I use my compactor for aluminum cans only. I beleive the bags are strong but can they really hold up to the razor sharp edges aluminum cans develope?
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They have held up to large broken glass bottles as its crushed in the compactor. They are pretty strong
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Not sure exactly but they seem to be around the same thickness as a contractor garbage bag (4-5 ml) and I think the weight strength is listed on those, so maybe that will at least give you an idea of what they might be able to handle.
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These are very strong bags of better plastic than most. They can be dragged but not over sharp objects or rocky surfaces. No bag is going to take that kind of stress.
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I use mine with canned goods (loaded) and they pull without difficulty. They are very heavy duty and much sturdier than those I have seen in most stores.
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There have been no problems with bags ripping. The lid pops out for easy cleaning as that is the only part that touches the trash directly. Has been a real money and time saver on use of bags and trips to the outside garbage pail.
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No, I don't think so. Also, I've found the bags' handles slip off easily, so even if you managed to squeeze all that in there, they probably wouldn't hold up to the weight of a soda.Sorry-- didn't see others had responded first.
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Hello Catherine,I used these bags to hold pea gravel-type rocks (and sand) which is relatively round. I've never used them for sharp edged rocks. If the your sharp-edged rocks were in a static environment (not moving on the inside, and no moving external sharp edge rocks touching the bags on the outside) AND not to heavy in the bag I think the bags would hold and not wear prematurely. However, your intention of placing 50 pounds of sharp-edged rocks in the bags is NOT recommended. If you place 50 pounds of sharp edge rocks on the inside, that by itself would undoubtedly cut the poly material and force a discharge of rocks to come through--possibly injuring yourself or someone else.I hope this helps....GhillieMan Hello Catherine,I used these bags to hold pea gravel-type rocks (and sand) which is relatively round. I've never used them for sharp edged rocks. If the your sharp-edged rocks were in a static environment (not moving on the inside, and no moving external sharp edge rocks touching the bags on the outside) AND not to heavy in the bag I think the bags would hold and not wear prematurely. However, your intention of placing 50 pounds of sharp-edged rocks in the bags is NOT recommended. If you place 50 pounds of sharp edge rocks on the inside, that by itself would... » Read More Hello Catherine,I used these bags to hold pea gravel-type rocks (and sand) which is relatively round. I've never used them for sharp edged rocks. If the your sharp-edged rocks were in a static environment (not moving on the inside, and no moving external sharp edge rocks touching the bags on the outside) AND not to heavy in the bag I think the bags would hold and not wear prematurely. However, your intention of placing 50 pounds of sharp-edged rocks in the bags is NOT recommended. If you place 50 pounds of sharp edge rocks on the inside, that by itself would undoubtedly cut the poly material and force a discharge of rocks to come through--possibly injuring yourself or someone else.I hope this helps....GhillieMan « Show Less
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I really don't know. The Jet bags are so much heavier than regular trash bags. There is a lot of wind speed in the bag. I'm afraid that the trash bags might rupture and leave a mess. I have a top for a trash can that I feed the dust through before it hits the dust collector. That helps by causing the smaller particles to stay in the trash can so the Jet bags don't fill up as fast. I do use regular trash bags in the can because the sides of the can helps to protect the bag from splitting. I change that bag more often so the weight of the dust doesn't split the bag.
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I have used Great Value (Walmart brand) tall kitchen bags also and had no problem. I just prefer the Simplehuman. They really are stronger and I have not had any leakage or tearing at all with them no matter how full I stuff the can.
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Not sure of thickness but I have been using these same bags since 2005 in my whirlpool trash compactor and can compact trash usually all week and remove bag on trash pick up day with no leaks, tears or anything. On occassion I even put glass in the middle of the trash and crush it with no problems. I buy from this same place about every 14 months or so,
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They are very sturdy and will retain their shape. I think they're great bags!
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Haven't used these for pulp specifically but have found they hold up WAY better than bio bags even with fairly soggy compost. We usually empty our little bin a couple times per week and I have had only a couple leaks ever (compared to constant rips when we used bio bags).
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Absolutely ! You'll love them. They allow me to put at least half again as much in the bags and at least that much more in the trailer heading for the dump site. I have them on two tractor mowers and a zero turn. clc
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No. These bags are very limp in fact. I do use them, but I find I go back to the the bags that have the plastic coating on the outside. These, in a word, are flimsy. They come with a rubber removable bottom liner, but which gives some shape when in, but the bag material is very limp.
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I tried it on a small cat food can today, it did crush it, but not completely flat. The can was aluminum.
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Many combo's of mixed dirt, peralite and other additives will vary by weight, I mix me a full wheel barrel of a few goodies that fills 2 of these bags, I leave mine about 3 inches from the top works great. You won't find a better deal had mine a couple years heavy duty and you can moved them filled no problem,,, Buy a couple NOW YOU WILL LIKE
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Can't tell you the ply, but here's a secret... go to Costco and buy extremely suitable bags for pennies !! Check your compactor's overall dimensions to be sure to get the right bag. It was tight but perfect!