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1bigstud
04-03-2008, 12:36 AM
I usually buy buckets from the hardware store for changing water in my reef. I was wondering how safe it would be to use old detergent/paint buckets if I rinsed them out really well.

Rick
spoot
04-03-2008, 12:38 AM
I think the safest bet would be to use the buckets that salt comes in.
justinl
04-03-2008, 01:06 AM
I would definitely NOT use buckeets that had paint/detergent/any other kind of unsafe chemical in it. Stick to salt buckets. If you don't have any, ask your lfs for a few.
ElGuappo
04-03-2008, 01:28 AM
10G buckets w lid at totem are 6.50 each.
untamed
04-03-2008, 01:57 AM
Come help yourself! How many do you want? How about a dozen? Take them...please!
1bigstud
04-03-2008, 02:56 AM
Thanks for the replies I think Untamed may have solved my problem.
spreerider
04-03-2008, 02:57 AM
i have had the same 3 detergent buckets for 8 years now, im betting they are safe but i only used them for freshwater up untill now.
skylord
04-03-2008, 05:41 AM
If untamed runs short let me know.....

Scott
untamed
04-03-2008, 05:45 AM
If untamed runs short let me know.....

Scott

Ha..ha...I don't foresee that happening! I've been trying to figure out if I could build a small toolshed out of them...or fill them with sand and build a retaining wall for a highway...Some one let me donate a dozen or so to the SPCA. That was good.

Brad.
skylord
04-03-2008, 07:41 AM
I thought you might enjoy that post Brad....lol.

Scott
BC Mosaic
04-03-2008, 08:23 AM
How about bringing some to the auction and giving them away to whomever (like me):lol:
skylord
04-04-2008, 05:45 AM
Gee...somehow I think that can be arranged...lol

Scott
1bigstud
04-25-2008, 03:35 AM
Brad thanks again for the buckets. Beautiful tank is an understatement!!! Well worth the drive out just to see it!!
MMAX
04-25-2008, 02:30 PM
I think you're playing with fire if you use pails that chemicals came in. Would you drink water from one of these even if you rinsed them out good? I often see plastic drums where I work that chemicals come in and right on the label it states that under no circumstances should empty containers be used for drinking water or anything like that.
1bigstud
04-25-2008, 03:59 PM
Thanks for all the replies, I assumed it wasn't okay to use other types of buckets. The situation is now all good.
edikpok
05-19-2008, 08:10 AM
Guys, do you still have some buckets to spare? I can use up to 5 buckets with lids...

Thanks!