I know it says 'food' in the description but without a food grade certificate, I wouldn't trust storing water for aquatic use.DuzMano wrote: Mon May 06, 2024 16:20 pm Maybe these folks?
https://www.kingfisherdirect.co.uk/plas ... 220-litres
Water But leeching/contaminating water?
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They do carry a UN certification for food grade product storage as per the pdf specs, however someone else posted a supplier on eBay that's a bit cheaper and quicker turnaround, so all moot now haha
Hey guys been a while just an update and further advice required;
So I got a food grade water storage - All has been going well...
I have noticed a bunch of limescale forming at the bottom of the container. (I live in a hard water area so am not surprised)
How would I go about stopping /limiting limescale build - up?
Currently I just treat the water with API's Aqua Essential and have a rechargeable aerator that I switch on for a few hours every other day or so just to get some water movement so it's not sitting still for too long (No idea if this actually does anything but it makes sense in my brain
)
Would keeping the water moving 24/7 help?
As always any advice is appreciated.
So I got a food grade water storage - All has been going well...
I have noticed a bunch of limescale forming at the bottom of the container. (I live in a hard water area so am not surprised)
How would I go about stopping /limiting limescale build - up?
Currently I just treat the water with API's Aqua Essential and have a rechargeable aerator that I switch on for a few hours every other day or so just to get some water movement so it's not sitting still for too long (No idea if this actually does anything but it makes sense in my brain
)Would keeping the water moving 24/7 help?
As always any advice is appreciated.
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Don't think there's any need to aerate 24/7 unless you need the water of emergencies. Just aerate the day you need to mix the fresh water with the API water conditioner.AquaStu wrote: Sat Aug 17, 2024 12:11 pm Hey guys been a while just an update and further advice required;
So I got a food grade water storage - All has been going well...
I have noticed a bunch of limescale forming at the bottom of the container. (I live in a hard water area so am not surprised)
How would I go about stopping /limiting limescale build - up?
Currently I just treat the water with API's Aqua Essential and have a rechargeable aerator that I switch on for a few hours every other day or so just to get some water movement so it's not sitting still for too long (No idea if this actually does anything but it makes sense in my brain
Would keeping the water moving 24/7 help?
As always any advice is appreciated.
Limescale, I use white vinegar, leave overnight and rinse storage bucket well the following day.
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