Brute and phosphate issues

[JOKER]

Any way we could see what they look like? Have any idea what they had in them??

 

[NeveSSL]

This is the company: http://www.francisenterprises.org/About-Us.html

T The prices I quoted were from their Craigslist ad. They're higher on their website.

Yep, they had pickles in them. They claim on their website some of them have preservatives in them, but they've all been cleaned out before being sold.

Brandon

 

[NeveSSL]

Found the craigslist ad:

55 and 275 gallon-free DELIV-drinking water safe

 

[schooleyosis]

I might be interested in one or two of these 55-gallon drums... Wish I had room for the 225 gallon reservoirs. Not sure what I would do with them but they are a good price. LOL

 

[NeveSSL]

I had the same thought, Ryan!

Brandon

 

[joekool]

I did some research and the brute rated NSF 2 is food safe or food contact. The one I have is LDPE. I would prefer it to be HDPE instead of low density.
NSF is not for long term storage. should be fine for what we use it for. As stated before I don't store water in them just fill and mix then empty.

 

[NeveSSL]

I'm also wanting to switch to HDPE. The 55g plastic barrels seem to be the best/most economical bet.

Brandon

 

[joekool]

I need to clean mine. What was the process with vinegar?

 

[mcarroll]

I found a company that is selling pickle barrels for $25 each. Free shipping with 3 or more. I think they're similar to 55g plastic drums, but a little beefier.

Anyone interested in getting some?

Any way we could see what they look like? Have any idea what they had in them??

Ya...I've seen a few different colors and styles offered before. If it matters, they will usually send you photos. A lot of times the folks that offer these also have different sized barrels as well as those huge IBC containers, all recycled from the food industry. If you're getting a delivery, may as well make worthwhile!

-Matt

 

[JOKER]

I would be in for one maybe 2, when will we be getting them?

 

[JOKER]

I just use a cloth with vinegar on mine every time i use it.

I need to clean mine. What was the process with vinegar?

 

[Luckfish]

I'd be up for getting 1-2 of the barrels.

 

[NeveSSL]

Hey Tim! Good to see you around.

If I order them, I'm not completely sure when it would be. I need to get lights before I get just about anything else. But with free shipping on only 3, that's not bad at all.

Brandon