Dog food container ATO reservoir dimensions

Crashjack · May 2, 2017

I'm interested in using this popular 50 quart dog food container as an ATO reservoir but can't find the dimensions anywhere. Anybody have one of these in the 50 quart size and mind sharing the dimensions?

https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...X&ved=0ahUKEwjbo6HYs9DTAhXC54MKHRvoCacQ8wIIXQ

reefwiser · May 2, 2017

I have it but I am at work now. Do you just need the height and width. It holds about 4 gallons of water.

Crashjack · May 2, 2017

I'm interested in the 50 quart (12.5 gallons). I would like all dimensions (can't be more than 24" long as my stand is only 24" deep). I also want as short as possible for accssss as I've got some room for width, 12"-14" width ideal.

Bunnee911 · May 2, 2017

I use the tractor supply ones with wheels.

12" x 14" x 18" tall for 25# size 7 gallons appx.

13.5" x 18" x 21" tall for 50# 10 g maybe.

The wheels do not have to be used. Take 2" off for them.

Can't post pictures with the app! Someone?

joec · May 2, 2017

I have same for dog food. 22.5" x 11.75". Height 23.25".

reefwiser · May 2, 2017

I bought mine at Petsmart and they have them at walmart too.

Crashjack · May 2, 2017

I see these from Tractor Supply:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...l-away-dispenser-wattached-scoop?cm_vc=-10005 - I've seen this one other places, and it is very similar to what I posted. I was just hoping for a little shorter at the expense of being a little wider.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...t-pet-food-container-50-lb-69-qt?cm_vc=-10005 - This one is 69 quart (17.25 gallons), which is about 16" wide and more than I need, though if the wheels are removable, the height would be great. I wish they made in a 50 quart but haven't found.

Crashjack · May 2, 2017

Bunnee911 said:
I use the tractor supply ones with wheels.

13.5" x 18" x 21" tall for 50# 10 g maybe.

The wheels do not have to be used. Take 2" off for them.

These dimensions would be great, especially if the 21" is with wheels (making it 19"), but even 21" would be fine.

Bunnee911 · May 2, 2017

Crashjack said:
These dimensions would be great, especially if the 21" is with wheels (making it 19"), but even 21" would be fine.

That is the 50 pound size.

Crashjack · May 2, 2017

Bunnee911 said:
That is the 50 pound size.

Yes, but I'm talking about 50 quarts, which is apparently marketed as 44 lbs.

Mombo · Sep 7, 2017

Did you ever buy one of these? I'm wondering how they hold up full of water.

I'm looking at the 47qt one

Crashjack · Sep 7, 2017

Mombo said:
Did you ever buy one of these? I'm wondering how they hold up full of water.

I'm looking at the 47qt one

I bought the 47 quart. I marked it and where my float valve shuts my RO off when filling is exactly 9 gallons. I think another half-gallon would be no problem, and you could probably go to 10 gallons. It does expand/flex when filled but I can still easily close the lid. I wouldn't try to use the wheels.

Mombo · Sep 7, 2017

I was planning on taking the wheels off as well. So you got the exact one I am looking at. I was thinking it would hold almost 12 gallons. Would you say you don't feel comfortable filling it that high then?

Crashjack · Sep 7, 2017

Mombo said:
I was planning on taking the wheels off as well. So you got the exact one I am looking at. I was thinking it would hold almost 12 gallons. Would you say you don't feel comfortable filling it that high then?

If you put more than 11.75 gallons in it, it would overflow. You could try 11 gallons. It is pretty sturdy with my 9 gallons, and 10 gallons is most likely fine. I would be afraid that much more than that might deform the top to where you couldn't close the lid.

Mike.kel · Sep 8, 2017

That container is not strong enough laterally to hold its shape filled with water. It will try to turn into a round shape not its current dry rectangular shape the lid is.

Look on the "Uline" website. They have containers in drum shapes that work great. I like the ones that have the full removable lids

Crashjack · Sep 8, 2017

Mike.kel said:
That container is not strong enough laterally to hold its shape filled with water. It will try to turn into a round shape not its current dry rectangular shape the lid is.

At 9 gallons it holds its shape. It flexes some but not enough to where the lid won't fit normally.