DIY Reverse Osmosis Reserve Tank

A reverse osmosis reserve can be made very easily. Although you must also do it right the first time mistakes do not go over well with disease and bacteria. So make sure you follow all of the steps and not think that one can be skimped on to save money. You must already have a reverse osmosis for this reserve your building to do any good. A reverse osmosis reserve is cost efficient as well so you do not have to worry about breaking the bank for excess water.

1. Determine how much water you will want to collect. You can do this by evaluating how much money you want to spend and also how many things you will use the water for.

2. Your going to have to keep your rain barrel 3-5 ft off the ground. This will ensure that you can get every last bit out of it. I put mine on 3 tires with rims. You can build a stand or just put it on any end corner table that will support its weight.

3. Now you can either buy a trash can or a 35-65 gallon pickle barrel which I recommend. From there you need to drill a hole in the bottom 1 inch from the curve. Make sure you can get your plumbing into the inside the trash can or barrel where your drilling the hole.

4. Add your plumbing and hook up your hose. I recommend using 1/2-3/4 inch hose that is aquarium safe. Add a shut off valve of your choice to the end of the hose. I make mine adaptable to the garden hose for extra length.

5. Then drill a hole in top of your lid about the size of a dime. Make sure not to do this while your lid is on the rest of the trash can or barrel. If you cannot prevent it make sure to flush the plastic out several times before adding the shut off valve to the hose.

6. Slide a tube extender into the slot you made in your lid. This will be wear you plug your reverse osmosis tubing into later.

7. After both the top and bottom are ready use aquarium safe silicon to make it air tight and prevent any disease or parasite from entering. Make sure if using a trash can to secure the lid with silicon as well.

8. Find a good place to sit your reserve I recommend either close to your aquarium or in your garage. Make sure you sit it several feet off the ground as well for adequate flowing.

9. Hook up your reverse Osmosis and enjoy.

10. Do not over flow your reverse osmosis reserve watch it and know how many gallons per day your reverse osmosis makes. After full just use to your liking and make more to your liking.