Some decent parts / storage bins

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8 September 2015 at 15:45 #17817
Ajohnw
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8 September 2015 at 15:45 #203578
Ajohnw
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I had a number of these around some rather flimsy and mixed sizes etc so decided to get some of these to replace them

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Have to say that they are the best I have come across especially at that price. They are moderately flexible so shouldn't crack and are branded Anco Rhino on the side. I was dubious about the industrial use comment but they seem to be pretty good to me.

John

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8 September 2015 at 20:38 #203604
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Posted by John W1 on 08/09/2015 15:45:48:

I had a number of these around some rather flimsy and mixed sizes etc so decided to get some of these to replace them

**LINK**

Have to say that they are the best I have come across especially at that price. They are moderately flexible so shouldn't crack and are branded Anco Rhino on the side. I was dubious about the industrial use comment but they seem to be pretty good to me.

John

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8 September 2015 at 20:41 #203605
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Make sure these boxes are stored away from direct sunlight – they don't like U.V. radiation . Pleas don't ask how I know !
8 September 2015 at 21:12 #203610
Ajohnw
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LOL I've had the usual blue ones crack over time without any UV exposure at all. No windows in the room they are in anyway so shouldn't be a problem. I've also sized a shelf so that they just fit so I can't pile things up in them.

John

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9 September 2015 at 19:03 #203729
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I just have to ask how you know !

I suddenly thought that there used to be a recycled plastic compost bin in the garden so can't help wondering.

John

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9 September 2015 at 19:54 #203736
Neil Wyatt
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I once stored a load of paperwork in 'biodegradable' plastic bags in a cupboard. After several years when I went to get them out the bags had turned into large bits of confetti.

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9 September 2015 at 22:26 #203753
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That's exactly what biodegradable plastics are supposed to do Neil. Some shops around here have used them for years as they don't cause problems when disposed of.

Doesn't have much to do with recycled plastics which as far as I am aware are a mix of harder plastics and probably some sort of filler. Lots of plastics are not keen on UV from sunlight but ordinary window glass doesn't transmit it very well. Rhino is a pretty well known brand

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John

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10 September 2015 at 02:02 #203764
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Posted by John W1 on 09/09/2015 22:26:29:

Lots of plastics are not keen on UV from sunlight

Virtually all plastics are vulnerable to long-wave UV unless they are specifically formulated versions containing UV stabilisers. Since that puts the raw material cost up and can affect mechanical properties (mostly adversely), it's doubtful whether regular storage bins would be a candidate.
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