Phytotoxins from buckets
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BobThe420Builder
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Huh????
Merkn4aSquirtn
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I think he's worried about storing or curing inside those.
Like some type of harmful plastic shit.
I wouldn't know but I know people that do it
Jhef
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Sorry not storing but using those as buckets in my RDWC.
Jhef
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Will my nutrient solution cause these buckets to leech phytotoxins is a better way to ask the question i suppose
Merkn4aSquirtn
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Don't think I've ever heard of anyone having problems using totes like that.
If its made in some 3rd world country.. maybe.. but those are a common Walmart/Amazon tote.
I use a tot to hold my water and nutes. No issues.
Jhef
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Ever had your stuff tested in a lab?
Used to growing in these as personal and everything turns out great. But now im worried if there is something being leeched that now wont pass testing, since they are not labeled 'food safe'
Merkn4aSquirtn
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Can you find out what chemical were made to build those tots
Can you find a label on it like this
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waterproof808
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The most likely toxin is gonna be BPA and that has been shown to actually benefit plant growth in low doses even though its harmful to humans
Jhef
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Jhef
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Do you know if BPA will have a negative effect on testing?
rkymtnman
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i think you need to find "food grade" buckets to make sure you are covered
rkymtnman
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how long do you plan on keeping your res water in the container? for a week? for months? for years?
Jhef
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RDWC so nutrient would continuously sit in there
They would be emptied and cleaned at the end of every cycle.
waterproof808
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I'm not too familiar with testing protocols but I dont think BPA is something that is commonly tested for. I know many hash makers use those orange home depot buckets and I've always been against using those for that purpose.
rkymtnman
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yeah, i'm not sure how much/ if they would leach any chemicals. that might be something to ask the manufacturer of those buckets