200 Gallon Water Tanks

[TLRMADE]

Just picked up two!!!

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[mcurrier]

Where at? Closest I've found them is KY or Ohio. $75 each, but still have syrup residue in them and need to be steamed out.

[TLRMADE]

Goodlettsville, they're clean, $100

[TrickyNicky]

That's a great price for clean ones, now to figure out where to put them...

[Guest 6.8 AR]

[quote name='TLRMADE' timestamp='1352233443' post='840247']
Goodlettsville, they're clean, $100
[/quote]Well, you gonna keep it a secret? Where in Goodletsville? I could use two more.

[TLRMADE]

[quote name='6.8 AR' timestamp='1352234818' post='840270']Well, you gonna keep it a secret? Where in Goodletsville? I could use two more. [/quote]

PM me if you want the info. I found his add on clist.

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[TLRMADE]

I guess I could pick some up and deliver....for a delivery fee?

[Dad03]

I grabbed 2 from him over the summer when he was charging $75 a piece. They eat up some space but its piece of mind to know they are filled just in case.

[Bocephus]

Do you have to prep these before filling? Fill with a garden hose? Any preservative chemicals needed?

[TLRMADE]

[quote name='Bocephus' timestamp='1352832914' post='844902']Do you have to prep these before filling? Fill with a garden hose? Any preservative chemicals needed?[/quote]

Yea we mixed bleach in with the water. I think the tanks are actually 250 gal. They have the ratios of bleach to water on the Internet for storage.

[LI0NSFAN]

I have 2 Buried and filled them with a year of supplies for 5 people. The hole was a PITA but the rest was easy.

[Guest DarylDixon]

I found a guy who is selling these. Seriously considering buying one.

[vaiger]

There is a guy around manchester that has them also. I think i paid $85 IIRC. They are great. I use mine at the barn as a rain barrel and then water animals with it.

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Edited November 17, 2012 by vaiger

[mav]

[quote name='TLRMADE' timestamp='1352834698' post='844913']
Yea we mixed bleach in with the water. I think the tanks are actually 250 gal. They have the ratios of bleach to water on the Internet for storage.
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They are 275 gallon totes bins.

$100 is a good price for cleaned totes. We pay around $90 for reconditioned totes that we don't recondition ourselves..

[Guest 6.8 AR]

I paid $100.00 each for the two food grade totes I got a while back. They stack well in my garage with plenty of room
between the cars. I thought about getting one more for gas, but I don't know, it could be big boom!

[Guest DarylDixon]

Don't think I would do the gas. Doesn't it have a limited shelf life? How do you get rid of it when it goes bad?

[mav]

[quote name='6.8 AR' timestamp='1353354360' post='848294'] I thought about getting one more for gas, but I don't know, it could be big boom!
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No, storing gas in a tote bin is not a good idea. If you are looking for storage of larger than normal quantities of gas, I would look at a closed head metal drum.

[JWC]

My dad had a tote he caught water in for the garden, I think the sun broke it down because I came out one day and it was split down the side. I broke the plastic into pieces easily and put in a trash bag. We've got a 550 gallon tank also and the smaller one was just additional over flow from it. Usually he opened the valve and didn't catch water in winter because of worry freezing will bust the tank but since I inherited the house and all that stuff and I like being somewhat prepared, I'm holding it. Dang I hope it don't bust it.


Anyways what I'm getting at is storing Tote's out of direct sun/weather may be best for longevity. Edited December 1, 2012 by JWC

[Guest Shep Stoner308]

You should keep
[quote name='JWC' timestamp='1354331903' post='853226']
My dad had a tote he caught water in for the garden, I think the sun broke it down because I came out one day and it was split down the side. I broke the plastic into pieces easily and put in a trash bag. We've got a 550 gallon tank also and the smaller one was just additional over flow from it. Usually he opened the valve and didn't catch water in winter because of worry freezing will bust the tank but since I inherited the house and all that stuff and I like being somewhat prepared, I'm holding it. Dang I hope it don't bust it.


Anyways what I'm getting at is storing Tote's out of direct sun/weather may be best for longevity.
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Indeed, I keep mine covered with a brown tarp that matches the brick color of the house, its in a recessed area so it is not recognizable from the road for what it is, this keeps it protected from UV breakdown. On the topic of water storage and life of potable water in these tanks(food grade tanks), IN GENERAL, if you use a public water supply to fill it, from your faucet if not on well water, and they have normal chlorine concentrations 1 PPM(parts per million), then the water will stay chlorinated (if you keep the lid tight) for around six months or longer. However, the only way to know this is if you have a test kit for the chlorine. Of course the container should be very clean to start with. The general recommendation of most of the research that I have done, and my work experience at a certain job, on this says you want around 2-3 PPM just to be safe. So you need to add chlorine in most cases if you wish to do this. Here is one link that breaks it down pretty good with a video.

http://modernsurvivalblog.com/preps/drinking-water-storage-for-long-term/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GOV8Or0xTg&feature=player_embedded#!

I found some really good prices on the tanks in Alabama off of Craigs List. I just rechecked for more listings and there are many if you search "275 gallon" on the Chattanooga CraigsList site.

God Bless, and Merry Christmas Everybody.

[jport]

Don't know if anyone has looked into these, but I no longer worry about storing large quantities. I went with 3 of these rigs(extras for back up/split group scenario):

http://www.highwaterfilters.com/SP194-Complete-4L-Bag-to-Bag-Water-Purifier-System-p/sp194.htm

Used it thoroughly on our last trip. Will filter a stagnent pool. 1,000,000 gal guarantee. I have seen tank rigs that collect rain water with these filter units(just the filter, not the bags) at the bottom for pour on demand.

Hook it up with this at base camp for your metals, chemicals, and taste:

http://www.cheaperthandirt.net/product/9-37663?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=organic&gclid=COqTuLTt_LYCFa5DMgodHzAAWQ

Then this for quick grab and go ventures out from your supply:

http://www.highwaterfilters.com/SP181-Sawyer-All-in-One-Water-Filter-Kit-p/sp181.htm

Best part is, you have the ability to set up a mass base camp water supply guaranteed at a million gallons each aside from the carbon on the Katadyn, and aside from the mass holding tank, could all be packaged in a child's backpack quickly for mobility.

[crashgordan]

Don't know if anyone has looked into these, but I no longer worry about storing large quantities. I went with 3 of these rigs(extras for back up/split group scenario):
http://www.highwaterfilters.com/SP194-Complete-4L-Bag-to-Bag-Water-Purifier-System-p/sp194.htm
Used it thoroughly on our last trip. Will filter a stagnent pool. 1,000,000 gal guarantee. I have seen tank rigs that collect rain water with these filter units(just the filter, not the bags) at the bottom for pour on demand.
Hook it up with this at base camp for your metals, chemicals, and taste:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.net/product/9-37663?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=organic&gclid=COqTuLTt_LYCFa5DMgodHzAAWQ
Then this for quick grab and go ventures out from your supply:
http://www.highwaterfilters.com/SP181-Sawyer-All-in-One-Water-Filter-Kit-p/sp181.htm
Best part is, you have the ability to set up a mass base camp water supply guaranteed at a million gallons each aside from the carbon on the Katadyn, and aside from the mass holding tank, could all be packaged in a child's backpack quickly for mobility.

this is awesome thanks!

[Mister L]

Nashville Drum and Barrel has 55 gallon plastic drums (food grade) for $8 a piece." Nashville Drum and Barrel is in Fairview, TN.

Aquamira Chlorine Dioxide Water Treatment is a good way to keep bacteria from growing and stabilizes the water for up to 5 years.

[Guest drewmn186]

I just bought a 3 food grade tanks from this guy. They were in great shape, once used. He has food grade and non.

He sold me 3 275 gallon pallet tanks for $70 per. Also has several hundred food grade 10 gallon barrels with airtight

lids and locking clamps priced at $8 per. I believe he was selling the non food grade tanks for $45 per.

 

http://knoxville.craigslist.org/grd/3748051495.html

[Ted S.]

Also saw a distiller kits and components  in there................... :usa: