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    Thread: Pickle Buckets

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      Pickle Buckets

      My Homer bucket (the orange home depot bucket I use for mixing dechlorinator, etc) was starting to fall apart and I wanted a new one for both the pond and the qt tank. I found out over the weekend that Firehouse Subs sells their "pickle bucket" with a lid that seals nicely (for storing koi food, perhaps?) for only $2 AND that money is donated for the firefighter's charity. That's quite a savings over the Homer bucket and you are helping out a charity. Great deal!
      Just thought I would pass this tidbit on to you all. They said they go through a pickle bucket every 2-3 days, but if you let them know, they will save some for you if you want more than one...I think the HD bucket sells for 5 or 6 dollars so that's quite a saving!
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      But getting the pickle smell is about impossible to get out.
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      What about using baking soda? If I put some water with baking soda in it and let it sit for a few days, maybe that would help. I've noticed that I left the lid off for a few days and the smell isn't as strong...anyway, even if I just use it for mixing dechlorinator and baking soda, it's worth the $2!
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      I tried every remedy for odor removal to no avail.. Only thing is eventually it will dissipate if left open out in the sun after 6-12 months. I tried to use them for storage of sugar and flour when bought in quantity. And Baking Soda doesn't faze it. But they are nice buckets if what you are using them for isn't effected by the odor of dill pickles.
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      I wonder if it would transfer to the taste of koi food?

      Quote Originally Posted by gatorlover View Post
      I tried every remedy for odor removal to no avail.. Only thing is eventually it will dissipate if left open out in the sun after 6-12 months. I tried to use them for storage of sugar and flour when bought in quantity. And Baking Soda doesn't faze it. But they are nice buckets if what you are using them for isn't effected by the odor of dill pickles.
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      I have used them for my thinset mortar installing tile and even lime and cement takes a month to dissipate the stank...lol...Billy

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      Some people say placing unbrewed coffee grounds in the pickel buckets will remove the odor.

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      Quote Originally Posted by Aquajoe View Post
      Some people say placing unbrewed coffee grounds in the pickel buckets will remove the odor.
      I'll give that a try!
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      since pickle barrels, pepper barrels typically use a vinegar type brine.....which is acidic...........it only makes sense to use a alkaline based product to neutralize the smell.............PP bath works on the large 55 gallon pepper barrels

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      If I was only using them for mixing dechlor the smell wouldn't matter, to me anyway. Mixing other chemicals or fertilizer for the yard, etc. and outside kind of use they should be fine.

      I might not store food in them though. But you could use them to make a huge batch of pickles!
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      Quote Originally Posted by Aquajoe View Post
      Some people say placing unbrewed coffee grounds in the pickel buckets will remove the odor.
      It doesn't. That was one of my trials.
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