Sterilite vs Iris? AP Racks.

Hey guys,

I am going to be buying a 10 slot sideways Animal Plastics rack but I am not sure whether to get the 375 Series (Iris Tubs) or the 1753 Series (Sterilite Tubs). I am not familiar with the quality of the Iris tubs, but I do currently use Sterilite and am happy with the quality of the plastic.

I would just go with the Sterilite series, but, the Iris series holds more tubs per shelf then the Sterilite. For basically the same price. But I am not sure how many quarts to Iris tubs equal out to? Are they less then 15 & 32 qts?

Also, I heard that the 6, 15, and 32 qt Sterilites are latch boxes now.. If I order the Sterilite AP rack, will I have to use latch boxes?

TIA!!

Boxes have changed quite a bit lately, I would ask the rack maker. Also most rack makers can sell you the tubs.

Personally I prefer Sterlite as they are easier to find, and come in tons of sizes., locking and non locking lids.

I think your best bet would be to ask AP

I don't notice any difference between iris and sterlite tubs, I just find that more places around me sell sterlite

Im an IRIS guy myself

Iris sticks to their tubs sizes, unlike Sterilite or Rubbermaid who changes their sizes rather frequently.

So a Sterilite rack bought a year ago might be made for a tub that has been discontinued....

Stick to the Iris tubs, smoother insides, thicker material....

I've already asked AP if they could order the tubs for me, that is not a problem. :) I've bugged AP enough with all of my questions so I figured I'd come to you guys LOL. I am just wondering if Iris holds up to Sterilite's durability and what sizes the Iris tubs are in quarts.

Do any of you know how to figure out quarts from a tubs dimensions? I need it for the Shoe boxes and Boot Boxes.

Whether I go with the Iris or Sterilite rack, I am unable to get either tubs locally... Since I am in Canada. So availability isn't much of an issue right now.

Thanks for the help so far guys!

I agree with 2K, I like the iris tubs way better than the steralites. Most steralites I have seen have grooves on the inside where iris makes tubs that are flat bottomed

Thanks guys! And I think I figured out the quarts. It seems the smaller ones are 12.2 quarts and the large ones are 30.6 quarts. not far off from the Sterilites 15 and 32 quarts. Plus I can hold more for the same price.

I think I am leaning more towards the Iris rack now..

Nicole; Rubbermaids.
They're cheap, easy to find and indestructable.

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Originally Posted by mykee

Nicole; Rubbermaids.
They're cheap, easy to find and indestructable.

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I would.. but.. 28 qt is just too small for my collection. The sterilite would be perfect at 15/32 but you've seen my dilema. I really don't want to go smaller then 30.6 quarts (iris tub).

Thanks though!

Well this sucks. The Container Store wants $70 shipping for $80 worth of tubs.... That's just ridiculous. :(

Guess I'll have to go with Sterilite.. Hopefully they aren't the handle ones.

Opnions are still very appreciated.. Thanks again.