Looking for Water Storage Containers

[carmodpg]

Let me know if anyone has a line of 50(ish) gallon water storage containers. I am looking to get my saltwater mixing station up and going. I made the mistake of buying two poly containers that did not have openings at the bottom. Needless to say, the holes I cut for the bulkheads leave a lot to be desired (so they leak). After buying as much sealant and other food safe junk, I may toss in the towel and get new ones.

 

[mjcoussens]

I'd recommend looking at using uni-seals instead of bulkheads. It's really tough to get bulkheads to seal properly on curved surfaces.

 

[smoothdog]

I'd recommend looking at using uni-seals instead of bulkheads. It's really tough to get bulkheads to seal properly on curved surfaces.

^This^
They will even work on slightly irregular shaped holes.

 

[Gtinnel]

Yep what they said. The only way that normal bulkheads work on round containers are if the container is flimsy enough to flatten out where the bulkhead is.

 

[carmodpg]

thanks! I snagged some uniseals the other day. It is a flat surface as its just a standard rectangular vertical storage container (pic below). I have not given up yet as I have come to far with this stupid thing! Thanks to all for your comments.

 

[aaron186]

thanks! I snagged some uniseals the other day. It is a flat surface as its just a standard rectangular vertical storage container (pic below). I have not given up yet as I have come to far with this stupid thing! Thanks to all for your comments.

Where did you get those containers?

 

[Lance A. Lot]

Try different brands of bulkheads. Hayward makes schedule 80 bulkheads that need a slightly larger hole than their normal schedule 40 competitors. looks like you have the BRS black ones there.

 

[carmodpg]

Where did you get those containers?

It was free shipping so I went for it.

 

[aaron186]

It was free shipping so I went for it.

Thanks. Did you install those lids yourself?

 

[carmodpg]

Thanks. Did you install those lids yourself?

Yes. Used hole cutters and found some large plugs that fit and create an air tight seal.
Here is a pic as it currently sits. I installed new, larger bulkheads and completely redid the bottom. No more leaks.
Sadly, for me, I had a friend who could get me the Norwesco containers shipping free. In my despair, and before I tried to fix bulkheads, I just ordered them. While I wait for them to be delivered, I fixed the issues (pretty easily).
So if you know anyone in the St. Louis area looking to buy a saltwater mixing station (pipe included so it’s almost plug and play), send them my way. ‍