Local source for 5 gallon water jug?

[mav3rick478]

Hey everyone,
is there a local source to buy 5 gallon water jugs? Looking to get one or two so I can purchase water and transport it then maybe in the future if I purchase a RO/DI system store water. TIA

 

[HomeFrag]

Ceasers has some. Fishpros usually has some but were out a few days ago. Beyond that - not sure locally

 

[mav3rick478]

Thanks I'll check then out this weekend.

 

[Reef Bass]

Several years ago I picked up 2 "Alhambra style" 5g clear with a blue tint water jugs from KMart in Ptown. Target may have them too.

These are not buckets but the type of jug one sees upside down on water coolers. Like what normal, non reefing people use.

HTH.

 

[gonzalez78]

I got mine at Walmart for $7 plus tax.

 

[mav3rick478]

Several years ago I picked up 2 "Alhambra style" 5g clear with a blue tint water jugs from KMart in Ptown. Target may have them too.

These are not buckets but the type of jug one sees upside down on water coolers. Like what normal, non reefing people use.

HTH.

I've seen those for sale but how are they when you're pouring out the water, I figured it would be a pain because there is no vent hole.

 

[ffmedic]

Pet club usually has some water jugs also.

 

[mav3rick478]

thanks ffmedic, I'll check them out too.

 

[1kwksvt]

Just go to Walmart and in the camping section they have blue 7 gallon water jugs that's what I use

 

[Reef Bass]

I've seen those for sale but how are they when you're pouring out the water, I figured it would be a pain because there is no vent hole.

Define pain. Yes, they have no vent and the opening is smaller, so pouring is slower. If you're concerned about splashing, then don't tip the container so far that the entire opening is covered by water trying to escape. Then pouring is smooth. Mine have a molded in handle though which is super convenient. Without a handle they would be more cumbersome.

They're intended for potable water, so I assume they're food grade, whereas I'm not sure empty salt buckets are. Of course, that hasn't stopped me from using empty salt buckets as water vessels.

 

[mav3rick478]

Just go to Walmart and in the camping section they have blue 7 gallon water jugs that's what I use

Thanks, I think we might be going there today even though I hate going there.

 

[mav3rick478]

Define pain. Yes, they have no vent and the opening is smaller, so pouring is slower. If you're concerned about splashing, then don't tip the container so far that the entire opening is covered by water trying to escape. Then pouring is smooth. Mine have a molded in handle though which is super convenient. Without a handle they would be more cumbersome.

They're intended for potable water, so I assume they're food grade, whereas I'm not sure empty salt buckets are. Of course, that hasn't stopped me from using empty salt buckets as water vessels.

It's not the splashing I'm concerned with, it's the slow pour, like when you're changing oil and waiting for each quart to pour into the engine block or if you buy the 5 quart oil bottles and are usually standing in an odd position waiting for 4.5 quarts to pour out into you're engine block. I do like that you said yours has a handle, that makes life easier with those bottles.

 

[Angry Andy]

Not sure if you have a WinCo Foods store nearby, I bought mine for around $6.50 each....The white 5 gallon square jugs.

 

[woodnaquanut]

Just go to Walmart and in the camping section they have blue 7 gallon water jugs that's what I use

+1

I didn't get mine at wally world but probably the same. I have these...
http://www.rei.com/product/618168/reliance-aqua-tainer-7-gal

 

[HomeFrag]

I was i. Fishpros yesterday and some a dozen or so ona shelf. Not sure if they are for sale but if your still looking for a proper container that may be something to check out

 

[1kwksvt]

+1

I didn't get mine at wally world but probably the same. I have these...
http://www.rei.com/product/618168/reliance-aqua-tainer-7-gal

Same thing john and I probably paid less

 

[mav3rick478]

+1

I didn't get mine at wally world but probably the same. I have these...
http://www.rei.com/product/618168/reliance-aqua-tainer-7-gal

UGH, we were at REI yesterday and I forgot to look :headwallblue:

Never made it to Wally World yet, lol.

Probably will check FishPros and Caesars this weekend if I can.

Never heard of WineCo Foods, so that's probably a no unfortunately.

Thank you everyone, I really appreciate the leads. :thumbsup:

 

[woodnaquanut]

I'm anti-wallyworld so tend to not shop there. That was the first online resource I could find. Seemed a bit $$ to me too.

Winco? Not that I know of around SR. Closest is Davis. Kinda far to drive for a water jug unless you are already driving I-80!