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JerryD120
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013, 05:45 PM
Does anyone know where I can get storage tanks locally, besides Tractor Supply? I'm looking for 2 tanks. I was going to get the white Rubbermaid 32 gallon trash cans, but for the price of the can and then having to buy the lid as well, plus wait for delivery, I might as well go to Tractor Supply... Any help is appreciated.

Jerry


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aquasport24
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013, 05:55 PM
Check out davethebarrelman.com ,they are here localy. i bought some 65g barrel from them before, just stop by the car wash and rinse them real good. Soak with vinegar water for atlast 24hrs before use.
JerryD120
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013, 06:05 PM
Cool, thanks. I thought I remember someone local had them. I see all his barrels have brass faucets on them. Is brass safe to use with saltwater?


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aquasport24
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013, 06:11 PM
They have all plastic ones too, just make sure to pick up the food grade one. You can add a uniseal and a valve if you want.
ClamFan
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013, 06:12 PM
+1. He sells 55g drums for $20 or $25. Close to newell recycling. Picked up 15 of them for a customer on Monday.
JerryD120
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013, 06:18 PM
Thanks guys. Yea I went back and looked and saw the 30 gallon poly, but no price. Tried to call, but closed already.


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rrasco
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013, 06:23 PM
There is a tank depot off SE 410, but the items were close to 2x what they are on their website and didn't come with bulkheads. I ended up ordering some online for 1/2 the cost with all the fittings.
ramsey
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013, 07:13 PM
Cool, thanks. I thought I remember someone local had them. I see all his barrels have brass faucets on them. Is brass safe to use with saltwater?


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Brass is not safe, just FYI. Brass is an alloy made from copper.
jcnkt_ellis
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013, 07:22 PM
+1 above on the brass, and Lowe's does carry plastic faucets if the guy doesn't have any.
JerryD120
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013, 07:34 PM
That's what I thought about the brass, just wasn't too sure. I figure if it isn't titanium, it's propably not going to be good for the tank. And I'll check out Lowes for the plastic faucets.

Thanks again,
Jerry


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JerryD120
Fri, 5th Jul 2013, 01:48 PM
Picked up two 30 gallon barrels today, $20 each. Going to soak them over the weekend with vinegar.

thanks for the tip Aquasport!