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Unusual Warning
Topic Started: Feb 18 2009, 06:24 PM (298 Views)
Lazer
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Lazer
Unusual Warning I didn't expect to read.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Drums which have previously held food or beverage products should be avoided due to possible bacterial infestations. Also, storage drums which are merchandised as "FDA APPROVED MATERIALS" may have contained products which would prevent the subsequent use of the drum for water. Sometimes the drum contains markings saying

"not for reuse with water or food products".

You may not see this notice until after you purchase the product(as I did some time ago with some "FDA material drums") and it is too late. Check with the distributor and find out what use the drums had before they were made available for the present market. For that reason we are not recommending specific vendors for this type of storage system.


Found it at:

http://www.aquatechnology.net/Emergency_Storage.html


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I would still think that a thorough cleansing and preparation should make any container usable....I actually use cleaned out drywall mud buckets for the majority of my bulk preps...no problems so far, and they're extremely easy to clean and sanitize.....
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Big_Saw
Feb 18 2009, 06:28 PM
I would still think that a thorough cleansing and preparation should make any container usable....I actually use cleaned out drywall mud buckets for the majority of my bulk preps...no problems so far, and they're extremely easy to clean and sanitize.....
I bought (18) 5 gallon buckets from Lowes a couple of nights ago. Trying to decide about regular lids and mylar bags, vs. Gamma lids, etc. What do you thinK?
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If your reg lids have a good gasket in the ring, go for them....that's why I use the mud buckets...excellent seal, and all I gotta do is snag 'em before the mud guys toss 'em.....
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Lowe's lids for their 5 gallon food grade buckets failed my upside down water test. They are NOT air tight. Anybody know where I can get a dozen or so o-ring gasketed lids for buckets? Anyway to make my own using silicone sealant? Just curious..............
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