Would this work for safe water storage?

danat86 · 03-28-2008, 07:32 AM

Hey, just a quick question here mates.

Would a blue water cooler bottle work for safe RO/DI water storage? Can it leech anything into the water?

Not exactly this bottle, but similar: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IVQP00?...0&linkCode=asn

Cheers

crvz · 03-28-2008, 07:38 AM

If it's for drinking, it's reasonably safe to assume it's ok for water storage for the tank.

Hardhead Cat · 03-28-2008, 09:38 AM

I think they would be fine for SW storage.

HHC

Loverotties · 03-28-2008, 10:01 AM

Yes it should be OK!

Big B · 03-28-2008, 10:36 AM

As long as it is new and not had anything toxic in it, it should be good.

Hardhead Cat · 03-28-2008, 10:39 AM

I would rinse anything I'm going to use, even new jugs, thoroughly before storing water in them. Some of the manufacturers put an oily slick on the interiors of plastic jugs/bottles....just in case!

HHC

aquasalt · 03-28-2008, 11:53 AM

That seems like a lot of money for what it is.

aquasalt · 03-28-2008, 11:55 AM

Why not go with a brand new trash can that will store 30 gallons or more for less than $20? Just make it doesn't have any anti-mildew.

danat86 · 03-28-2008, 03:37 PM

Thanks guys, yes it will be brand new, I found one at my grocery store for $5-$6. Design is a bit different and bigger than 3gallon. The problem why I can get a trash can is because I live in an apt. and I don't have much space, and a bottle like this would perfectly fit into under the tank to be used with ATO.