RO water container

[sr07g6]

I am looking to get a 55 gallon barrel for ro water storage and found one that was previously used for citric acid.. Is this harmful are these food safe? I would obviously give it a good rinse before using, but curious if this would leech out of the plastic and into the water??

 

[pascal32]

why not buy a Brute new and not worry?

 

[titoav15]

I would spend a little to save a lot

 

[reefman5511]

There's a guy in Dunkirk selling used food grade drums for $12. Check Buffalo craigslist.
Citric acid should be safe. Same stuff that comes naturally in orange juice. Just be sure to rinse thoroughly.

 

[Capt_Cully]

Was there someone closer to Syr that had some food grade containers? I have several Brutes, but I need something with a thinner profile. The handles on the brutes make them too large for my closet. I'd have to drop down to the 32 gal Brutes. But I think the food grades are taller and thinner, no?

sorry for hi-jack

 

[cardiffgiant]

why not buy a Brute new and not worry?

I use a brute can, but there has been some debate over whether or not these leach chemicals.

 

[Conesus_Kid]

Citric acid is no biggie. Just rinse thoroughly, and it'll be fine.

 

[block head]

the 55g are nice, mine has the screw top.

 

[laxing22]

I don't think Citric acid would release any chemicals that were "bad" for the tank, but could it alter the PH?