Creating a watertight seal

newGrows

newGrows

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Now I've read on this forum that a rubbermade roughneck tote and similar products have lids that are watertight enough to stand up misters running, but I'm not convinced especially after reading reviews from the manufacturers themselves who do not claim it can do that.

So, is that product and similar overtop plastic lids really watertight.

If not, can they be made watertight using a weather stripping product without preventing the lid from being easily removed?
 
FrozenChozen

FrozenChozen

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newGrows said:
Now I've read on this forum that a rubbermade roughneck tote and similar products have lids that are watertight enough to stand up misters running, but I'm not convinced especially after reading reviews from the manufacturers themselves who do not claim it can do that.

So, is that product and similar overtop plastic lids really watertight.

If not, can they be made watertight using a weather stripping product without preventing the lid from being easily removed?
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yes but not always at 100%... You're better off finding a tote with a lock lid or built in "O" ring
http://www.amazon.com/MTM-ACR8-72-Crate-Utility-Large/dp/B00T4XL4HM/ref=pd_bxgy_200_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=10YC0KGBFDWKQ8TXHK41
Check this one out^
 
two2brains

two2brains

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Seen a few people building these with quality coolers and claim no leaks. Hope to find out sometime in the future.
 
Budley Doright

Budley Doright

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I run totes with sprayers and never have issues but my sprayers are not directed towards the edges. My perimeter spray heads are all 180 degree so spray toward the middle.
 
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superstoner1

superstoner1

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Rope caulk (in window and door insulation section at lowes) is by far the best way to seal a tote. Very cheap and easy to use. I have used it for 6 or 7 years with no problems.
 
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