Vpier Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I use two of the expensive 45gal super durable Rubbermaid trash cans as my reservoir I got from Home Depot. These are large square ones you see trash trucks lifting up. I had no reason to go into to the room where my RO unit and storage cans are last night (1am) but for some reason I did and my floor was covered in water. Now this room is above my painted, dry walled garage and about 3-5 gal of water had dripped down the ceilings electrical socket and light socket into the garage, no damage. I could hear water running out but couldnt tell which one was leaking due being next to each other and me panicking and freaking out, so I drained both cans of perfectly remineralized ro water down the drain. The cans are black so it was hard to see what happened. Took them outside today and could see that the cans have seams in them where Im guessing they melt sections together because the seams are on the outside and inside. So I filled them up and saw water leaking out one of the cans at the lowest seam near the bottom of the cans. I thought these trash cans where molded from one solid piece. This is not the case. If I didnt go into the room that would have been an expensive mess. So I dont trust the one that isnt leaking. Water has way of finding weakness and design flaws. Today I went on amazon and ordered two 30gal blue high-density polyethylene lab pack drums designed and UN approved hazmat storage drums that can be used to store, transport, and dispose of small, intact containers of hazardous materials and help contain spills. The drum is made of blue HDPE (high-density polyethylene), which weighs less than steel, is resistant to dents, punctures, and certain chemicals, and may be incinerated. The drum is blow-molded for wall strength and thinness. Ultraviolet (UV) inhibitors minimize fading and discoloring. The lever-lock ring can be used to secure the lid to the drum. Full drums can be stacked up to three high. Its is also food grade "Our plastic does not have any BPA in it. Our resin is FDA approved and is allowable for drinking water." I dont think these will leak and they are cheaper ($45) than the rubbermaid and shipping is free. I learned a very important thing last night, trash cans are for holding trash not water for long periods of time. Wife slept through the whole thing and has no idea I was up most of the night. She would have been upset. You cant even tell it happened. Good thing the paint in the garage is a darker color. Wygglz, Shrimple minded, mayphly and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigXor Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Round is a better shape to distribute the weight of liquids. Sounds like you found a more suitable container for your RO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Sorry you had to go through that. I've heard enough disasters over the years with the square ones, that I bought the round Brutes and never had problems. Glad your spouse didn't know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I use BRUTE trash cans. They have worked fantastic so far. Sorry for your disaster, but it could of been worse (thinking positive ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Great lesson for all of us newbies. Thanks for sharing and I'm so glad you averted disaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I chose the square ones due to fitting in the area better and taking less space. Hard lesson to learn but I got lucky and for some reason went into the room when I had no reason to do so. Im thinking UN/DOT hazmat approved containers that can be stacked three high will hold up. BigXor and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyana Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Sucks man, good thing you found it. I use the round brute cans and no problems so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 My UN/DOT hazmat approved containers came in today, they are awesome. It could probably support an elephant and weighs 15lbs. I cant believe they are only $45 shipped. They will never leak unless I put a bullet through it. I think the lid might be bullet proof. Will cut some holes in them this weekend for pump and airline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loumeer Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I wanted to clarify since I am currently using this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KDB9UC Is this the container that broke and leaked on you? If this is it then maybe I need to look into different options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I wanted to clarify since I am currently using this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KDB9UC Is this the container that broke and leaked on you? If this is it then maybe I need to look into different options. No. but look down the sides and make sure it has no seams This is the one I had and leaked near the wheels. http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-Rollout-Container-9W27GY/dp/B0007845JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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