Water storage recommendation

[Nht]

Hey all. Im looking for a container to store fresh RO/DI water to store my top off water. Any suggestions on a SAFE container, preferably at least 20 gallons, that you can give me? I would use the safe Brute trash cans but it is a bit too bulky for the space that it will be going into. Thanks

 

[mfinn]

You might be able to find one here.

http://www.tank-depot.com/

 

[Nht]

hmm..those prices are kind of high. I can get Brute 32 gallon trash cans that are known to be food grade but they are too large and bulky. Im looking for a space saving alternative. Any other ideas?

 

[Scooterman]

Those are great prices for tanks like that, other than the 32G brute.

 

[crxman]

what i did was get 2 of these http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Vertical-Container-220200-CLR/dp/B000I179NW and put a bulkhead on the bottom front and connected them both together with some pvc

 

[Scooterman]

This is what I use, green to reduce algae growth.

 

[crxman]

why would green reduce algae growth?

 

[Nht]

Thanks for the replies guys. I just want to be cautious and heard that some plastic containers will leach phosphates over time. Are the ones you recommended completely safe of this problem? I think they have to be "food safe"

 

[Scooterman]

Yes, food grade would be safe to use, the green tank reduces light into the tank & still allows you to see the water level.

 

[crxman]

so i take it that it would be wise to paint my containers?

 

[BobinCovington]

check out ryanherco.com I bought a 15 gallon nalgene container that is marked in gallons for my freshwater make up and another for salt mixing