作为海洋水族师,我最大的噩梦之一是有一天有一个我的玻璃水族馆的窗格突然散发出来,并在我的客厅地板上倒了125加仑的盐水。真是一件昂贵,丑陋的混乱!坦白说,我什至不想考虑!
But your aquarium isn’t the only vessel you should be concerned about when it comes to water spillage and other safety issues. Another is the container you use to mix and store salt water (or to hold RO/DI product water, etc.).
我为什么要提出这个?我们许多人喜欢使用塑料储物箱或垃圾桶等容器混合和存储盐水以供将来使用水变化or just to be ready in the event of any other eventuality that might call for clean salt water. We trust these containers to hold many gallons of water reliably, yet, for all intents and purposes, water storage is an “off-label” use for them and some are certainly better suited to the purpose than others.
Here are some of the questions you should ask yourself when choosing a plastic container for mixing and storing salt water:
有污染的风险吗?
无论您选择哪种容器,绝不能持有任何可能留下化学残留物的液体或其他材料。也不应该用任何肥皂或洗涤剂清洁。为了安全起见,通常最好购买一个全新的容器,而不是重新利用一个可能在某个时候持有有毒的旧容器。
它会对儿童构成危险?
Keep in mind that any water-filled vessel that a child can fall into headfirst is a potential drowning hazard. Even those five-gallon sea salt buckets we often mix/haul salt water in pose a threat to curious youngsters who may fall in and be unable to free themselves.
每当小孩在现场,请确保将任何低容器放在地面上(例如水桶或我喜欢使用的20加仑塑料储物箱),它们覆盖并存储在不太可能访问它们的地方。
是重型还是脆弱的?
塑料垃圾箱和垃圾桶的强度和耐用性差异很大,有些易于脆弱,根本不适合水库。无论您选择哪种款式,请确保其重型且加强。例如,许多业余爱好者都喜欢 - 我们建议 - 饲养野蛮的垃圾桶。
Also, be aware that after prolonged use for storing salt water, even relatively heavy-duty containers can become brittle and prone to cracking. So, it’s a good idea to change out your old container for a new one periodically, especially, of course, if you observe any evidence of stress or splitting in the plastic.
当然,还有各种容器在3月ket that are designed specifically for water storage that can be used instead of repurposed bins or cans, though naturally you can expect to pay more for them. You may find the added cost worthwhile, however, if choosing one of these vessels gives you greater peace of mind and better fits your application.
你用什么?
因此,咸盐,您更喜欢哪种类型的容器混合/储存盐水?在下面的评论部分中让我们知道。