trash can leak (top off water)

[mikebusc]

I just got really lucky with my DT. I have a rectangular 23 gallon trash can I use with a pump for my top off water. It's a Project Source (Lowe's). I have Brute's for my RO water but I wanted one with a narrow profile because it fits in my space. I just finished filling it when I heard a faint sound of a leak. Here it just started leaking from underneath. If I wasn't there to stop it things would have been really bad tomorrow. Has anyone had problems with trash cans leaking? I guess it was just cheaply made. I don't know if Brute makes that size but I'm open to any other suggestions for a narrow container.

 

[mann1139]

Trash cans aren't designed to be water-tight, so it's always a risk.

If you look for industrial products ($$$$), all dimensions are possible.

I see a lot of narrow recycling containers, for instance. Just don't toss your empties in there.

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

Get a custom ATO container made to your needed specs I use octo aquatics Matt will make almost anything fair prices too

https://octoaquatics.com/product/ato-containers/

 

[EricR]

I use a cheapie trash can from Target for my top off water -- to fit behind DT in house nook.
No problems so far in over 3 years so wish me luck.
*can't imagine it ever leaking but mine was only about 16 gallons new, chopped down to about 12 gallons for height

Glad you were there to catch yours.

 

[Sea_forest]

This is the ones I use:

 

[mikebusc]

This is the ones I use:

Do you have a name or model number of that container? I tried to make the image larger, but I can’t see the writing.

 

[Sea_forest]

Do you have a name or model number of that container? I tried to make the image larger, but I can’t see the writing.

Norwesco Plastic White Water Storage tank.

There are different sizes. You can get it from Lowes, Tractor Supply or internet sellers.

 

[mikebusc]

Norwesco Plastic White Water Storage tank.

There are different sizes. You can get it from Lowes, Tractor Supply or internet sellers.

Thanks, I’ll look into it.