Water container material?

[James AKA Lynx]

Looking at different water containers. I have reliant&nbsp; 7 gal and was looking at one that was 100% high density, high molecular weight polyethylene. USDA and FDA Approved. Would this leave a bad taste in the water?<br><br>James AKA Lynx

 

[Possum]

<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hi &nbsp;James &nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img"><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I am looking for water containers myself. I currently have recycled veggie oil containers ( 3.5 gal) that I got from a diner. boiled them out, and seem to work well for now, but am looking for other options possibly. May I ask why you are replacing the "reliant" brand ones, just curious!<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Randy</span>

 

[James AKA Lynx]

I was wanting something more durable and I found one that looks better. I have the 7 gal and was wanting a 5 gal of the same heigth. I only have 16 inches clearances and I wanted to have more than 25 gal's.&nbsp; Just looking at options and was hoping this would work out. Plus they are close by so no shipping.<br><br>James AKA Lynx

 

[Possum]

<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Great! &nbsp;Let us know how they work out.<img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img"></span>

 

[James AKA Lynx]

I was wanting to know if <span id="post_message_1278396345"> polyethylene is OK for water and does not add taste. Does anybody know?<br><br>James AKA Lynx<br></span>

 

[James AKA Lynx]

REI has an info page on this - <br><br>http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/cleaning-water-bottles.html<br><br>Looks like it is a go. <br><br>It is also advised to put 2 drops per gallon of bleach into you water to disinfect it. It will evaporate easily.<br><br>James AKA Lynx

 

[highdesertranger]

I use vinegar every so often to freshen up my tanks.&nbsp; if I buy new and its plastic I do the vinegar thing too.&nbsp; it kills the plastic taste.&nbsp;&nbsp;I found&nbsp;lemon juice works too but it takes allot more.&nbsp; highdesertranger

 

[Zil]

FDA and USDA means they are food quality containers. All plastic leaches something into water, rated only means safe to ingest. The vinegar treatment will quickly remove the stuff that leaches from the plastic surface.