Water Storage Question

[Capt. Nemo]

Hi everyone,

I have to empty my tank since much to my chagrin, the tank stand isnt level. Can I use a Brute trash can to temporarily store all the water until I get the tank stand level. Are these safe to use for water storage? Just concerned about any chemicals leeching into the water. Do I just need to wash out the new trash can with water or should I use a vinegar/water mixture?


Thanks,
Gary

[steven_dean17]

You would only need about a cup of vinegar so I would do that. That trash can will work good. Be sure not to level the tank, just the stand. You dont want to stress the tank itself.

[Capt. Nemo]

Thanks Steven. I'm going to HD to pick up the Brute and some shims to level the tank stand. What shims would you recommend? Wood, metal, etc? How should I space them? The front and the back of the stand are level. Its the sides that are not level. Thanks again!

[steven_dean17]

Do you mean left and right out of level? ----- (this way) or this ( | )

[Capt. Nemo]

The right and left sides are out of level. ( I )

[Capt. Nemo]

What size Mag or Maxijet will I need to pump water from my Brute back into the tank? Maxijet 1200?

[DrBDC]

A maxijet will pump alright. I use that or a mag 3 for any general pumping needs.

Brute cans work great for storage. I used to use them for salt mixing and storage for a week or two before use. I also used to use one for kalkwasser storage. As long as it's the grey Brute cans they should be food-safe.

[Acillaton]

Most of the Brutes are food safe. To make sure, on the bottom of the can you should find a NSF mark or just letters NSF. Thats mean this is a food safe container.

[bdare]

I got the composite shims. They have less compression than the wood shims.