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abbott
07-27-2009, 11:46 AM
I have an opportunity to purchase a 1300 gallon plastic tank for $400. The tank has only been used for water, but the owner does not know if it is food grade. Should i take a chance and buy it?

maplecrest
07-27-2009, 12:00 PM
is the tank got a black film on the inside? is it smooth of rough on the inside? what make is it?plastic is hard to clean and keep clean.

abbott
07-27-2009, 12:16 PM
smooth translucent plastic inside and out. Tank has a flat bottom and looks very similar to the vertical style tanks you see in many maple catalogs. I don't know what make it is.

dschultz
07-27-2009, 02:29 PM
If the only thing the tank ever had in it is water I would by it at that price.

Haynes Forest Products
07-27-2009, 06:47 PM
I would buy it. Is black poly sprinkler pipe food grade? I use it all the time so just because it doesnt say food grade doesnt mean that it will hurt you in the short term. I was told that porta potties are made out of food grade plastic so go figure.

vermaple
07-27-2009, 08:52 PM
And the consensus is buy the tank.

3rdgen.maple
07-27-2009, 08:53 PM
abbot I don't think you should get that tank, by the way who has it and where is it located got a phone number? lol

vermaple
07-27-2009, 09:24 PM
And the vote is still 3-1 in favor of buying.

Randy Brutkoski
07-27-2009, 10:50 PM
buy it, not a bad deal.

abbott
07-30-2009, 06:13 AM
I bought the tank. If i don't use it for sap i can always turn it into a swimming pool!:lol: