Gas cans

[Crooked Reef]

Does anyone know if a plastic gas can is safe to use as an ato reservoir?

[rdrbssr11]

I would not. Get something marked food grade.

[Crooked Reef]

That is my goal but a 5 gallon gas can fits where I need it to be. I transported water in them for years without issue but never used one for long term storage.

[noj3333]

Would a 5 gallon bucket fit your location? I use the orange home depot bucket to store a little extra RO/DI water and I've never had an issue with them

[Crooked Reef]

Unfortunately no. The gas can is longer and thinner.

[mcgyvr]

They are typically just (HDPE) Polyethylene (look on the bottom for the #2 triangle symbol).. same material as the "typical" white/translucent 5 Gallon jugs used for RO/saltwater storage from your local fish store,etc...
It should be just fine.
And it may or may not contain additives that may or may not be a problem.

I would use it if I couldn't find anything else.

In fact I think I'm going to get one to drink beer out of :)
that would mess with people

[Sk8r]

Go to Lowe's paint dept, get a polystyrene bucket [white, not grey]. Another source would be a professional restaurant supply. Food-safe mean reef-safe pretty reliably as long as it's plastic. And some foodgrade containers might be the same narrow shape as a gas can.

[Ilsimen]

I used two 5 gallon gas cans back when I was buying my water from the LFS. Never had any issues from them.

[Ilsimen]

In fact I think I'm going to get one to drink beer out of :)
that would mess with people


LOL, that's right up there with eating vanilla pudding from a mayonnaise jar!

[Crusinjimbo]

Wally World sells six gallon "jerry" cans for water handling. Comes with pour spout, spigot and vent hole gor 'bout twelve bucks. I use two to rotate through my kalk/ATO supply. Nice handle, easy to move around.

[johnike]

This place has nice containers, as well as a great selection of plumbing stuff as well.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.aspx?catid=816&parentcatid=481