Is it food safe? Would it leech chemicals into the water? I can't seem to find a pump that's listed as "food grade" anywhere.
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this pump is not advertised as food grade do a google search for " high grade food pump" lots of products come up. I hope this helps.
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It is produced as a liquid soap dispenser, so the consistency of the liquid is really the issue. If you used something more water-like in viscosity, the pump might not work as well. You wouldn't know until you tried it. Of course, if the liquid shampoo or conditioner or other types of liquid soap used were of a very high viscosity (more like molasses), then the pump might clog. We had a kitchen liquid soap dispenser where we had this problem - we bought liquid soap we thought the pump would use, but it was too viscous and the pump did not work correctly. I'm sure this applies to the pump in this product. It is produced as a liquid soap dispenser, so the consistency of the liquid is really the issue. If you used something more water-like in viscosity, the pump might not work as well. You wouldn't know until you tried it. Of course, if the liquid shampoo or conditioner or other types of liquid soap used were of a very high viscosity (more like molasses), then the pump might clog. We had a kitchen liquid soap dispenser where we had this problem - we bought liquid soap we thought the pump would use, but it was too viscous and the pump did not work correctly. I'm sure this applies to the pump in... » Read More It is produced as a liquid soap dispenser, so the consistency of the liquid is really the issue. If you used something more water-like in viscosity, the pump might not work as well. You wouldn't know until you tried it. Of course, if the liquid shampoo or conditioner or other types of liquid soap used were of a very high viscosity (more like molasses), then the pump might clog. We had a kitchen liquid soap dispenser where we had this problem - we bought liquid soap we thought the pump would use, but it was too viscous and the pump did not work correctly. I'm sure this applies to the pump in this product. « Show Less
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I am thinking of getting one too - I am just reading ingesting small amounts of rust isn't harmful, and various cleaning techniques can help (baking soda, bottle brushes). I think I will take the risk and just make an extra effort to make sure it's dry when it's not in use. I can't imagine that it's made of any but food-grade stainless steel...
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According to the manufacturer's web site their tanks are both BPA free and food grade. http://www.surewatertanks.com/handbook/
926821
I bought mine for fish and have used it many times without any problems. Should work fine for the food you mentioned.
956385
I don't believe it is food grade...it is rated 'therapeutic' grade. If it were food grade I think that would be clearly marked on the bottle info.'
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Yes it's food grade. use it for kitchen utensils made of wood,also wooden cutting boards. It's tasteless.
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This would help move the water. Great pumps i really recommend the cobalt's over most others. They are silent and last forever. But if you have red cyano algae yea just this powerhead won't fix the issue. You need to really check your parameters and if those are in a good place i would highly recommend http://www.amazon.com/Boyd-Enterprises-CC02-Chemi-Clean-2/dp/B00025YRJS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413336934&sr=8-1&keywords=chemiclean Stuff works wonders. Just make sure to read and do what the instructions say. I had a full red tank once. The next day it was gone with this stuff. And corals opened up also. If you have a bad bacteria outbreak like red cyano algae i would recommend both.
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Bruno I use food grade buckets that I get from local bakeries (icing buckets). I always worried about chemicals leaching through the mylar. I don't have any proof that could or would happen, so, food grade buckets takes that out of the equation. These bags are great by the way :)
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We've had ours running continuously since we bought it two years ago. Never had any problems with pump clogging we have it in line with a Fluval canister. Honestly though a common Pleco does the best job on keeping your tank clean from algae if that's your problem.
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Some pumps are built for fuel also, I am pretty sure this is just strictly oils. I believe it says water can't go through it either. It does work great, but I have only used it for oils.
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I would not use it for a Sodastream since it is not food grade, which means its doesn't have a protective layer of glass on the inside.There probably will be some oil grease from manufacturing as well.I have a sodastream as well and know its tempting.
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Unfortunately most of the water barrels like this one (with the hose for watering) are not food grade. You can get food grade water storage containers, but I couldn't find one built with the water hose at the bottom. I use it for watering the garden anyway, because I couldn't find a "pure" one to do so.
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Not sure if its food safe or not...I ordered 1 to make a pond filter..arrived with a hole in it...the replacement also had a hole in it as well...I ended up canceling the order and went with a tub made by rubber maid from a local tractor supply store...a tad more expensive but was very well made
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Sorry, I don't know. It's been chugging along perfectly for so long that I recycled the packaging (and l'm away from my tank, so I can't take the actual pump out of the water and look at it). Wherever it's made, it's a good, dependable pump.
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Hi, sorry for slow response. It seems to be a rigid food grade plastic. If you have really strong hands you might be able to squeeze it. I store mine in the fridge, which means I need to let it come up to room temp to get it to pour out. Othewise you could use a table knife and scoop it out. For me it is no big deal, as the quality and concentration is very good.
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i would imagine contacting the manufacture, or what i would do is go to tropical fish store, with the data @ the pump, or maybe even the pump itself and see if they can help, pr maybe a supply store for those engauge in "alternative agricultural" endevors...they would definatly be able to help, seeing they deal with hydrophonics all the time......john