Mixing Station Overview

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Mixing Station Overview

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A video walkthrough of my new saltwater mixing station.
These are 55 gal. drums from Uline:
www.uline.com/...
All other parts are from BRS.

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@stretsbandit 2 жыл бұрын

Using the same pump to drain the tank too for water changes, that is brilliant, glad I seen this before I start my build this week

@thereefaholic 5 ай бұрын

Well done and quite a traditional set up. I have added a simple circulation pump to my salt side to keep it evenly heated and to keep it from going stale. Yes o know there are no organics in the mix so it theoretically can sit, but a simple cheap maxi jet pump will keep the mix swirling.

@arringar 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sad I can only like this video once. I was going to use brute cans because I didn't want to pay $500 for liquid storage containers, but ended up getting these barrels for nearly the same price as the brute cans. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

@nicklarosa4225 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Good luck!

@TheReefCorner 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! I sell saltwater fish and use a BRS RO unit as well. I am constantly changing cartridges and membranes and seeing your unit up behind the tank could make it a pain to get to and service. I would probably take the RO unit and shift it a bit to the right so that anytime it requires work you can easily stand in front of it without anything getting in your way. Thanks again for the great video!!!

@nicklarosa4225 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I actually thought about that very thing as I was setting this up. I left 1ft and a half of space behind the tanks so I can walk behind there and change out the filters. I've already changed out the RO filter and had plenty of room.

@TheReefCorner 3 жыл бұрын

@@nicklarosa4225 Awesome, and thanks again for sharing this great video!!!

@DJRip83 3 жыл бұрын

I've built a few water changing stations and trashed them. Yours is by far the best, exactly what I was looking for. Your video is short and still descriptive. Thank you I feel like most people make videos to hear themselves talk nowadays. If it's not too much to ask can you post the links for the materials you used, I would like to build the exact same water changing station.

@nicklarosa4225 3 жыл бұрын

Here's the list. I ordered everything from BRS. You should be able to copy and paste the items into their search bar. Good Luck! 1” Schedule 80 Cross Slip x Slip x Slip x Slip Ordered1 1" Schedule 80 Union Slip x Thread Ordered2 1” Schedule 80 90° Elbow Slip x Slip Ordered2 1” Schedule 80 45° Elbow Slip x Spigot (Street) Ordered2 1” Schedule 80 90° Elbow Slip x Spigot (Street) Ordered2 1” Uniseal Ordered3 1” Schedule 80 Union Slip x Slip Ordered3 1" x 46" Green Schedule 40 Pipe Ordered3 1" Male Thread Quick Connect Cam Lever Coupling - B Ordered3 1” Schedule 80 Straight Barb x Female Thread Ordered3 1” Schedule 80 Tee Slip x Slip x Slip Ordered4 1” Cepex Ball Valve Ordered8 1" Male Thread Quick Connect Cam Lever Adapter - F

@DJRip83 3 жыл бұрын

@@nicklarosa4225 thanks, youre the man

@TLYRIDER 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed!

@tiusica 2 жыл бұрын

Very neat setup. Pretty much the same as mine however I use the home depot pvc pipes and unions. A fraction of the cost with the same benefits. I used the rest of my money to buy corals and fish. Isn’t that what’s all about?

@nicklarosa4225 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I did get a bit carried away. It was collision course of sorts; a kid in a candy store and Christmas morning combined ! :)

@MrRobDale 4 ай бұрын

Where did you buy the tanks?

@hrtbrk1127 Жыл бұрын

Other than the 2 uniseals on the bottom, how did you connect the unions to the bulkhead? Did you just run pvc pipe through?

@nicklarosa4225 Жыл бұрын

yes, I pushed a pvc pipe straight through the uniseal. It's been holding fine; no leaks. Just be sure to get the correct sized uniseals for whatever pvc size pipe you're using.

@justhere9937 Жыл бұрын

Am having a hard time finding the correct size cam locks, what size and where did you purchase your. Planning on using your design

@TLYRIDER 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 🤩 that’s a cool set up, how long did it take to build all these ?

@nicklarosa4225 3 жыл бұрын

I took my time. All together it was a weekend's worth of work. You have to measure twice and cut once! :). Then dry fit the PVC pipes to make sure it all fits correctly. Then glue and then check for leaks.

@Mezzers83 2 жыл бұрын

Great setup. What is the name of those hose clamps? Trying to find them online.

@nicklarosa4225 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark ! Those are cam lever quick connects. I got them from Bulk Reef Supply.

@j-s2526 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of rubber grommet are you using at the bottoms of the tank and the side of the tank? Any issues with leaking from those grommets?

@nicklarosa4225 3 жыл бұрын

I used 1" Uniseals. I bought them from BRS. I've had these barrels for just about nine months now filled with water to the top of the barrel. No leaks. www.bulkreefsupply.com/uniseal-bulkheads.html

@choconut74 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the pump from? :) and which model is it? Thanks a lot for sharing, awesome system

@choconut74 3 жыл бұрын

Wow never mind just as I commented, you mentioned the make and model lol

@adamreiser6595 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you have two quick connects between the tanks rather than just one?

@nicklarosa4225 3 жыл бұрын

I use the two middle quick connects to fill and drain the display tank for my water changes. I'll do that as my next video and show how it works.

@kevinp2561 3 жыл бұрын

How did you get the lid cut like that? I have 4 of these 55g barrels I've been thinking about using for a water mixing station. Super clean setup. Thanks for the inspiration!

@nicklarosa4225 3 жыл бұрын

I bought them like that. Uline has them with the separate lids. Great tanks, easy to clean. Thanks for the comment !

@fishheadH2o 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicklarosa4225 can you provide us a link?

@emmgeevideo 2 жыл бұрын

You may have answered this question already but can you tell me the name/model of the tanks and where you got them? Would have been handy to put that in the description box.

@nicklarosa4225 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea, apologies for not doing that. Here's the link for the drums. They are 55 gal. from Uline. Very sturdy, easy to clean. www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-10757NAT/Drums/Plastic-Drum-55-Gallon-Closed-Top-Natural?pricode=WB0298&gadtype=pla&id=S-10757NAT&gclid=CjwKCAiAx8KQBhAGEiwAD3EiP40NfzRFXY7ZSBMehg9WxL3sA472mF4roc-KdHvJMK9gaYe8PkQcphoCM2AQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

@TLYRIDER 3 жыл бұрын

When can we see part 2?

@nicklarosa4225 3 жыл бұрын

My next water change will be in about 2 weeks!

@TLYRIDER 3 жыл бұрын

@@nicklarosa4225 can’t wait

@johnpoulson384 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the tanks

@nicklarosa4225 3 жыл бұрын

I bought them online at Uline. Here's the link - www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-9945NAT/Drums/Plastic-Drum-with-Lid-55-Gallon-Open-Top-Natural?model=S-9945NAT&RootChecked=yes