The lids are plastic and have a rubber seal. The metal locking ring goes on the outside of the barrel and lid. No exposure to the water at all. And there is a nice seal between the barrel and lid with the ring on.
Brandy
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Where to get Food Grade 55 gal Water Container - Spokane
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kevinpo
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Hello,
The used ones that have had food in them will be fine even if they smell like pickles, jalapenos etc. I have customers that have used them for years without any problems. The odor doesn't get into the water. Either the red barrels with the screw-on lid or the blue ones will be fine.
Regards,
Kevin
PS: For new ones, Big R has polypropylene ones for water storage for animals but they will be more expensive.
The used ones that have had food in them will be fine even if they smell like pickles, jalapenos etc. I have customers that have used them for years without any problems. The odor doesn't get into the water. Either the red barrels with the screw-on lid or the blue ones will be fine.
Regards,
Kevin
PS: For new ones, Big R has polypropylene ones for water storage for animals but they will be more expensive.
72fishboy
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even Dr. Pepper???
kevinpo
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Yes even Dr. Pepper 
Kevin
Kevin
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Does anyone know where someone could get these on the other side of the state? I would love to get one for water storage.
Thanks,
Tom
Thanks,
Tom
NC2WA
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Brandy,
Both of my 55gallon drums that I have were purchased from an Army Supply center in Lynnwood, WA. I think I paid around $20 for each of them. The only complaint I have is that they smelled like Pepsi and had to clean them with vinegar and water alot. I didn't know about the bleach treat or I would have done that too.
Here is a pic of them:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7329275@N05/595986484/
Both of my 55gallon drums that I have were purchased from an Army Supply center in Lynnwood, WA. I think I paid around $20 for each of them. The only complaint I have is that they smelled like Pepsi and had to clean them with vinegar and water alot. I didn't know about the bleach treat or I would have done that too.
Here is a pic of them:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7329275@N05/595986484/
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Tom,
How are the cinnamon clownfish doing that you got from me last weekend??
Kirk
How are the cinnamon clownfish doing that you got from me last weekend??
Kirk
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They are doing great, I Imagine they will be happy as can be when I put a halide and a big carpet anem on that tank.
Tom
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just under 30 bucks, 55 gallon brown w/ screwon black plastic lid, used to import black olives. Nice looking barrel, added spicket and toiltet flowt to insure no spill over. Nice a constant supply of rodi water.
just under 30 bucks, 55 gallon brown w/ screwon black plastic lid, used to import black olives. Nice looking barrel, added spicket and toiltet flowt to insure no spill over. Nice a constant supply of rodi water.
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