container for RO water

[TracyZeuner]

I called Bryan at PurelyH20 and ordered one of his Optima units today. My question is where can a get a "food grade container" to store my water? I was looking at HD at there large garbage cans but cant tell if they are safe for storage.
Thanks Tracy

 

[Blown 346]

Garbage cans are safe and work great, I would just rinse it out with vineger and water mixture to get rid of any plastic gases it might release.

 

[TracyZeuner]

does anyone know how long the water will be good in the container. Can I make a bunch and keep it for a month in the container?

 

[Kernel Panic]

Rubbermaid BRUTE garbage can/containers are food grade. Every color except red. I have seen advice not to use other garbage cans/containers. The BRUTE's are thicker walled, better to handle the weight of liquid full.

 

[TracyZeuner]

Thanks for the info
I just saw a picture of someones garage and they had there RO water going into a brute can

 

[xtrstangx]

I've held RO/DI in a Brute for longer than a month and its fine.

 

[sushi chef]

I use brute trashcans but I always wondered if those big blue water cooler containers are reef water safe. Anyone know?

 

[reefer Rob]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7451014#post7451014 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kernel Panic
Rubbermaid BRUTE garbage can/containers are food grade. Every color except red. I have seen advice not to use other garbage cans/containers. The BRUTE's are thicker walled, better to handle the weight of liquid full.

I agree tis what i use! and you can keep it in there for a while

 

[Blown 346]

As the long as the water is areated or has some type of movement, it can last along time.
I have mine in my vat, and it sits in there with a pump and a heater. The water has been in there for months, I do add to it since I use it, Havent had any changes in water quality.

 

[thaiman]

I also use the Rubbermaid Brute cans. I think buying the add on wheel coaster was important for movement of the cans and raising them off the floor.

I actually put bulkheads into the bottom of the cans with a elbow attached to a ball valve that goes to a T in my closed loop. I put in a float valve and attached to the RO unit with a small pump inside for water movement and a heater to keep the temparature close to tank parameters. Makes for easy water changes and top-offs. I use one can just for salt mixing and the other for fresh RO water.