What to use to mix the salt

Discussion in 'Salt' started by Kanook, Sep 30, 2008.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Kanook

    Kanook Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2008
    Messages:
    91
    Hi I am planning on getting a trash can to mix up the salt batches and im wondering what kind of powerhead or air bubbler to get?
     
    Kanook, Sep 30, 2008
    Kanook, Sep 30, 2008
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. techno2

    techno2 Stylophora

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2007
    Messages:
    959
    Hi
    Any powerhead will do. If it is a large can, maybe two. An airstone is helpful as well.
    Water / Salt, hand mix, then add powerhead. This works quite well for me.

    Of course I got the idea from here so its not mine.


    Cheers
     
    techno2, Sep 30, 2008
    techno2, Sep 30, 2008
    #2
    1 person likes this.
  3. REDMANS CUBE

    REDMANS CUBE Fire Shrimp

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2008
    Messages:
    335
    i dont know if this has to be said. but i will anyway. make sure the trash can is plastic and wash is really well before using. but with that being said, it would have to be some special kind of metal trash can that could hold water!
     
    REDMANS CUBE, Sep 30, 2008
    REDMANS CUBE, Sep 30, 2008
    #3
  4. target001

    target001 Skunk Shrimp

    Joined:
    May 31, 2007
    Messages:
    293
    Location:
    South Australia
    and a heater ;D
     
    target001, Sep 30, 2008
    target001, Sep 30, 2008
    #4
  5. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2008
    Messages:
    5,958
    Location:
    Chesterfield, VA
    i didn't have to use a heater when i mixed my saltwater because i kept it in the room with my chiller it stay a nice 86 degrees in there.
     
    sostoudt, Sep 30, 2008
    sostoudt, Sep 30, 2008
    #5
  6. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2005
    Messages:
    1,024
    Location:
    Sydney, Australia

    took words outta my mouth!! karma!;)
     
    mattgeezer, Sep 30, 2008
    mattgeezer, Sep 30, 2008
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. Stevet86

    Stevet86 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 2008
    Messages:
    94
    Location:
    Eastern PA
    Got a large plastic storage container and mix everything up with an old mag 5 sitting around. I put a spout on the bottom of the container to drain it all into a bucket when finished.
     
    Stevet86, Oct 1, 2008
    Stevet86, Oct 1, 2008
    #7
  8. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2008
    Messages:
    3,153
    Location:
    St. Louis
    might want to think about a water sensor/alarm if you are going to be like me and forget to turn off your RO/DI unit. I have done this way too many times...turn on the unit and go on my merry way...and forget about it until the next day! :eek:. Of course the basement is flooded but that is not a big deal as it is not finished...what is a big deal is the powerstrip that is by it and the washer and dryer that is plugged in near it!

    Also make sure you do not have a hole in your can....I bought a 50g can so I could just dump a 50g bag of salt in there..pefect esp the way I go through salt water! Well I set it up...forgot about it and went down the next day and the can was empty almost but the floor was soaked. There was a tiny hole towards the bottom of the can!
     
    schackmel, Oct 1, 2008
    schackmel, Oct 1, 2008
    #8
  9. Stevet86

    Stevet86 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 2008
    Messages:
    94
    Location:
    Eastern PA
    Been there done that with the RO/DI unit. Been several times I've gotten up from bed to turn the thing off and have water to be cleaned up the following morning. I'm gonna try one of those float shut offs and see how that goes.
     
    Stevet86, Oct 1, 2008
    Stevet86, Oct 1, 2008
    #9
  10. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2008
    Messages:
    584
    Location:
    Ontario, Canada
    I've learned the hard way as well- I set an alarm in the kitchen (could even use a timer on the oven) for a few hours or however long you want to let the RODI unit run for. At least that way you don't have to be constantly be checking your watch- or for the worst, have to clean up the great flood :p
     
    Phayes, Oct 2, 2008
    Phayes, Oct 2, 2008
    #10
Page 1 of 2