Filling new tank question

[aajd333]

I just bought my tank and am ready to fill it up. Is it ok to use a standard garden hose? I read that they could leach chemicals. There is no live stock in the tank and the hose is old. Thanks

[Skip]

I just bought my tank and am ready to fill it up. Is it ok to use a standard garden hose? I read that they could leach chemicals. There is no live stock in the tank and the hose is old. Thanks

not good idea at all..

get vinyl hose from Homedepot/lowes.. or get python..

[aajd333]

Thanks for the reply, will pick up some vinyl hose

[Cameronv]

Are you talking about using water from the hose or using the hose to transfer water to the tank?

[DiscusDrew]

Pythons are a great tool, if you want or need something easy that's exactly like a garden hose, use potable water hoses found in the RV section at Walmart and other superstores. This works great for use with aging barrels and such. Regular garden hoses are usually coated with anti mold and mildew crap that depending on your water could leach toxins into the tank.

[Skip]

thats the WHITE HOSES>. not green

[DiscusDrew]

Haha word.... LOL... That's the easy way ;)

[joeymac]

Not really because last time I was at Walmart buying a couple RV hoses they were blue with the braided coating, really good quality compared to the skinny white ones I've bought in the past.

Just sayin.

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[nwehrman]

True - I have two 25' drinking water safe hoses... Blue also. Picked them up for about 10-15 at Walmart. Can't remember exact cost now been 6 months or so...but off for another tomorrow.


Nicole

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[Skip]

just stick to Clear Vinyl.. and you will be safe..

[strawberryblonde]

I buy inexpensive clear tubing at my plumbing store. The stuff is .35 to .65 per foot and comes in all the standard dimensions. Last time I was in I picked up a 50 foot length of 3/4" for $20 and it's still going strong.

[nwehrman]

True - I have two 25' drinking water safe hoses... Blue also. Picked them up for about 10-15 at Walmart. Can't remember exact cost now been 6 months or so...but off for another tomorrow.


Nicole

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[aajd333]

I bought a drinking water hose from WalMart for 10.00. I will be filling up my tank today :)

[DiscusDrew]

Perfect :)