Reef Central Online Community

Go Back   Reef Central Online Community > General Interest Forums > The Reef Chemistry Forum
Blogs FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

Notices

User Tag List

Reply
Thread Tools
Unread 06/11/2018, 07:18 PM   #1
top shelf
Registered Member
 
top shelf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,022
Dosing container

So I have a brs 1.1ml doser on the way I intend to use for dosing Kent Tech B. (Alk supplement) Does anyone see any issue with using a pure leaf tea bottle for a dosing container?

I have a square theme to my tank and really like the look of the bottles and currently use one as an overflow for my skimmer cup. I know generally if it's food grade it's safe for the tank but in this case it will hold a chemical. I just wan't to make sure this type of plastic will hold up to it and not break down or leach anything.


__________________
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad.
Philosophy is wondering if that means ketchup is a smoothie.

Current tank info: 45g SCA Cube
top shelf is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06/11/2018, 10:29 PM   #2
bertoni
RC Mod
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mountain View, CA, USA
Posts: 88,616
The worst case is that the plastic will become brittle over time. I'd check it now and then, maybe once a week for a few weeks, and then maybe once a month or so. Does it have a recycling number on it?


__________________
Jonathan Bertoni
bertoni is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06/12/2018, 03:32 AM   #3
top shelf
Registered Member
 
top shelf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,022
I kinda thought that may be the outcome but wasn't sure.
It has a triangle on the bottom with a 1 in it and PETE under it.


__________________
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad.
Philosophy is wondering if that means ketchup is a smoothie.

Current tank info: 45g SCA Cube
top shelf is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06/12/2018, 06:20 AM   #4
mcgyvr
Registered Member
 
mcgyvr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 20,050
Quote:
Originally Posted by top shelf View Post
I kinda thought that may be the outcome but wasn't sure.
It has a triangle on the bottom with a 1 in it and PETE under it.
Totally fine...


__________________
Who me?
mcgyvr is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06/12/2018, 06:40 AM   #5
Alfrareef
Registered Member
 
Alfrareef's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Portugal
Posts: 405
Only issue could be the capacity...


Alfrareef is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06/12/2018, 07:20 AM   #6
top shelf
Registered Member
 
top shelf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,022
Quote:
Originally Posted by mcgyvr View Post
Totally fine...
Thanks

Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfrareef View Post
Only issue could be the capacity...
I only use 2.5ml a day so should last atleast a week or so. Getting into sps so going for better stability.


__________________
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad.
Philosophy is wondering if that means ketchup is a smoothie.

Current tank info: 45g SCA Cube
top shelf is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06/12/2018, 07:35 AM   #7
oldhead
Registered Member
 
oldhead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 527
I use the square VOS plastic water bottles for dosing alk and cal. The only problem with them is they aren't heavy when empty.


oldhead is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06/12/2018, 12:39 PM   #8
bertoni
RC Mod
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mountain View, CA, USA
Posts: 88,616
I think it'll be fine, but I'd check it every other month or so. As with a wide range of products, it'll decay over time.


__________________
Jonathan Bertoni
bertoni is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06/12/2018, 02:58 PM   #9
top shelf
Registered Member
 
top shelf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,022
Quote:
Originally Posted by oldhead View Post
I use the square VOS plastic water bottles for dosing alk and cal. The only problem with them is they aren't heavy when empty.
I've only seen the glass round ones, a lot of people seem to like those though.

[QUOTE=bertoni;25454100]I think it'll be fine, but I'd check it every other month or so. As with a wide range of products, it'll decay over time.[/QUOTE]

I'll just have to work it into the maintenance routine.

Thanks for the help guys, supposed to be here tomorrow.


__________________
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad.
Philosophy is wondering if that means ketchup is a smoothie.

Current tank info: 45g SCA Cube
top shelf is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06/12/2018, 11:41 PM   #10
bertoni
RC Mod
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mountain View, CA, USA
Posts: 88,616
You're welcome. Good luck!


__________________
Jonathan Bertoni
bertoni is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:14 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Powered by Searchlight © 2024 Axivo Inc.
Use of this web site is subject to the terms and conditions described in the user agreement.
Reef CentralTM Reef Central, LLC. Copyright ©1999-2022
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.