RO/DI storage container questions

corrado007 · 08-30-2007, 10:34 AM

I just got my new RO/DI set up and running so now that I have it I need to get some containers suitable for the storage of deionized water. From what I understand it leaches ions from some plastic containers which contaminates the water. I’ve been searching and found that Rubbermaid stamps a number that indicates which type of material the container is made of in a triangle on the bottom of the container. Apparently (please correct me if I’m wrong) it is necessary to use a #2 or #1 stamped material. I have two questions:

1) I’m aware that the Rubbermaid Brute trash cans are acceptable for housing DI water but I was hoping to find something a bit less deep with more surface area like the 30-40gal rectangular/cube Rubbermaid storage containers many of us store holiday decorations and garage stuff in. Does anyone know of any that are made out of the #1 or #2 plastic? If so, where can they be bought?

2) How quickly does this leaching of ions from low grade plastic (or whatever exactly happens) occur? I ask because I wonder if it’s safe to carry the water around in empty salt mix or other 5 gallon buckets from the Brute storage container to the tank for top-off. I would imagine it is safe to carry the pre-mixed salt water because the RO/DI can more easily pick up ions from the salt mix, right?

HERE'S MY CORRECTION
Refering to question 2, I just bothered to look at the 5 gallon buckets and both the IO salt mix bucket and the Home Depot bucket have a 2 in a triangle stamped on them. I guess this means they are safe right.

Thanks for any help you can offer.
Justin

AQTCJAK · 08-30-2007, 10:40 AM

What about using the small Brute trash cans like the 33 gallon size I am actually setting up 2 of them for Vicki's mom to do her water changes.

corrado007 · 08-30-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AQTCJAK

What about using the small Brute trash cans like the 33 gallon size I am actually setting up 2 of them for Vicki's mom to do her water changes.

I figured I would end up doing just that but I was just wondering if anyone had found any other containers made of the right type of plastic. Before I got my RO/DI I was using 37 gallon Rubbermaid storage tubs which were less deep so it was easy to clean them and to attach a hose to the circulation power head to pump water into 5 gal buckets for changes and top-off. I guess I'm just a creature of habit; I'm sure I'll get used to the deeper trash can method.
Thanks,
Justin

boozeman · 08-30-2007, 12:47 PM

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corrado007 · 08-31-2007, 11:08 AM

I ended up with a 32 gal brute like many others have. Seems decent so far.

AQTCJAK · 08-31-2007, 11:53 AM

I am hoping to have in place a setup that will show some pictures before the weekend is out

stevenw56 · 08-31-2007, 08:42 PM

I've been using the 33 gal Brute containers with the wheel attachment for storing RO/DI and seawater. No problems at all.

08-30-2007, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 704 View Gallery Karma Komment	RO/DI storage container questions I just got my new RO/DI set up and running so now that I have it I need to get some containers suitable for the storage of deionized water. From what I understand it leaches ions from some plastic containers which contaminates the water. I’ve been searching and found that Rubbermaid stamps a number that indicates which type of material the container is made of in a triangle on the bottom of the container. Apparently (please correct me if I’m wrong) it is necessary to use a #2 or #1 stamped material. I have two questions: 1) I’m aware that the Rubbermaid Brute trash cans are acceptable for housing DI water but I was hoping to find something a bit less deep with more surface area like the 30-40gal rectangular/cube Rubbermaid storage containers many of us store holiday decorations and garage stuff in. Does anyone know of any that are made out of the #1 or #2 plastic? If so, where can they be bought? 2) How quickly does this leaching of ions from low grade plastic (or whatever exactly happens) occur? I ask because I wonder if it’s safe to carry the water around in empty salt mix or other 5 gallon buckets from the Brute storage container to the tank for top-off. I would imagine it is safe to carry the pre-mixed salt water because the RO/DI can more easily pick up ions from the salt mix, right? HERE'S MY CORRECTION Refering to question 2, I just bothered to look at the 5 gallon buckets and both the IO salt mix bucket and the Home Depot bucket have a 2 in a triangle stamped on them. I guess this means they are safe right. Thanks for any help you can offer. Justin __________________ Justin 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Bluespot Jawfish, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY) Last edited by corrado007 : 08-30-2007 at 10:44 AM. Reason: Just found some new information

08-30-2007, 10:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: RO/DI storage container questions What about using the small Brute trash cans like the 33 gallon size I am actually setting up 2 of them for Vicki's mom to do her water changes. __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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08-31-2007, 11:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 704 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RO/DI storage container questions I ended up with a 32 gal brute like many others have. Seems decent so far. __________________ Justin 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Bluespot Jawfish, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

08-31-2007, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: RO/DI storage container questions I am hoping to have in place a setup that will show some pictures before the weekend is out __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

08-31-2007, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
stevenw56 Tubeworm Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 38 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RO/DI storage container questions I've been using the 33 gal Brute containers with the wheel attachment for storing RO/DI and seawater. No problems at all.

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