THAT water gets heavy! But it makes so much difference

[Damsel13]

in the health of my tank. I don't have any fancy equipment so water changes are a MUST for me. I encourage anybody starting out to test your RO/DI water or NSW and then carry lots of water. :badgrin:

 

[spongebob lover]

yeah it gets heavy .
i carry 2 5 gals from the basement to our office once a week...it's a pain but it's the only way .

 

[Damsel13]

You got an office? Kewl!

 

[spongebob lover]

it's our wanna be office .
it's suppose to be the kids room but since both sleep with us, we just decided to use it as an office .

 

[scytale]

yeah it gets heavy .
i carry 2 5 gals from the basement to our office once a week...it's a pain but it's the only way .

ugh. that's alot of water--Gaby you must have the buffest arms on the block!

I'm luckier--in a 1-story house--so I just use an old mag-2 and a food-safe "garden"-hose to pump it from my garage to the dining room during water-changes.
...speaking of which--guess what weekend chore didn't get done yesterday... (It was just TOO NICE outside--to nice to be inside scraping algae )

 

[Meche]

8.5 pounds per gallon.

(before the salt)

 

[spongebob lover]

ugh. that's alot of water--Gaby you must have the buffest arms on the block!

I'm luckier--in a 1-story house--so I just use an old mag-2 and a food-safe "garden"-hose to pump it from my garage to the dining room during water-changes.
...speaking of which--guess what weekend chore didn't get done yesterday... (It was just TOO NICE outside--to nice to be inside scraping algae )

ohh you're lucky !! .
i wish i was the buffest, but i'm actually the wimpiest :lol: ... seriously i'm usually shaking and throwing water all over the place dood.

 

[Meche]

seriously i'm usually shaking and throwing water all over the place dood.

How-a-bout only taking half-full buckets?

You probably only end up with a half-full bucket once you bring it upstairs anyway. :lol:

 

[spongebob lover]

How-a-bout only taking half-full buckets?

LOL!!! no matter what i always spill all over :lol:

You probably only end up with a half-full bucket once you bring it upstairs anyway.

sort of :lol: .

 

[Damsel13]

LOL....I carry mine up from the garage( 14 steps) two 5 gal containers but then I only have to go around the corner (the bathroom) to get rid of the old water. I think my arms have gotten more toned for an um (cough) older lady. :lol:

 

[wrightme43]

Use gas cans labled RODI water with a black sharpie marker.
It seals, they are the cheapest of the jugs.
I have 5 gallon blitz brand jugs that actually hold 6 gallons.
I load and unload 12-15 a day in my truck if it makes you feel any better.
LOL

 

[spongebob lover]

Use gas cans labled RODI water with a black sharpie marker.
It seals, they are the cheapest of the jugs.
I have 5 gallon blitz brand jugs that actually hold 6 gallons.
I load and unload 12-15 a day in my truck if it makes you feel any better.
LOL

kewl dood!! .
now we know who's the next Arnold Schwarzenegger .

 

[trc]

I purchased five seven gallon water jugs from Wallyworld. They have tap spouts and are very handy, but very heavy. I carry them up to a second floor apartment through two locked doors. I plan on ordering RO/RI from the filter guys this. I figure it's cheaper than a doctors visit for a bad back.

 

[Damsel13]

That is so true trc. Where will you mix your water?

 

[trc]

I currently mix in one of our bathrooms, in the containers I bought and mix with a pump overnight. I have a cheap heater and bring the water up to temperature before I do the water change. I do at least a 20% change monthly. When I get the RO/DI unit, I plan on making water and storing in the seven gallon containers. Not having to carry water up stairs, I'll probably up the frequency of my water changes.