Thoughts on plastic bin sumps?

[slogan315]

I am trying to increase my sump size to fit some bigger equipment on a budget. I am using a Clarisea filter roller, skimmer, reactor pump, and return pump. So only planning on gluing in a single baffle to make a return chamber. The rest will be a single chamber. So nothing fancy or custom with lots of chambers is needed.

Thoughts on using something like this as a sump?
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/qu...lt-in-handle-grips-rso2415-9/784RSO24159.html
I like the cost and form factor, but worried about plastic cracking. Anyone have experience with a budget plastic tote sump?

Any better ideas? Again, space is a major issue as it’s under a 24x24 cube.

 

[sc50964]

Many LFS use this so I don’t see why it won’t work for you.

 

[slogan315]

Many LFS use this so I don’t see why it won’t work for you.

They use this exact kind of bin or they use plastic bins in general?

 

[The_Paradox]

It’s PE plastic so you should be fine. If you get bulging just run a strap around it for peace of mind.

 

[sc50964]

They use this exact kind of bin or they use plastic bins in general?

More like this

https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/...Ek2sOQ086KdcWc5_ITzGo4eqwASQt8-RoCu0oQAvD_BwE

 

[slogan315]

More like this

https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/...Ek2sOQ086KdcWc5_ITzGo4eqwASQt8-RoCu0oQAvD_BwE

yea so more of the dense, stock tank material than a thin walled storage tote.

 

[The_Paradox]

yea so more of the dense, stock tank material than a thin walled storage tote.

OP was looking at something that’s ~10 gallons. Burst strength on LDPE will be magnitudes more than he needs.