Elizzy Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 After pulling the tab - how the heck do you open a salt bucket? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 The lid should be divided into equal sections on the sides. Pull them upwards one section at a time to release the suction and pop the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzobob Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 yup, work your way around the outside of the lid prying out and up with your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Remember, there are no stupid questions. Only stupid people. I certainly qualify from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizzy Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Thank you!!!! After trying in vain with some type of tool, I decided to ask a man. He got it open, in the exact way you described and I didn't even have to tell him! Amazed , -Elizzy p.s. there was a free t-shirt in that bucket too - it's like Cracker Jacks, but for Reefnuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdavis735 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Lol...gotta love the coralife free gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 The do sell a bucket opener tool. its mostly used it painting and commercial kitchens. pretty sure you can get it at Home Depot or Lowes or any paint store. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M. Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I need one of those tools! I hate hurting my fingers opening those stupid lids! Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdavis735 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I haven't used one,but I can't imagine why a flat head screwdriver wouldn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'm still amazed the salt manufacturers don't get a clue and make screw top lids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooric Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have a bucket of reef crystals with a screw on lid. It doesn't keep the humidity out nearly as well as the snap top lids though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemirn Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have a bucket of reef crystals with a screw on lid. It doesn't keep the humidity out nearly as well as the snap top lids though. Speaking of which, what are the best ways to keep out the humidity? I've never been able to keep a bucket of salt that didn't harden after the first few uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+etannert Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We (and by we I mean my boyfriend who came up with this) have a trick. We measure out the correct amount of salt for 5 gals of water into Ziploc bags, 4 or 5 at a time, and store them under the sink in the bathroom we use for reef upkeep. When it comes time to make new saltwater, just dump the contents of one bag into your water, mix etc., and voila! We save the Ziploc bags too, and just refill them all when we use the last one. This keeps us from going into the salt bucket too often (thus reducing exposure to humidity) and makes mixing new water much faster and less messy (and it always mixes to the exact right salinity). If you're mixing larger batches of saltwater you could still premeasure your salt, you would just need larger Ziploc bags. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afgun Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 We bought large barrels specifically to use the 50-gallon salt packs in the buckets. Works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I usually just use a flathead screwdriver and hope. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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