Looking to buy Water storage containers

[rogergolf66]

I have a setup already but I'm not happy with the rain barrels. I am NOT looking for the commonly used rain barrels.

I am looking for the clear water storage barrels sold online. with a screw top lid that seals tight. a range of sizes can work out. does anyone know where I can pick these up local so I don't have to pay shipping?



Thanks Roger

 

[toddmau5]

They aren't clear but the feed store near my parents house sells used pickle/pepper barrels, I preferr them (even for rain barrels) over the big blue rain barrels, for the fact that they do have the screw on lid that seals water tight, if you dont need them to be clear

 

[luisagos]

Tarpon Springs has them for $25, they are food grade 55 gallons, with screw lids. The smell of pickle is mostly from the Oring. Beach it and your good to go.
They look nice, well at least for me.

What you want is not cheap.

 

[rogergolf66]

Thanks. This is pretty much what I have. I know what I'm looking for is pricey.

 

[Emster]

Google Glenn Industries

 

[robthorn]

Yep. Tell Glen Robert sent you. Really good guy.

 

[rogergolf66]

thank you guys. I knew there had to be a place local

 

[aguila88psi]

Pickle barrels would great but you don't know the water level, to add a water level indicator drill two holes one on top and one on bottom for uniseal or bulkhead, your choice, then add two 90° hose barbs one for each hole and connect them together with a clear PVC hose then poof you now know what level water is in your pickle barrel, hope that helps.

 

[rogergolf66]

Pickle barrels would great but you don't know the water level, to add a water level indicator drill two holes one on top and one on bottom for uniseal or bulkhead, your choice, then add two 90° hose barbs one for each hole and connect them together with a clear PVC hose then poof you now know what level water is in your pickle barrel, hope that helps.

Yup read a thread about that trick years ago. I am looking to setup my auto water changer and I want it to look better then the pickle barrel. Just something I have always wanted. I have also switched salt to ESV so accurate gallon markings on the barrel is another thing I'm looking for

 

[aguila88psi]

Ahh, going for the clean look, very nice, take pics please

 

[lammy2012]

Check out Rural King in Spring Hill in their outside section. They have numerous transparent Ace Roto-mold containers. Vertical and horizontal from small to enormous. That's where I got mine. Also has gallon markers www.ruralking.com

 

[rogergolf66]

Google Glenn Industries

So update is. He dosnt have in stock can order in a few weeks.

Check out Rural King in Spring Hill in their outside section. They have numerous transparent Ace Roto-mold containers. Vertical and horizontal from small to enormous. That's where I got mine. Also has gallon markers www.ruralking.com

These people don't want to help at all. Kind of rude too. 2 month wait if I'm interested and I'm quoting his he said about $200 shipping charge if I want it sooner. That's still shipped to the store not my house. So looks like I will be taking my business to glenn industries and making the hour plus drive. He's a nice guy and wanted to help me. I w made the drive down today but wanted to check rural kings to c if they were in stock.

Prices weren't aweful. Looking and two 90 Gal tall vertical tanks and he will remove small 8 inch screw on opening and put on 16 inch screw on opening for me for just a few dollars more

Thanks for the help guys

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

I have some at my store. But they are 35 gallons. Clear as you requested.

 

[rogergolf66]

I have some at my store. But they are 35 gallons. Clear as you requested.

More info please. U selling them? Dimensions? Do they have bulkheads if so saze?

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Have to put your own bulkhead in them. Sorry. $35 a piece.

 

[rogergolf66]

What's the dimentions? I can paypal u the money so u don't have to wait till I pick them up but I think I can pick them up Saturday morning ish. I just want them to be taller then they r wide. But I think I will take them either way.

 

[gambitcobra]

like this?

they were $120 each from US plastic.com

 

[rogergolf66]

That's the dimentions ish I'm looking for

 

[talldude]

+1 for Glenn industries

 

[luisagos]

Something to consider about clear plastic.
I do not have any experience with saltwater or DI containers, but we did have a lot problems with algae with clear tubing, and containers, where I use to work.