WTB - Water Storage Containers

[johndawg]

Anybody have these or similar they are looking to sell? Thanks,
John

 

[chuggy]

lmk also would love to have a couple of those

 

[cash03ins]

From time to time I have seen them on craigslist
Wayne

 

[funkyman]

The links and pics don't work anymore, but the contact info for the company is still in the thread if you want to call and check with them.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1185229&highlight=barrels

 

[sailoracu2]

I have one 55g that needs to be cleaned and 3/15g that need to be cleaned

 

[sailoracu2]

the 55g was used for food grade sweetner

 

[chuggy]

how much for the 55 do you go to the meets? of course john dawg would be first because this is his thread

 

[sailoracu2]

I will be at the meeting

 

[New Jer-Z]

Found this link for a place that sells them first link has free shipping http://www.bayteccontainers.com/ second doesn't https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/emergency_supplies/water_barrel_55_gallons.htm

 

[johndawg]

Thanks for the info everyone. sailoracu2, pm sent.

 

[Rhodophyta]

A caveat about the blue barrels if they are used.... It can take months or longer for the sweetener or food flavoring originally in the barrel to fully leach out. Also every one of them I've had, after several years, developed a weak vertical seam that began to leak. Still good for storing garden hoses, but you only need one for that. I have had better success with the Rubbermaid livestock tanks from a farm supply store.

 

[PRDubois]

Craigs list normally has for $15 to $20

Also find a place that sells Farm equipment and they will have the storage tanks with a threaded bulkhead already installed. They will also have a 6" opening on top so it is easy to put a powerhead inside

 

[MeVsTheWorld]

Here is a nice one http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp...10551_10001_34375_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1 they also have a 65g, little pricey though $190. You could go for this one too http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp...10551_10001_34348_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

 

[PRDubois]

I got 2 - 25 gal like those from a local Farm equipment place for $55 each

 

[Burgman]

Hi John,

A place called PPE(PLastic Process Equipment) in Macedonia sells them. They have both the blue & semi clear new for around $50-60 range. Give them a call & ask for Brian Bowers, tell them Dave Burger sent you.

PPE phone 216-367-7000

 

[daniel_a_blake]

John I might be able to get an opaque white one. I don't know if it would be usable or not. It will hold water I just don't know if it can be cleaned and used or if it would leech and have dangerous side effects. They originally had caustic soda in them. If everyone thinks it would be fine to use I can see If I can get one for you free to cheap, i still owe you for the heater. Let me know and I'll ask my neighbor who gets used barrels all the time.

 

[Rhodophyta]

Caustic soda, a little like Kalkwasser. Just stronger.

 

[johndawg]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14848153#post14848153 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rhodophyta
Caustic soda, a little like Kalkwasser. Just stronger.

So, if rinsed out (alot) it would be ok?

 

[johndawg]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14840721#post14840721 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sailoracu2
I have one 55g that needs to be cleaned and 3/15g that need to be cleaned

Thanks Jim. Nice to meet you, enjoy the frags.
I'm still looking for additional ones.

 

[Rhodophyta]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14848242#post14848242 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by johndawg
So, if rinsed out (alot) it would be ok?

If the ph is up around 13 something, maybe not.