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I would like to make a small rainwater tank to store rainwater in that I will use to water my garden. I would like to use a 200 litre plastic drum but I don’t know where in Adelaide I can get one.

Paramount Browns 99 Cavan Road Cavan have 240 litre wheelie bins with a hole on the top for your down pipe and a tap and hose fitting already fitted for $99

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Nearly every drip coffee maker has a plastic heating tank and all have plastic pipes to bring hot water to the coffee grounds. I am concerned that many people are drinking plastic along with their coffee – and most plastics are toxic. I have contacted several of the most popular manufacturers – none uses stainless steel for delivery pipes and only a few pots have a stainless steel tank. Considering how many people use these drip coffee makers, it seems a serious public health concern.

If you’re so petrified of plastic, get an old-fashioned metal drip pot. You put coffee in a holder over the pot, then top it w/ a water holder. Pour in hot water and let it drip thru. Simple, and you can probably find onein an antique store somewhere, unless some hippiesin CA make some modern-day ones.

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Hi there. 3 weeks ago, i drank stagnant water from a plastic water tank, i started feeling sick half an hour later. and was sick with cold like symptoms for 5 days. tho it didn’t feel like a normal cold i have (tho i cant explain how its different) it started with an annoying sore throat then slowly got worse to full blown cold. 2 weeks later the exact same symptoms have come up again! this has never happened where i have got a sickness then gotten exact same symptoms 2 weeks later! whats wrong?
i don’t have any other symptoms eg vomiting diarrhea etc. And i was thirsty! bloody thirsty that why i drank the tank water.

its like the same reoccurring evil cold

The bacteria that cause water to have a stagnant taste or odour are nothing to do with having any kind of cold or flu like illness, any more than the bacteria that give fish a bad smell, can cause this type of thing, it is actually possible to eat bad fish and not get any infection since the bacteria thay cause fish to "decay" have no effect on the human body, it is unpleasant but this bacteria, have little to do with contamination, or disease, in people, but things like fecal bacteria and many others do, I suggest that you see a doctor because this recurring illness you seem to feel, may have been from another source, and you did not overcome it, with the first bout, leaving a stronger form around that you have yet to deal with, But I would also check whether your thirst was caused by dehydration because that can have an effect, in that it makes it much easier to happen next time, but if you got a cold, like most people, that was the probable cause, next time as well as it can hang around for weeks if you are below par, and if you were dehydrated then this is almost certainly the cause…..

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i have a plastic 1000lt tank , i can clean it out catch fresh rain water witch can measure as little 1ppm ,and within a short time it turns green, how can i stop this and still have it suitable for drinking.

You have algae in the tank. A small amount of bleach will kill the algae and still be safe to drink.

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Aquatic Edge Plastic Betta Tank Ocean Wave

Aquatic Edge Plastic Betta Tank Ocean Wave

Just add Betta Fish and Water! The perfect tank to keep your Betta happy and healthy. An excellent choice for beginners that offers a quick and simple way to get started enjoying your Betta. Seamless plastic tank features a unique heart-shaped design with crystal clear viewing. The perfect choice for your home or office. Betta Heart Tank is meant for one Betta fish. Heart Shaped Tank is 6-3/4 x 4-3/4 x 7 5-piece Kit includes: Crystal Clear, Seamless Plastic Heart-Shaped Multi Purpose Tank Crystal Clear Perforated Plastic Cover Plastic Plant Pack of Betta Fish Food Water Conditioner Other Uses Include: Small Plant Aquarium Cactus Growing Pot Vase for Flowers Pen Holder An ideal gift for family or friends Be sure to thoroughly rinse decorative plant before placing into tank. Satisfaction guaranteed. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with this product, we will cheerfully refund you your money.

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Plastic is best. Metal obviously rusts away and the filth will get into all your radiators and pipework. I pulled one out last week, i’m afraid its down the dump by now. If you know any plumbers/heating engineers, ask one to keep an eye out and one will pop up in time. Better still, use plastic.

50 Gallon Water Tank For 36 And 48 Inch Coolers

PORT-A-COOL EVAPORATIVE COOLER 50 Gallon Water Tank Durable leak-resistant, one-piece molded plastic water tank. Water supplied to internal tank through standard 3/4″ hose. 4″ heavy-duty plastic swivel casters (2 locking) allow portability. Features a 50 gallon water tank and 18 gauge tubular steel frame. Available for 36” & 48” models. UL listed. Fully assembled. 0.00 L. 0.00 W. 0.00 H.

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My parents have just bought a kinda old caravan. We have just come back from camping and the water out of the caravan tank has a plastic-ie taste to it. How do you get rid of this?

Thanks

Steven C

In my 10 & 20 gallon plastic water cans, I just cut a lemon in half and tossed it in with every fill up. Soon the plastic smell and taste was gone.
Good luck.

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clear plastic water tank?

I’m wanting to construct a large see through water tank. The shape has to be exact, so I guess I’ve got to cast it. Thick plexiglass is what I had in mind, but that seems to be to complicated for my garage. What is the best process/materials to make it? (approx. 8ft diameter by 5ft. tall)

plate glss 2" thick will do a job for you
x x x

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Dry Camp Water Tank and Saddle Rack

Dry Camp Water Tank and Saddle Rack

One of the best ideas we’ve seen in water caddies! Built for horse and stock trailers, this space saving 2-in-1 water caddy also provides you with a saddle rack. Roomy enough for two saddles. Translucent plastic allows you to see water levels in tank. Clear. 3 year warranty. Click here to order water caddy hose. 30 gallon capacity. 44″ L x 13″ W x 20 ” H. 22 lbs. Please note: this item is drop shipped directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

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