S-lite Vs R-maid

No, this title isn't about a war of new gangster rappers; it is about sterilite versus rubbermaid containers.
seems to me, the s-lites are smoother and don't have handles; but the r-mands seem thicker and more durable. Any advice towards either type would be appreciated!!

IMO you should probably go with Sterilite, as Rubbermaid is always changing their box designs and if you ever need another tub in a couple years, it may not be available any more.

Don't forget to consider Iris tubs as well. I don't have them, but have heard wonderful things about them. (some help I am right? lol)

hey jen, if you are going to build your own racks, you might want to look into iris tubs? they are completely smooth on the inside and durable. you can find them at officemax and www.reptiletubs.com



sterilites are at alot of walmarts and targets!


vaughn

I wish I could find any place in Toledo, OH that actually sells Iris. Other than ordering them from Eric Erb and paying shipping I'm running out of options. I'd personally rather go with Iris for our new racks but may have to go either Sterlite or Rubbermaid to save on shipping costs. :(

Rubbermaid is overpriced and is always changing models. Sterilites are cheap and for a reason. They are crap. Iris the king of plastic tubs. Durable and easy to clean snake crap off of. They are slightly more expensive though. You can get Iris tubs at www.thecontainerstore.com , occasionally at BBB and everyday from Eric at www.reptiletubs.com. He is a great guy! (and according to at least one bp.netter's chick, sexy as hell)

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

Don't forget to consider Iris tubs as well. I don't have them, but have heard wonderful things about them. (some help I am right? lol)

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They are easier to clean because they don't have those ridges and bumps that are found in sterlites.

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Originally Posted by bpkid

They are easier to clean because they don't have those ridges and bumps that are found in sterlites.

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Not just that. They are coated in a super special magic shell that makes them stain/gunk resistant and chocolatey good!

You know; I do have one "soaker" tub that I've been using in treating my snakes for mites.. it is an Iris! I like the way it's built; I think I know what to go with now. I like the smoothness and no-handle/ridgie factor :)

Iris all the way baby!!! Smooth inside, very sturdy, and the perfect size. Office Depot doesn't carry them in the stores, but they do have them in thier warehouses. Order online and any order over $50 is free next day shipping. They're a little more expensive, but well worth the extra money. :D

-Evan

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Originally Posted by kavmon

hey jen, if you are going to build your own racks, you might want to look into iris tubs? they are completely smooth on the inside and durable. you can find them at officemax and www.reptiletubs.com



sterilites are at alot of walmarts and targets!


vaughn

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Oh I never thought about OfficeMax! Thanks Vaughn! I know where one is here in Toledo so I'll have to check them out this week. I'm getting a mite tired of picking snake poop out of the crevices in our current Sterlite tubs (yes I do have a life and somehow the snake crap detail needs to be streamlined a bit LOL).

jo, like evan said too, check office max and office depot and online. if orders over 50 is free, that's not bad. i use sterilite now because that's what the racks i prefer were made for. if i were building my own or having a custom job done, i would go iris all the way. cleaning urates out of the ridges and grooves can get old real quick! i'm lucky that most of snakes are paper trained:clap:



vaughn

For my 2 racks I am building, I am using sterilite 1960s for the adult rack and sterilite 1756s for the baby/subadult rack.

I definitely can't pay $20 per tub(even though I adore Iris tubs), and since a Container Store is about 100 miles in either direction of Waco, it's just not feasible. It would end up costing me more doing that or buying the from ReptileTubs(which I have in the past and it was great), than just buying the sterilites and replacing them if they have problems. I have already spent $45 on 6 1756 tubs, and already have 4 of the 1960s. I figured I'd see how long this lasted, and I will probably just buy a rack from a good dealer the next time I need more space.

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Sterilites are cheap and for a reason. They are crap.

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Wow...your endless supply of idiotic comments never ceases to amaze me...

They're a friggin' plastic tub for cripes sake...how crappy could they be??? Oh wait...I get it now...they're crap because you don't happen to use them.

And...they aren't that difficult to clean. If you have problems cleaning a Sterilite tub, you've got serious problems...you spray them with cleaner and wipe them out...how hard could it be?

i'm currently using 2 rubbermaids and 1 sterilite

they're both good qualitied, althought rubbermaid tends to change their tubs, sterilite is more standard

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Originally Posted by sho220

Wow...your endless supply of idiotic comments never ceases to amaze me...

They're a friggin' plastic tub for cripes sake...how crappy could they be??? Oh wait...I get it now...they're crap because you don't happen to use them.

And...they aren't that difficult to clean. If you have problems cleaning a Sterilite tub, you've got serious problems...you spray them with cleaner and wipe them out...how hard could it be?

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I'm sorry, do you work for Sterilite? Thanks for your contribution, but if I had wanted to hear from somebody with your IQ, I'd be at my local supermarket talking to the vegetables. Now run along and play with scissors...

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Originally Posted by sho220

Wow...your endless supply of idiotic comments never ceases to amaze me...

They're a friggin' plastic tub for cripes sake...how crappy could they be??? Oh wait...I get it now...they're crap because you don't happen to use them.

And...they aren't that difficult to clean. If you have problems cleaning a Sterilite tub, you've got serious problems...you spray them with cleaner and wipe them out...how hard could it be?

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Wow talk about coming out of left field and taking a simple thread and turning into a cat fight.
Can we have one conversation with out someone loosing it? Christ all mighty!

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Wow talk about coming out of left field and taking a simple thread and turning into a cat fight.
Can we have one conversation with out someone loosing it? Christ all mighty!

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Some people are just really passionate about plastic containers... :D

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I'm sorry, do you work for Sterilite? Thanks for your contribution, but if I had wanted to hear from somebody with your IQ, I'd be at my local supermarket talking to the vegetables. Now run along and play with scissors...

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No I don't work for Sterilite...I'm in the military (Coast Guard)...are you going to bash that now? I'm sure you could find something negative about...you're very good at that...

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No I don't work for Sterilite...I'm in the military (Coast Guard)...are you going to bash that now? I'm sure you could find something negative about...you're very good at that...

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You really are very excitable when it comes to plastic! I commend you!

And if anyone wants to know, we use the Sterilite 1996 (74 qt. 44x 19 3/4x 6 3/8) in the rack my hubby built. We have Iris tubs in the hatchling rack Neil Golli sold us, I do favor them because they are nice and smooth on the inside...although its a hatchling rack with one baby in it so it hasnt had the chance to get dirty yet. Havent had any problems with the Sterilite yet....although we have only had the snakes racked for about a week now.

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Originally Posted by sho220

No I don't work for Sterilite...I'm in the military (Coast Guard)...are you going to bash that now? I'm sure you could find something negative about...you're very good at that...

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Well if an idiot like you is serving our military then crap I might want to go and get my toddler in there....she might just become your competition.

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And if anyone wants to know, we use the Sterilite 1996 (74 qt. 44x 19 3/4x 6 3/8) in the rack my hubby built. We have Iris tubs in the hatchling rack Neil Golli sold us, I do favor them because they are nice and smooth on the inside...although its a hatchling rack with one baby in it so it hasnt had the chance to get dirty yet. Havent had any problems with the Sterilite yet....although we have only had the snakes racked for about a week now.

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I think Neil sells the RBI Plastics racks. Very nicely made products! Yellow shirt man is a big fan of them too :D

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Wow talk about coming out of left field and taking a simple thread and turning into a cat fight.
Can we have one conversation with out someone loosing it? Christ all mighty!

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I'm sorry...Jamie has a way of getting on my nerves with his "anything I don't agree with is crap" attitude...

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Originally Posted by sho220

I'm sorry...Jamie has a way of getting on my nerves with his "anything I don't agree with is crap" attitude...

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If you don't like it, put me on ignore. I gave an honest assessment of 3 different types of plastic containers of which I use, ready for this, all three! Get over yourself...

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I'm sorry...Jamie has a way of getting on my nerves with his "anything I don't agree with is crap" attitude...

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Well all I can say is good for you for saying your sorry and explaining yourself.

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Originally Posted by jglass38

If you don't like it, put me on ignore. I gave an honest assessment of 3 different types of plastic containers of which I use, ready for this, all three! Get over yourself...

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How is "they are crap" an honest assessment?

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I think Neil sells the RBI Plastics racks. Very nicely made products! Yellow shirt man is a big fan of them too :D

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Yes I to like Neil now, although I have this strange feeling I have met him some where....weird.

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Originally Posted by sho220

How is "they are crap" an honest assessment?

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Because, they are crap. Urates stick to them and without a ton of scraping never come off. They break easily and warp in a second.

Back to the topic...I use Sterilites in my AP racks and they work just fine. I also have some of the Sterilite tubs that have the locking handles on each end. They are o.k. but I don't like how they "bow" up in the middle. It's so bad I have to put water dishes in one of the corners or the water will spill out. If I was looking for seperate tubs (not in a rack) I'd avoid the Sterilites...

I also use the sterilites hay they work I like um.

I think this is long overdue..

I apologize to any Sterilite plastic tubs that I may have offended with my post. It was hastily typed, not well thought out and I see how some of you inanimate objects may have been hurt by my words. I am in counseling for my problem and I hope that you will forgive me and maybe allow me to someday store my sweaters in you again. What kind of world do we have if man and molded plastic storage containers can't live in peace and harmony and work towards a common goal?

With sincerity, love and hope,

Jamie

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Because, they are crap. Urates stick to them and without a ton of scraping never come off. They break easily and warp in a second.

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I use the 1960 series and haven't had any of them break or warp. And urates come right off? Maybe they make them differently than when you used them. You're not the first that mentioned the urates sticking thing, so I don't know??? I've never had that problem...

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Originally Posted by jglass38

I think this is long overdue..

I apologize to any Sterilite plastic tubs that I may have offended with my post. It was hastily typed, not well thought out and I see how some of you inanimate objects may have been hurt by my words. I am in counseling for my problem and I hope that you will forgive me and maybe allow me to someday store my sweaters in you again. What kind of world do we have if man and molded plastic storage containers can't live in peace and harmony and work towards a common goal?

With sincerity, love and hope,

Jamie

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I have a dry sense of humor and love sarcasm...but that was just gay...

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Originally Posted by sho220

I have a dry sense of humor and love sarcasm...but that was just gay...

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I'll try to be less "gay" for you in the future. I hear the military doesn't go for that type of thing.

Don't ask dont tell Jamie.:colbert: :rofl: