What type of trash can to store limewater?

[MikeBrke]

Can I use a normal rubbermaid "Brute" trash can or does it have to be food grade? If it isn't food grade, will it leach chemicals into the water?

Thanks,

Mike

[deepblueat2814]

I just used a regular 32 gal. garbage container from Home Depot. Clean and rinse it well b4 usage.

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I've used the 32 and 44 gallon grey Brute cans for limewater for more than 10 years with no apparent problems.

[orb]

how much kalk do you actually add when filling up the 44 gallon can, if you would be using 2tsp/gal? my math's not that good do you dump in a few cups or more? 44gal=tsp?

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I use a scoop.

Seriously, i do not try to saturate the water because my tanks needs less than saturated limewater. Mine is usually about half saturated (as indicated by conductivity) and I adjust it through the seasons for evaporation changes.

FWIW, 1 eight ounce cup is about 48 teaspoons.

[orb]

thanks a bunch

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

You're welcome.

Good luck.