So maybe I am being paranoid or something but I am setting up an RO unit and am going to buy a dedicated trash can for the water. Is there a particular plastic/rubber I should avoid buying?
Thanks,
Cathy
Thanks,
Cathy
RO Container
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IMO... I would try and get one "food grade." Anything with a recycle number on the bottom of greater than 2 is made with recycled materials and can leach chemicals. In general, containers that are red, blue, and grey are recycled. It may not harm anything, but what if...? White is a good color if you can find one. Try a local food manufacturer and see if they have one that has held food ingredients.
we have big plastic water storage drums. they were really cheal. i forgot where we got them from. i am sure you can find something.
Some plastics do leach out other stuff. Some seem to leave a white plastic scum on the surface if you let them sit.
Looking at the recycle number is a good idea!
I wonder what kinds of food businesses get materials in big drums? That might be a good place to get a recycled one.
Looking at the recycle number is a good idea!
I wonder what kinds of food businesses get materials in big drums? That might be a good place to get a recycled one.
http://americanplasticscouncil.org/s_apc/sec.asp?TRACKID=&CID=313&DID=931
HDPE (#2) is excellent, but most Rubbermaid stuff is PP (#5) which is fine as well.
HDPE (#2) is excellent, but most Rubbermaid stuff is PP (#5) which is fine as well.