plastic garbage cans, reef safe?

[jhale]

I was going to get some large rubbermaid garbage cans to mix water in.

Is there any worry about the new plastic leaching anything into the ro/di water?

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i use them and so do many other reefers, never heard of any problems

 

[stingnyc]

j,

i think you have to look out for garbage cans with anti-mold agents in it. those can potentially leach into your water and become toxic.

 

[jhale]

that makes sense, but would that be listed on the garbage can?

 

[inline6]

Watch out for oxidation of the plastic over time - eventually they will crack in a surprisng short amount of time.

 

[cali_reef]

How big of a can are you looking for?

Rich, Jim and few others uses 55 gallon drums that is food grade, you can get them cheap from a guy in NJ. I had one but someone stole it from me.

 

[jhale]

I was thinking of getting two 50 gallon cans.

where is the guy in NJ ?

 

[cali_reef]

Don't know, Rich got it for me. You should PM Jim or Rich.

 

[charile1]

I was thinking of getting two 50 gallon cans.

where is the guy in NJ ?

Here you go. He's on reefcentral as well.

http://www.njreefers.org/forums/index.php/topic,797.0.html

 

[masterswimmer]

Jon, these are the tubs that they're talking about. I picked up a few myself. I'll see if I can locate his #. He's located in NJ near New Brunswick or East Brunswick. I don't remember exactly.

Russ

 

[aaron23]

i believe all brute rubbermaids are safe.

 

[masterswimmer]

As you can see, they are 7.5 beer cans tall :beer:

They also have metal on the inside. I would coat them with a heavy dose of silicone if I were you.

HTH,
Russ

 

[jhale]

thanks Russ, very creative measuring but Bud Light?

We have to upgrade your beer

 

[jhale]

thanks for the link Charlie, he does not seem to have them now, I might just get the rubbermaids, those I can get today.

 

[masterswimmer]

thanks Russ, very creative measuring but Bud Light?

We have to upgrade your beer

Damn, I should have added a disclaimer. My son was home from college. It appears they drink the least expensive, most often on sale beer available. Those were HIS mass consumption items!!

:chefico: = Corona or Killians Red for me.

master

 

[masterswimmer]

thanks for the link Charlie, he does not seem to have them now, I might just get the rubbermaids, those I can get today.

Jon, he was out of them on March 28th. He gets them as throw aways from a company someone he knows works for. I'm sure he either has them by now or will be getting them soon. They are worth the money, big time.

If you're in a rush, the Rubbermaid Brute 50 gallons with wheels are also great. Heavy duty and will not break down nearly as quickly as the cheap ones. They run about $50 apiece though.

Russ

 

[Sean]

FYI

I have a 125 gallon container for sale if anyone is interested -$150

Specs
http://www.snydernet.com/_pdf/_septic/112L_AGcat.pdf

If you scroll down it's the -125 Horizontal Leg
http://www.snydernet.com/onsite_septic_water_tank_line.htm#water

 

[jhale]

that looks cool Sean, I don't think I have room to keep that in the apt. other wise I like the idea of being able to mix almost a full tank of water at once.

 

[regal]

FYI

I have a 125 gallon container for sale if anyone is interested -$150

Specs
http://www.snydernet.com/_pdf/_septic/112L_AGcat.pdf

If you scroll down it's the -125 Horizontal Leg
http://www.snydernet.com/onsite_septic_water_tank_line.htm#water

Sean,

I was looking all around for that about a year ago before I bought the 100g rubbermaid tub to do water changes. Is it brand new?

 

[Mr.Blik]

JHale,

I am in the same predicament you are in, I need to buy something I can mix my saltwater for WC's. I found this item online at "The Container Store" I called them up and they told me the bottom was one piece so no water leakage issues. I also liked the fact that it has wheels to move around and has a max weight capacity of 225 lbs ~ 25 gallons of saltwater is my calculation is correct. Price is $39.99 located in Paramus NJ (off Rt 17), not sure where else. I should be getting one this weekend.
















Link to website is: http://www.containerstore.com/index.jhtml