/product/913/55-gallon-portable-utility-tanks-sp0055-mm Edited August 15, 2019 by freddyk Oops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyCrabs Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 How do you clean the build up or slime that occurs in the salt mixing tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, CrabbyCrabs said: How do you clean the build up or slime that occurs in the salt mixing tanks? Once per year I drain the saltwater tank, disconnect the plumbing (thankfully I used unions), and use a long handled mop (that has never touched any detergents) and garden hose to scrub the inside. The deposits usually come off easily with plain water and a bit of friction. Then I rinse it with a few gallons of RO/DI, let it air dry in the sun for a day, then put it back in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyCrabs Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I must be doing something wrong. I have 16 gallon barrels I use and have to clean them every month or so or they develop sludge on the bottom and start to stink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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