MAke - up Water Containers

vder · 11-04-2001, 08:19 AM

What is the best container for holding make -up water. I am using a brand new garbage pail rinsed out before I use it. The water when sitting in there seems to develope a stink of some kind. Is it the container I am using ? TIA

organicreefer · 11-04-2001, 09:34 AM

could be the container.i use a rubbermaid "brute " garbage can from home depot(44g).they are "food safe",and wont leach anything into the water .

bongobrian · 11-05-2001, 09:19 AM

You're probably looking for something bigger, but I like using my old 5g salt buckets.

asmith · 11-05-2001, 11:41 AM

I use a large 55 gallon plastic garbage can for my water. I have never had any problems with water going bad. Are you using a powerhead or anything to circulate your water? If the water is not circulating it could be going stagnant.

Andrew

srgtkoons · 11-05-2001, 05:30 PM

If you are serious of keeping the water in perfect condition. Then it should be stored in a sealed container made from ngalene (spelling might be off). The name Carboy also applies to these and are available, a bit pricey, at places such as Fisher science supply or Carolina biological Supply Co.

11-04-2001, 08:19 AM	#1
vder Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 23	MAke - up Water Containers What is the best container for holding make -up water. I am using a brand new garbage pail rinsed out before I use it. The water when sitting in there seems to develope a stink of some kind. Is it the container I am using ? TIA

11-05-2001, 09:19 AM	#3
bongobrian Mayor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 657	You're probably looking for something bigger, but I like using my old 5g salt buckets. __________________ Brian For those about to rock... I salute you! www.bongobrian.com Talk to me! aol: bongobrian78 msn: bongobrian@hotmail.com yahoo: bongobrian78

11-05-2001, 11:41 AM	#4
asmith Mayor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lenexa, KS, USA Posts: 978	I use a large 55 gallon plastic garbage can for my water. I have never had any problems with water going bad. Are you using a powerhead or anything to circulate your water? If the water is not circulating it could be going stagnant. Andrew __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.

11-05-2001, 05:30 PM	#5
srgtkoons Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Robesonia PA US Posts: 539	If you are serious of keeping the water in perfect condition. Then it should be stored in a sealed container made from ngalene (spelling might be off). The name Carboy also applies to these and are available, a bit pricey, at places such as Fisher science supply or Carolina biological Supply Co. __________________ I have the mind of a 5 year old and own a fire extinquisher you cant imagine the things i do.

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11-04-2001, 09:34 AM	#2
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	could be the container.i use a rubbermaid "brute " garbage can from home depot(44g).they are "food safe",and wont leach anything into the water .

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