Brute Tote as an ATO Resevoir

[jermahin]

Part of the new stand I am constructing will have a section for all electrical and space below for an ATO resevoir. I have found a option that will fit perfectly in the space and maximize my water volume.

http://www2.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?prodid=11350524&whse=BD_563&topnav=national&cat=28341&hierPath=11116*28341*&lang=en-US

Is there any concern using these Brute Tote storage containers as resevoirs? I use Brute trash cans for mixing water, but I am concerned with using these as a water storage container, as the water will be in them for a much longer period.

Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Wolfmann81]

I used something similar for many years as my reservoir tank for RO - I never thought it was much of an issue.

I don't believe there are any leaching factors involved from the plastic, but I am not 100% sure about that. That would be my only concern.

[reeferlover]

I use an ace hardware brand no leaching ur fine

[sirreal63]

Make a trip to Ikea, they have very nice, thick and clear totes in a varie of shapes. The generic ones are thin and distort too easily. My sump is a 40 gallon tub from Ikea, it has worked for years with no distortion.

[Wolfmann81]

My RO-mix is a 44G Brute garbage can I got from Lowes. Very thick/durable that I can fill right to the top, stick a pump and heater in the bottom and let it mix. Works great,

[gtafragger]

No the brute ones are completely safe. They even use them as gatorade mixing containers at camps for kids.