Rubbermaid Brute trash cans

[Munch]

Ok for mixing water, and storing if needed? I'm seeing yes and no across various forums.

Any consensus?

 

[MuralReef]

I use them and have them in a variety of colors. I see no problems.

 

[deboy69]

Depends on which plastic type they are made out of there are a few kinds

 

[MuralReef]

I can see all of the build up in my salt water one because its white though.

 

[Munch]

I want a blue one for some reason:

http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Co...27&sr=1-5&keywords=rubbermaid+brute+20+gallon

 

[Munch]

Read this on Amazon site:

RUBBERMAID BRUTE Round Containers are perfect for handling both refuse and food. Include reinforced rims, built-in non-slip grip handles, and double-ribbed base. Plastic resin construction. NSF-listed. Colors yellow, gray, and white are USDA Meat and Poultry Equipment Group Listed and assist in complying with HACCP guidelines.

 

[zombie]

Just look up the craigslist guy. There is a guy on there that sells 55 and 30 gallon food grade barrels for less than a rubbermaid, but have a tight sealing lid (I got a 30g with a lid for $15) . Some of them need a heavy cleaning, but they are worth the time.

 

[asn-naso]

I want a blue one for some reason:

http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Co...27&sr=1-5&keywords=rubbermaid+brute+20+gallon

Blue is not safe for food/reef. Buy a gray one.

 

[CRW Reef]

i like this thread

http://www.3reef.com/threads/reef-safe-plastics-leaching-myths-facts.57828/

 

[Fracgorilla]

I use the grey one.

 

[FishTV]

i like this thread

http://www.3reef.com/threads/reef-safe-plastics-leaching-myths-facts.57828/

Good read, I also use grey rubermaid for RO, and mixng, but want to move to a 100 gal, and 45-50 gal poly tanks to replace them.

 

[Miah2bzy]

I think this is the craigslist guy I've seen selling food grade barrels cheap.
http://denver.craigslist.org/grq/4899782731.html

 

[zombie]

I think this is the craigslist guy I've seen selling food grade barrels cheap.
http://denver.craigslist.org/grq/4899782731.html

That be the guy.

 

[ayaws]

I have a grey one used for moving from my 90 to my 150. Everything survived happily. The grey ones are food grade but I'm not sure about the others.

The lids do suck though. I'll probably hit up the CL guy when I go to build my mixing station...or another container from plasticmart.com.

 

[zinovate]

Ironic, I just got back from Lowes to get a set of wheels for my SW mixing trash can.
The can actually locks into the base, it's pretty sweet.

 

[MuralReef]

Ironic, I just got back from Lowes to get a set of wheels for my SW mixing trash can.
The can actually locks into the base, it's pretty sweet.

Those are pretty nice. I use them on my 32 gallon ones which the inside lip is 25 gallons. Makes it pretty easy to roll one up pump it out roll up my fresh salt and pump it in.