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Old 07/15/2007, 02:43 PM
vitaldefect001 vitaldefect001 is offline
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what do you use...

what type of container do you use to mix/store your saltwarter in...
looking for brand and size....

reason being that i heard some of those types of containers auctualy start to break down over time and release "stuff" into the water...

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Old 07/15/2007, 05:03 PM
chrisguy chrisguy is offline
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I use a Rubbermaid Brute garbage can.

You need something that is food grade and for a reason I can not explain, these garbage cans are food grade.
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Old 07/16/2007, 08:07 PM
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same here....i even got the wheels on mine so i could move when its full =) although usually it only has RO water in it.. I only mix it 24 hrs before i use it.


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Old 07/17/2007, 08:56 AM
Brent Thomann Brent Thomann is offline
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I have been using for more than a year with no problems-

"Buffalo Hotel Supply Inc."
375 Commerce Dr, Amherst, 14228 - (716) 691-8080

http://www.ebhsonline.com/product_li...um=68&start=10

55 gallon for $46.50 (plus tax)

same thing as the brute but a little less expensive, hope that helps.

if you live close to one of their locations, you can just pick it up and pay for. Make sure to call first to make sure that have in stock.
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Old 07/17/2007, 09:16 PM
vitaldefect001 vitaldefect001 is offline
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thanks guys...
one more question...

what's the max lenght you can keep you saltwater mixed into it (with pumps and heater)

thanks,
brandon
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Old 07/17/2007, 11:28 PM
magdelan magdelan is offline
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Originally posted by vitaldefect001
thanks guys...
one more question...

what's the max lenght you can keep you saltwater mixed into it (with pumps and heater)

thanks,
brandon
Don't quote me but I would imagine that it is indefinate. There wouldn't be anything in it to contribute to the break down of the water chemistry.
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