brute rubbermaid trash bin

[BeanAnimal]

Were they brutes or an off brand?

 

[miwoodar]

The rolling cans were name brand from Home Depot. They were not the flimsy cheap ones. They weren't the extra heavy duty $95 cans either though. Before I spend $95 on a can I'm going to look into other options.

 

[BeanAnimal]

If you are concerned about leaching, then you can purchase polypropylene or polyethylene containers from us plastics.

I use the brute, but mix salt in as it fills. I still get the smell once I empty it. I honestly am not that concerned with leaching. Others have used them for years. I do a 30gal water change MAYBE once every month.

My RO/DI top off water is stored in salt buckets that are plumbed to the system and my tank via automation. I am not concerned about that either

 

[cayars]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10618195#post10618195 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Wryknow
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/botwatr.html

Per the FDA, deionization an acceptable method of making "purified water" and it is fit for human consumption.

This of course is talking/reference to bottled water and other such things regulated by the gov.

I snipped the rest of your post but agree with it.

I just wanted to comment that DI is an acceptable method of purification BUT it needs to meet the U.S. Pharmacopeia, 23d Revision, Jan. 1, 1995 requirements to do so. If you have ever looked at it, it's very detailed and our little units don't measure up. Even the DI resins need to be FDA approved. That's the thing that worries me the most about people drinking the water since the resin we use for our tanks isn't designed or regulated for drinking purposes. Again this is per EPA/FDA and whatnot. Take it for what you think it's worth but keep in mind it's the standard (for good or bad) that our water bottled/tap is graded against.

I don't know of any bottled water or drinking water sold that uses DI anyway. For the most part it's to expensive and problematic for large scale use.

If anyone is wondering what the "specs" are for FDA approved bottled water: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?FR=165.110
Carlo

 

[miwoodar]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10619052#post10619052 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cayars
This of course is talking/reference to bottled water and other such things regulated by the gov.

I snipped the rest of your post but agree with it.

I just wanted to comment that DI is an acceptable method of purification BUT it needs to meet the U.S. Pharmacopeia, 23d Revision, Jan. 1, 1995 requirements to do so. If you have ever looked at it, it's very detailed and our little units don't measure up. Even the DI resins need to be FDA approved. That's the thing that worries me the most about people drinking the water since the resin we use for our tanks isn't designed or regulated for drinking purposes. Again this is per EPA/FDA and whatnot. Take it for what you think it's worth but keep in mind it's the standard (for good or bad) that our water bottled/tap is graded against.

I don't know of any bottled water or drinking water sold that uses DI anyway. For the most part it's to expensive and problematic for large scale use.

If anyone is wondering what the "specs" are for FDA approved bottled water: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?FR=165.110
Carlo

What is the title of this thread again? Start your own my friend. You're not helping the OP.

 

[davocean]

I personally don't drink DI myself because I've heard from too many knowedgable people tell me it's not good for you, including the guys at filterguys and thus the reason for the DI shutoff.
Where's AZdesertrat when you need him?
Anyway, taking this back close to the original Q, sounds like the Brute is good, I just happened to notice mine is the Rubbermaid roughneck.
Anything I should be concerned about w/ that brand?

 

[miwoodar]

Do you have wheels? If yes, how long have they worked for you?

I'm no longer a fan of the wheeled versions because two of mine cracked near one of the tighter bends.

 

[BeanAnimal]

The brute cans have an optional wheeled base that locks in place. I have only been using this setup for a few month or so. I do drag it from the fill area to the tank. (In wall fish room has no room for the container).

I drag it over some fairly high tile to carpet transistions. Check back with me in a few months and I will tell you how the wheels, handle, etc are doing.

 

[Randy1]

you can also get a 10 gal. from usplastics.com

 

[cayars]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10619084#post10619084 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by miwoodar
What is the title of this thread again? Start your own my friend. You're not helping the OP.

What the heck does that mean? I have no idea?

 

[cayars]

davocean, The Rubbermaid roughnecks with built in wheels are cheaply made for the purpose of storing water. They tend to bulg and leak in a short time frame if you are lucky enough to get one that doesn't leak right from the start.

The brute cans on the other hand are very tough and more on the industrial side of things. The wheels themselves aren't built into the trash can. All 4 wheels are on a dolly and it's threaded so you can "screw" in on the bottom of the can. They are nicely made.

Carlo

 

[president89]

boy what a debate that turned out to be. I wound up buying two 32 g brutes with one set of wheels.

 

[davocean]

The roughnecks I have don't have wheels.
I've had them for over a year, and they have held up just fine, I was more concerned w/ the leaching issue.
I don't store RO/DI for more than a day, just in mixing new water, usually the day b4 WC.