Sterilite container....safe?

[Nht8134]

Ive been using a 5 gallon Sterilite rubber container to hold my make up water. Are there any issues on these? Ive heard that some rubber containers leak phosphates so I just wanted to check. LMK what you think. Thanks

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Rubber, or plastic?

[mc-cro]

I dont know about leaching, but IME sterilite is notorious for getting brittle and cracking and dumping water everywhere.

[MrPike]

I have used it, with no apparent ill effects. Its more like a plastic then a rubber. If you drop it from 4 feet off the ground, it will most likely crack.

[Nht8134]

Yes. I believe it is plastic. Which is better?

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Rubber may be more likely to leach undesirables, and may also stiffen and crack over time. Plastic is better, IMO. FWIW, I've rarely seen rubber containers except in specialized applications.