Slimline ATO container disaster

[TrueTricia]

So I've been using a slimline water container as my ato container. It's a little awkward but I had a narrow space in my stand for it which this fit.

 

I've been out of town for the last week. I new it would be empty. So I started making some ro water in my bucket. I go to pour it into the ato container, almost fill it, and suddenly there's water everywhere! The ato container had split down the side and dumped nearly 2 gallons of water into my carpeting and under my stand.

 

Now debating on what to replace it with. ...

 

[zygote2k]

Tricia- I use a 7.5g potable water container available at the Army Surplus stores. It's a blue plastic Jerry Can about 5" wide and fits in tight spots.

[YHSublime]

Ugh. Nothing like water all over the place. At least it's freshwater?

[s2nhle]

Tricia- I use a 7.5g potable water container available at the Army Surplus stores. It's a blue plastic Jerry Can about 5" wide and fits in tight spots.

Rob,

Would you provide the address for the Army Surplus store. Is it located in Vienna?

[wangspeed]

I also use a water jerry can with modifications. I have a cap with a hose. Also straps around the body so that it is easier to pour. Way better than the typical wide 5 gallon container.

 

http://lexingtoncontainercompanysonlinestore.mybigcommerce.com/scepter-military-water-can-20l-blue/

 

Let me know if you want the modified cap and strap info.

 

 

 

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Warren

[wangspeed]

Oops. Comment on my uses. I use one for ATO without the mods. I use another with mods as my typical water carrying container.

 

 

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Warren

[zygote2k]

Rob,

Would you provide the address for the Army Surplus store. Is it located in Vienna?

google it

[cpu933k]

Not sure if this is the same store, but there is one in Tysons in the Staples shopping center:

 

http://www.rangersurplus.com/

 

This post got me scared. I was using a dog food container, which cracked when I tried to drill a hole in the side for a float valve. I am now using a tall slim 11 gallon trash can but am worried about its longevity, so I am contacting Artfully Acrylics to get a custom acrylic reservoir made.

[s2nhle]

Not sure if this is the same store, but there is one in Tysons in the Staples shopping center:

 

http://www.rangersurplus.com/

 

This post got me scared. I was using a dog food container, which cracked when I tried to drill a hole in the side for a float valve. I am now using a tall slim 11 gallon trash can but am worried about its longevity, so I am contacting Artfully Acrylics to get a custom acrylic reservoir made.

Thank cpu933k, this is the same one that I asked whether it is in vienna or somewhere else.

[s2nhle]

I also use a water jerry can with modifications. I have a cap with a hose. Also straps around the body so that it is easier to pour. Way better than the typical wide 5 gallon container.

 

http://lexingtoncontainercompanysonlinestore.mybigcommerce.com/scepter-military-water-can-20l-blue/

 

Let me know if you want the modified cap and strap info.

 

 

 

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Warren

Thank you Warren for the link. would you provide information on the mod. 

[wangspeed]

Thank you Warren for the link. would you provide information on the mod.

The straps, which are absolutely worth it to haul water around and pour in a controller manner.

http://www.jagmte.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=49

 

This second part is overpriced. You can DIY. I also heated the hose so that it angles down towards my sumo and ATO Container, which is just a second Scepter water can.

 

http://www.jagmte.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=85

 

 

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Warren

[s2nhle]

Thank you for sharing Warren.