Graduated Measuring Bucket 3.5 Gallon

Padded handle is a nice touch. I use it at a filtered water dispenser for water changes for our office fish tank. I have to hold it at an angle since it's too wide for the dispenser, so it's often at an awkward angle and the handle cushion is definitely appreciated. Not sure what else to add. It's a bucket that doesn't leak.

Graduated cylinder, measuring pump efficiency.

I looked for a Food Grade Measuring Bucket for awhile before finding this one. The only issue I have is that the product that was shipped doesn't actually say it is Food Grade, which makes me suspicious. If you look at the picture, where it says "Food Grade Material", what my bucket actually says is "Heavy Duty - Reusable". If it is not Food Grade then when you put hot water or acidic solutions in it you will get BPA, Pthalate, Lead or whatever nasty they usually put in plastic, and this will transfer directly to your nutrient solution and then to your plants. I'm certain that any company that went to lengths to make a Food Grade product would put that info right on the product, so I'm wondering if I got an older model?

After very little acual use since i purchased it, today i grabbed the top edge of the 1/3 full bucket (containing water) and the top edge broke right off in my hand. This is defiantly because of the type of plastic used to construct the bucket. My guess is that some sun exposure has dried or weakened the plastic. At that point i was able to with very little effort break large pieces off in my hand.

Once received, it was disappointing to find that the graduated marks stop at 3-1/2 gallons - that should have been advertised more accurately.

I only gave 4 stars because it would be nice if it came with a lid.

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This bucket is not a 5 gallon measuring bucket. It has a scale on the side that only goes to 3 1/2 gallons. Totally deceptive and completely useless for my intended purpose.