Coyne
Aquarium Advice Addict
I'll be setting up an RO/DI system in the next few weeks. Just curious as to what folks store their water in (if anything).
Im looking to have around 50 gallons on hand for water changes, and will need to roll it from one area to another for filling/emptying.
These are the two options Ive come up with:
1) I found a 55 gallon water barrel for around $150 and a set of rollers it can sit on for around $60 (rated to hold 1000 lbs of weight). At $200+, that's the more expensive option.
The cheaper option is a large, 55 gallon Rubbermaid trashcan. It also has a set of rollers that is designed to fit, and together they cost around $90. The roller here is rated to hold 350 lbs.
Strictly from a money perspective it seems like a no-brainer. However, I have concerns about both the trashcan's and its roller's ability to hold the water weight (about 460 lbs). Plus Im not really sure if the container itself is designed to hold that much weight and pressure. Im thinking that it may not be worth the savings if Im risking coming home to a huge mess.
Anybody have some insight, or perhaps a suggestion that I haven't considered?
Im looking to have around 50 gallons on hand for water changes, and will need to roll it from one area to another for filling/emptying.
These are the two options Ive come up with:
1) I found a 55 gallon water barrel for around $150 and a set of rollers it can sit on for around $60 (rated to hold 1000 lbs of weight). At $200+, that's the more expensive option.
The cheaper option is a large, 55 gallon Rubbermaid trashcan. It also has a set of rollers that is designed to fit, and together they cost around $90. The roller here is rated to hold 350 lbs.
Strictly from a money perspective it seems like a no-brainer. However, I have concerns about both the trashcan's and its roller's ability to hold the water weight (about 460 lbs). Plus Im not really sure if the container itself is designed to hold that much weight and pressure. Im thinking that it may not be worth the savings if Im risking coming home to a huge mess.
Anybody have some insight, or perhaps a suggestion that I haven't considered?