50 gallon container for ATO, what to use

[tinman]

ill be leaving on a month long vacation and thinking of leaving the tank on auto mode with a big a$$ ato ..

so i need about 50 gallons or so tank for ato ..what can i use ?

 

[jrpark22000]

your bathtub if is doesn't leak. Otherwise might need to get a plastic stock tank.

 

[tinman]

your bathtub if is doesn't leak. Otherwise might need to get a plastic stock tank.

lol batch tub ? haha

stock tank as in this ? http://www.zoro.com/rubbermaid-stoc...7E2kE1cCB63KP_BCIKifnBoC8zPw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

seems pretty expensive .. any other alternatives ? or just better to grab a 50gallon tank in dollar per gallon sale ( if that happens any soon )

 

[Jep21]

I would just get the giant rubber maid brute trash cans.. Those are heavy duty and extremely sturdy and should work well


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[tinman]

I would just get the giant rubber maid brute trash cans.. Those are heavy duty and extremely sturdy and should work well


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not food grade i thought ..

you are talking about these right ?
http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Co...pebp=1433880847926&perid=1GWCY48WWZ0KGFVYBVQ0

EDIT : the reviews does say they use a lot for RO and salt water mixing nice

 

[Jep21]

Should be fine.. I see a lot ppl with large tanks use this as an ato without any problem..


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[superfish]

not food grade i thought ..

you are talking about these right ?
http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Co...pebp=1433880847926&perid=1GWCY48WWZ0KGFVYBVQ0

EDIT : the reviews does say they use a lot for RO and salt water mixing nice

most brute tubs in homedepot are food grade. Check their NSF grading before you buy.

 

[cet98]

HD has the 44 gal units on sale for $40....55 gal is $105....

 

[tinman]

Damn i wasnt even thinking straight ..

i use about -.8 gallons a day and im gone for 30 days i wouldnt even need a 50 gal need a 32 gallon or so ..

thanks ill get the 32 gallon brute and be done with it

 

[tinman]

HD has the 44 gal units on sale for $40....55 gal is $105....

just saw that gonna grab one .. thanks

 

[oceanfreak09]

If you haven't picked anything up yet. I have a 55 gallon food grade barrel you are welcomed to. (If you ever get by the Illinois /Wisconsin boarder. ?)

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[ultimatemj]

Check out the Avast Barrel Tender...it refills the ATO container


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[The reefer]

If that's the case just get a 40 breeder. U won't be cutting it to close with the ato reservoir. That extra 8 gallons will keep u calm.

 

[Spartanman22]

I've used a brute trash can for bulk RODI storage in the past. Used it for about 4 years straight with no issues.