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Old 03/15/2007, 04:05 PM
Afishianado Afishianado is offline
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ok storage containers for DIY 2 part?

Finding good containers for use in the reef hobby is sometimes difficult. Is it safe to use this container or that container?

In this case I would like to know if anyone sees and problems with using 1 gallon poly bottles that were originally used for storing Hydrogen Peroxide or Isopropal Alcohol. Thorough rinsings would of course be used. Should I do anything else or should these not be used at all. These are great storage vessels, made of poly and tough as nails...
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Old 03/15/2007, 04:47 PM
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I use simple gallon containers from the grocery store for my solutions. I suspect the containers you're discussing are fine. The alkalinity part is a bit high in pH, but other than that aren't particularly reactive. Maybe a real chemist can chime in?
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Old 03/15/2007, 07:25 PM
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Yes why not just use containers originally used for milk?
Alternatively there are 1 gal containers for drinking water at the supermarket, those are safe to use.
Now if you want something tough and long lasting...
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...oduct%5Fid=141
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Old 03/15/2007, 07:39 PM
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I have used the milk and juice containers as well, they just aren't nearly as good as these rugged chemical bottles that I get for free. And with Chemicals like hydrogen peroxide and alcohol it seems like they would rinse out well and/or be harmless...

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Old 03/15/2007, 07:57 PM
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I have used the milk and juice containers as well, they just aren't nearly as good as these rugged chemical bottles that I get for free. And with Chemicals like hydrogen peroxide and alcohol it seems like they would rinse out well and/or be harmless...
If you have the option go for the ones that use to contain Oxygen Peroxide just insure that it is really Oxygen peroxide. (Liquid like water) Many peroxides come in creamy forms (Like the ones for decoloration of hair) and are not really Oxygen Peroxide ("Oxygenated Water")
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Old 03/15/2007, 08:04 PM
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This stuff is water based for sure...not the creamy stuff.
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Old 03/15/2007, 08:16 PM
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Old 03/16/2007, 03:10 PM
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Wal-Mart has one gallon rubbermaid jugs with air tight seals and pour spouts. I think they cost about 4 bucks.
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Old 03/16/2007, 10:08 PM
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What about a 38 gal g-bucket?
 


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