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IBC Tank, Disinfectant Was Stored, Safe?

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Goku, Jun 28, 2017.

  1. Goku

    Goku Apprentice Gardener

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    I've been looking for an IBC tank due to not having masses of space and wanting to hold as much water as possible in a select space, I've found that a IBC tank will fit this role perfectly. I've found a tank that is extremely well priced and happens to be one of the closest ones to me, however it contained disinfectant. Any ideas of how I could go about cleaning it properly for rain water storage? As always, much appreciated.
     
  2. noisette47

    noisette47 Total Gardener

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    Hello Goku, Is it a 1000l tank? If it's thoroughly emptied out, I should think that any residue diluted in 1000l of water would be harmless to plants....especially disinfectant!
     
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    • Goku

      Goku Apprentice Gardener

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      Yes, I believe it's a 1000l tank.
       
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      I've got a couple of them, they stored goodness knows what before, but no ill effects on anything watered from them :)
       
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      • JWK

        JWK Gardener Staff Member

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        I've got a couple too, I think mine were used for fruit juice. I just gave them a hose out before use.
         
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