Some people have all the luck

Cougra · 12-10-2003, 10:58 AM

Well, last night as I was getting ready to mix up a new batch of SW for a water change on the weekend, I started pouring my store baught RO water into the container that I use for mixing salt up. I normally make up about 15Gal and this lasts a couple water changes. I got about 10Gal of RO water into the container (Rubbermaid!) and turned to get the next 5 Gal to pour in. Much to my horror, I suddenly felt my socks get soaking wet! The supposedly indistructable rubbermaid container had split right down the back side!

10 Gallons of precious RO water gone and my carpet is drenched!

I spent at least an hour soaking up as much as possible with all towels in the house and a lot of unlady like language coming out of my mouth! At least I can be thankful I hadn't yet added the salt to the water and now I'll have a cleaner carpet for the holidays right?

On closer inspection of the container, I noticed the plastic where container split (around one of those ridges) wasn't as thick as the rest. I guess there was a manufacture flaw that I didn't notice previously and was lucky

that it hadn't spilt sooner.

Witfull · 12-10-2003, 11:01 AM

call customer support, i bet they send you a coupon for a free tub.

mwrager · 12-10-2003, 11:10 AM

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Originally posted by Witfull
call customer support, i bet they send you a coupon for a free tub.

Yes they should, lucky it was only 10 gal, when I do a water change its around 30 gal.

Mary · 12-10-2003, 11:45 AM

So sorry for that mess that happened to you Shell! Bet it was pretty funny to hear the sound effect's coming out of your mouth though! I'd do what Wit suggested, I bet they take care of you for your trouble's!

Scooterman · 12-10-2003, 11:54 AM

Just think if it did have salt mix already! Euuuuggg!

Cougra · 12-10-2003, 12:17 PM

lol thanks guys, I was thinking of going to the store that sold me that container and have a bit of fun yelling at them. I know the store people can't do anything about it, but it's more fun yelling at someone in person then on the phone!

Mary: I'll bet you would have loved to hear the string of curses available!

Scott: ...shudder... don't even go there! That's just a scary thought! ...shudder...

DICK · 12-10-2003, 12:21 PM

Two words for ya : Murphy's Law
Sorry about your incident.

Pro_builder · 12-10-2003, 12:48 PM

Sorry to hear about the misfortune. I hope that they take care of you, as far as the tub. Better luck next time. (I think I am Murphy's Law

)

Craig Manoukian · 12-10-2003, 03:17 PM

If it won't matter in the next five years, why waste the energy worrying, eh? Hope you feel better Michelle!

Cougra · 12-10-2003, 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by Craig Manoukian
If it won't matter in the next five years, why waste the energy worrying, eh? Hope you feel better Michelle!

Your right there Craig. I hear what you are saying but I'm not in a very good mood when it comes to my tank at the moment and these little things are really getting to me.

I'm sorry for complaining to all of you, but it's either vent fustrations here, or vent them on the tank, and I would rather take this route first! I may end up taking a chapter from Mikes book and kicking the tank to see if that helps out any!

Thanks for letting me vent this past week or so!

TDEVIL · 12-10-2003, 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by Cougra
I'm sorry for complaining to all of you, but it's either vent fustrations here, or vent them on the tank, and I would rather take this route first!

no need to be sorry, your accident might just save someone a lot of time and money

Quote:

Thanks for letting me vent this past week or so!

any time

and i too, am sorry for what happened and your frustrations
hang in there it will get better

TD

gumhead · 12-10-2003, 06:25 PM

I filled a 5-gallon bucket up once and found out it was an old bucket that I had drilled a hole in it for a spigot... The spigot wasn't in it

I was filling it and it was coming right out on the floor LOL

Don't sweat it Cougra, happens to all of us...

BoomerD · 12-10-2003, 08:05 PM

Yep, just "cuss like a drunken sailor" as my grandma used to say.

It won't help dry the carpet a bit, but it WILL make you feel better!
Stress Relief.

wooddood · 12-10-2003, 08:23 PM

sorry to hear that michelle,but like you said now you've got a clean carpet.lol

12-10-2003, 10:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Some people have all the luck Well, last night as I was getting ready to mix up a new batch of SW for a water change on the weekend, I started pouring my store baught RO water into the container that I use for mixing salt up. I normally make up about 15Gal and this lasts a couple water changes. I got about 10Gal of RO water into the container (Rubbermaid!) and turned to get the next 5 Gal to pour in. Much to my horror, I suddenly felt my socks get soaking wet! The supposedly indistructable rubbermaid container had split right down the back side! 10 Gallons of precious RO water gone and my carpet is drenched! I spent at least an hour soaking up as much as possible with all towels in the house and a lot of unlady like language coming out of my mouth! At least I can be thankful I hadn't yet added the salt to the water and now I'll have a cleaner carpet for the holidays right? On closer inspection of the container, I noticed the plastic where container split (around one of those ridges) wasn't as thick as the rest. I guess there was a manufacture flaw that I didn't notice previously and was lucky that it hadn't spilt sooner. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

12-10-2003, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mary Evil Angel Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 269 View Gallery Karma Komment	So sorry for that mess that happened to you Shell! Bet it was pretty funny to hear the sound effect's coming out of your mouth though! I'd do what Wit suggested, I bet they take care of you for your trouble's! __________________ *~ Michigan Reefers ~* *~ My Photos ~*

12-10-2003, 11:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,179 View Gallery Karma Komment	Just think if it did have salt mix already! Euuuuggg! __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

12-10-2003, 12:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	lol thanks guys, I was thinking of going to the store that sold me that container and have a bit of fun yelling at them. I know the store people can't do anything about it, but it's more fun yelling at someone in person then on the phone! Mary: I'll bet you would have loved to hear the string of curses available! Scott: ...shudder... don't even go there! That's just a scary thought! ...shudder... __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

12-10-2003, 12:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
DICK Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 53 View Gallery Karma Komment	Two words for ya : Murphy's Law Sorry about your incident. __________________ DICK Florida Marlins, Baby!!!!

12-10-2003, 12:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sorry to hear about the misfortune. I hope that they take care of you, as far as the tub. Better luck next time. (I think I am Murphy's Law ) __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

12-10-2003, 03:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,725 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	If it won't matter in the next five years, why waste the energy worrying, eh? Hope you feel better Michelle! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-10-2003, 06:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
gumhead Limpet Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Burbs of Boston Posts: 144 View Gallery Karma Komment	I filled a 5-gallon bucket up once and found out it was an old bucket that I had drilled a hole in it for a spigot... The spigot wasn't in it I was filling it and it was coming right out on the floor LOL Don't sweat it Cougra, happens to all of us... __________________ Dave Come visit my web site LittleReef.com http://www.littlereef.com/MACNA_XVI.jpg

12-10-2003, 08:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,225 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yep, just "cuss like a drunken sailor" as my grandma used to say. It won't help dry the carpet a bit, but it WILL make you feel better! Stress Relief.

12-10-2003, 08:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	sorry to hear that michelle,but like you said now you've got a clean carpet.lol __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

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