clean ATO container

scarpenter · 09/27/2014, 04:10 PM

so a client gave me a clear 5 gallon container to store RO/DI for my ATO. the container use to have chemicals in it for his job. i am washing it out with use of vinegar and RO/DI sitting in the sun for hours. how do you suggest i clean it?

bundybear1981 · 09/27/2014, 04:42 PM

Specifically what type of chemicals did it have in it?

scarpenter · 09/27/2014, 05:29 PM

it had in it a base chemical to spray on the wall after the anti-mold spray. The client is in the Fire/water Restore business.

MJNTWise · 09/27/2014, 05:49 PM

Is it worth taking a chance? I use a 5 gallon bucket..

bundybear1981 · 09/27/2014, 06:11 PM

Do you know what the base chemical is exactly? I wouldn't use a container I didn't know for my tank. Especially with how cheap water drums and buckets are. It might poison your entire tank.

Flippers4pups · 09/27/2014, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bundybear1981

Do you know what the base chemical is exactly? I wouldn't use a container I didn't know for my tank. Especially with how cheap water drums and buckets are. It might poison your entire tank.

Yes, not worth the risk. As stated, just use a new five gallon bucket with a lid, especially if using kalk/ lime.

09/27/2014, 04:10 PM	#1
scarpenter Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 436	clean ATO container so a client gave me a clear 5 gallon container to store RO/DI for my ATO. the container use to have chemicals in it for his job. i am washing it out with use of vinegar and RO/DI sitting in the sun for hours. how do you suggest i clean it?

09/27/2014, 04:42 PM	#2
bundybear1981 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Posts: 685 Blog Entries: 1	Specifically what type of chemicals did it have in it? __________________ Tank inhabitants : 2x Clownfish, 1x Blue Koran, 1x Foxface Lo, 1xCoral Beauty, 1x Blue Tang, 1x Sailfin Tang Current Tank Info: New Build : 250g (6x3x2) with 2x RW15 pumps, 2x 2200lph return pumps, Tunze ATO, Jebao Dosing Pump, AquaOne G220 Skimmer

09/27/2014, 05:49 PM	#4
MJNTWise 7 Year Newbie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Weeki Wachee, Fl. Posts: 1,761 Blog Entries: 1	Is it worth taking a chance? I use a 5 gallon bucket.. __________________ https://www.*********.com/threads/new-dream-tank-300-gallon.674598/ Current Tank Info: 180 gal. 40B gal. sump. 100 lbs live rock, Duel Cor 20 return pump,30"lifereef skimmer,4 MP 40, 4 XR15w Pro 4 with 2 50/50 reefbrites, Apex Control

09/27/2014, 06:11 PM	#5
bundybear1981 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Posts: 685 Blog Entries: 1	Do you know what the base chemical is exactly? I wouldn't use a container I didn't know for my tank. Especially with how cheap water drums and buckets are. It might poison your entire tank. __________________ Tank inhabitants : 2x Clownfish, 1x Blue Koran, 1x Foxface Lo, 1xCoral Beauty, 1x Blue Tang, 1x Sailfin Tang Current Tank Info: New Build : 250g (6x3x2) with 2x RW15 pumps, 2x 2200lph return pumps, Tunze ATO, Jebao Dosing Pump, AquaOne G220 Skimmer

09/27/2014, 05:29 PM	#3
scarpenter Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 436	it had in it a base chemical to spray on the wall after the anti-mold spray. The client is in the Fire/water Restore business.