Brute trash container?

[Notsolostfish]

Is brute still the way to go to mix your water ?
Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing.

Rubbermaid Commercial Products Brute 44 Gal. Grey Round Vented Trash Can 2031187 - The Home Depot

This Brute 44 Gallon waste container features innovative venting channels which make lifting out liners up to 50% easier. It improves productivity and reduces the risk of injury. The integrated cinches

www.homedepot.com

Are those the food grade ones? Cant find the white 44 gallons white. Not sure if the color matters. Is that true they leash phosphate?

 

[EricR]

The gray "Commercial" Brute you linked is the one that a ton of people use.
The Home Depot link description mentions some stuff about USDA/NSF food storage also.

 

[jda]

They are great. They do not leach anything. They are all food grade. If you need a specific color, then try uline.

I have used them for years, still do and they are just too handy.

A 50 gallon bag of IO or RC mixes to 35 ppt in one of them.

 

[fodsod]

That's all I use currently. I have 2 of them for storage and mixing.

 

[Slocke]

I use one as a sump and it honestly has done a much better job than my other more traditional sump.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Is brute still the way to go to mix your water ?
Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing.

Rubbermaid Commercial Products Brute 44 Gal. Grey Round Vented Trash Can 2031187 - The Home Depot

This Brute 44 Gallon waste container features innovative venting channels which make lifting out liners up to 50% easier. It improves productivity and reduces the risk of injury. The integrated cinches

www.homedepot.com

Are those the food grade ones? Cant find the white 44 gallons white. Not sure if the color matters. Is that true they leash phosphate?

These are great... Do yourself a favor and get the round dolly that fits onto the bottom.

 

[exnisstech]

I have 3 of the 32 gallon that have been in use for several years. One for RODI, one for fresh salt mix and one I keep full of salt water removed durring changes just in case I need to set a tank up for an emergency.

 

[zoomonster]

Much the same... I use 3 x 44g's for ato, mixing and draining. Only bought the wheel base for the one I mix indoors. Drain and ATO sit outdoors. And yes, they are certified food grade.

 

[FishTruck]

A rectangular container would be superior for saving space... but... other than that the brut cans are unbeatable.

 

[wantednca]

I have 3 of the 32 gallon that have been in use for several years. One for RODI, one for fresh salt mix and one I keep full of salt water removed durring changes just in case I need to set a tank up for an emergency.

What kind of pump do you use and do you use a heater

 

[melonheadorion]

i use a 32 gal for my ato for 2 tanks

 

[1112-425XL]

I use a 44g brute with removable wheels, a heater and a sicce syncra 5 to make about 30g every 10 days. Its a great setup

 

[Nate Chalk]

Get the Brute. It's op

 

[Notsolostfish]

This thread came from the dead

 

[exnisstech]

What kind of pump do you use and do you use a heater

I have a heater in the container I mix salt in along with a couple of old powerheads for mixing. I have one of the pumps shown below for transferring. It helps that all my stuff is in our unfinished basement so I don't worry about it being all neat and tidy.

Ultra Zero Utility Pump

The Sicce Ultra Zero is a multi-purpose utility pump, perfect for when you just need a sturdy pump to move water from one place to another, such as for pumping freshly mixed saltwater to your tank after a water change, or refilling reservoirs. The Ultra Zero has plenty of power to pump water...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[srawnc]

I use one as a sump and it honestly has done a much better job than my other more traditional sump.

This caught my attention im curious. Love unconventional setups.