Water Storage Tank/Brute

[DarrenCar]

I have come to the conclusion that a brute trash can will be the most cost effective way to store water. I like some of the tanks that have a srew on top and a bulkhead fitting on the bottom but cost+shipping is outrageous. I can buy 4 brute cans for the cost of 1.
Any one have any sources or suggestions on water storage on a budget?
Thanks,
Darren

 

[dwest]

I have come to the conclusion that a brute trash can will be the most cost effective way to store water. I like some of the tanks that have a srew on top and a bulkhead fitting on the bottom but cost+shipping is outrageous. I can buy 4 brute cans for the cost of 1.
Any one have any sources or suggestions on water storage on a budget?
Thanks,
Darren

Brutes are great. You’ll be happy with one. If you want to get a different type of tank you might find one at a local farm supply store. After 25 years of using Brutes, I drove to a tank supply store in my state for a pair of 105 gallon tanks. You’re right, shipping them would have been outrageous.

 

[JS_racer]

Brute user here as well, heater, mixing pump all dropped in from the top, no bulkheads or fancy stuff
it does have a float valve for the shut off for my ro

for water out of the brute, i toss a big mag (18?) pump in and pump it out with a python hose. i use the same pump for tank water changes as well, toss it in the sump and pump it out with the same python hose. I use a remote control for an outlet. easy and cheap setup.

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

You can add a bulkhead or uniseal to a brute easily.

 

[MaiReef]

I pump right out of a hole in the top of my Brute can to my tank upstairs. I use ball valves to switch between mixing the water and pumping upstairs. I keep a 78 degree only heater. Very easy, but if I was storing for more than a month, I would get a better sealed container.

 

[redfishbluefish]

The other option is craigslist for 55 gallon drums (that were used to hold food items.) Just searched our area (central NJ) and found a number for sale....ten bucks each.

 

[Whit]

The other option is craigslist for 55 gallon drums (that were used to hold food items.) Just searched our area (central NJ) and found a number for sale....ten bucks each.