This ok for ATO RODI container?

BeachVacationer · 11/15/2018, 03:19 PM

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HumbleFish · 11/15/2018, 05:20 PM

I would only use food grade plastic.

mcgyvr · 11/15/2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HumbleFish

I would only use food grade plastic.

Why?.. Do you eat out of it

Yes beach...A vinegar/water rinse and it will be just fine..
Provided you havent used it for oil changes

HumbleFish · 11/15/2018, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Why?.. Do you eat out of it

No, but I wouldn't store water for my fish tank in plastic that wasn't HDPE.

mcgyvr · 11/15/2018, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HumbleFish

No, but I wouldn't store water for my fish tank in plastic that wasn't HDPE.

That oil container probably is hdpe..

HumbleFish · 11/15/2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

That oil container probably is hdpe..

IF that can be CONFIRMED, then all is good.

Uncle99 · 11/15/2018, 09:47 PM

I used a plastic 10 buck garbage can, so oil container, why not?

nereefpat · 11/16/2018, 09:40 AM

Kind of a strange choice, and a little small.

Looks like HDPE has a #2 recycling code on it.

Aquavaj · 11/16/2018, 11:52 AM

2 things to think about

1. Is there a window to see the water level?
2. Are the holes large enough to fit the pump?

ldballoon4 · 11/16/2018, 06:49 PM

NO- Absolutely not. Great that you are asking.

You need FDA food grade for this hobby or risk the consequences of overseas plastics leaching dangerous chemicals into your hobby. Play it smart. Use what the experienced pros use.

Try Google to find " FDA food grade reef".
Good luck

mcgyvr · 11/16/2018, 08:58 PM

That container is totally fine...made in the usa from a totally suitable plastic resin..

Daimyo68 · 11/16/2018, 10:09 PM

Not that there is anything wrong with the container he has pictured, but why not just hit Home Depot and grab a food grade 5g bucket for $7... Nice shiny white and you can see if there's any crud getting into it against the background

mcgyvr · 11/16/2018, 10:19 PM

Likely space concerns/limits

billdogg · 11/17/2018, 08:24 AM

IMHO, it will be perfectly safe for use even if it wouldn't be my first choice. I prefer something clear so I can see at a glance when it needs to be refilled.

dkevink · 11/18/2018, 12:45 AM

I use my old salt bucket and put it in sump. Free more or less.

BeachVacationer · 11/26/2018, 09:58 PM

Thanks guys. I picked this container because it fits perfectly for my application. The IceCap pump fits in there and I just refill it once a week. Hold 2.5 gallons and the ATO pumps about a gallon in a week.

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nereefpat · 11/27/2018, 08:35 AM

Clever!

rfgonzo · 11/28/2018, 10:42 PM

Keep a eye on that drawer for mold with no ciculation when closed.

BeachVacationer · 11/28/2018, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rfgonzo

Keep a eye on that drawer for mold with no ciculation when closed.

Good point, will do. Thanks!

FlatBrokeMedic · 11/29/2018, 09:16 PM

Very cool way to utilize that container, I was confused as to why use it for an auto container but once I saw it in the drawer it all made sense

11/15/2018, 03:19 PM	#1
BeachVacationer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 546	This ok for ATO RODI container? IMG_20181115_151521-01.jpg

11/16/2018, 09:40 AM	#8
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Kind of a strange choice, and a little small. Looks like HDPE has a #2 recycling code on it. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

11/16/2018, 06:49 PM	#10
ldballoon4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Coast, USA Posts: 24	NO- Absolutely not. Great that you are asking. You need FDA food grade for this hobby or risk the consequences of overseas plastics leaching dangerous chemicals into your hobby. Play it smart. Use what the experienced pros use. Try Google to find " FDA food grade reef". Good luck __________________ El-D-Balloon-Four. Roger that, Batman.

11/16/2018, 08:58 PM	#11
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	That container is totally fine...made in the usa from a totally suitable plastic resin.. __________________ Who me?

11/16/2018, 10:09 PM	#12
Daimyo68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Palm Beach, FL Posts: 2,270	Not that there is anything wrong with the container he has pictured, but why not just hit Home Depot and grab a food grade 5g bucket for $7... Nice shiny white and you can see if there's any crud getting into it against the background __________________ 120g, 50g Sump, SRO XP2000i, MP40W x2, DIY Hybrid LED/T5 Fixture, Apex PBMAS VP 2010-11 PBMAS 2017 President

11/15/2018, 05:20 PM	#2
HumbleFish Moved On Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4,757	I would only use food grade plastic.

11/15/2018, 09:47 PM	#7
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	I used a plastic 10 buck garbage can, so oil container, why not?

11/16/2018, 11:52 AM	#9
Aquavaj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 132	2 things to think about 1. Is there a window to see the water level? 2. Are the holes large enough to fit the pump?

11/16/2018, 10:19 PM	#13
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Likely space concerns/limits __________________ Who me?

11/17/2018, 08:24 AM	#14
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	IMHO, it will be perfectly safe for use even if it wouldn't be my first choice. I prefer something clear so I can see at a glance when it needs to be refilled. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

11/18/2018, 12:45 AM	#15
dkevink Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 51	I use my old salt bucket and put it in sump. Free more or less.

11/26/2018, 09:58 PM	#16
BeachVacationer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 546	Thanks guys. I picked this container because it fits perfectly for my application. The IceCap pump fits in there and I just refill it once a week. Hold 2.5 gallons and the ATO pumps about a gallon in a week. IMG_20181115_200710-01.jpg IMG_20181115_200745-01.jpg

11/27/2018, 08:35 AM	#17
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Clever! __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

11/28/2018, 10:42 PM	#18
rfgonzo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	Keep a eye on that drawer for mold with no ciculation when closed. __________________ 210 gal reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 Gal sump mixed reef 100 gal Reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 gal sump. SPS/LPS & 100 gal Japanese Dragon Moray eel tank with 40 gal sump 75 gal Brazilian Dragon Mor

11/29/2018, 09:16 PM	#20
FlatBrokeMedic Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 51	Very cool way to utilize that container, I was confused as to why use it for an auto container but once I saw it in the drawer it all made sense