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  1. #1
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    Reservoir

    im looking for a cheap reservoir or container that i can make into an effective reservoir. $30 is just to much for a plastic tank. i thought PVC but im not sure how the shape will affect the gravity feed or how well it will hold up against KOH

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    30 bucks is too much for a perfectly shaped tank with holes predrilled tranlucent so you can see the level and mounting holes already installed?

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    I bought all the plastics from US Plastic.

    You might like this HDPE reservoir:

    http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...=searchresults

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    ya i dont need all that. i can drill and thread my own holes and mount with my own brackets. and shape doesnt really matter to me. all i need is the translucent tank with an air tight cap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by whear View Post
    I bought all the plastics from US Plastic.

    You might like this HDPE reservoir:

    http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...=searchresults
    thanks that got me right where i wanted.
    http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=46228
    this is the one i picked out

  6. #6
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    bottle, cap, shipping. 24 bucks. 6 dollars saved

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    Bottle, cap, shipping, $15. $15 saved

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    Make sure you make your own gasket for the cap. Those tend to leak after a while.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stevo View Post
    Make sure you make your own gasket for the cap. Those tend to leak after a while.
    how would i go about doing that? could i just cut a circle out of a neoprene gasket?

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    Take the old one out and then trace it on to the new piece of EPDM rubber. Make it about 2-3mm larger in diameter. That will allow the gasket to wrap around the lip of the reservoir neck and make a much better higher pressure seal.

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