Source for 30 Gal. barrels..

uhmgawa · Apr 16, 2004

Anyone found an source for the above? Around here 55 Gal
drums/barrels seems to be common but not anything smaller.
Metal is preferred as this will be used to store diesel.

jimg · Apr 16, 2004

You might try the VeryFine plant in Littleton, MA.

Glenn9643 · Apr 16, 2004

Farm chemicals (roundup, etc.) are often shipped in 30 gal poly barrels. They work fine for diesel storage after cleaning.

AlanB · Apr 16, 2004

Basco
Shiela Baney
1-800-776-3786

Tell her I sent you (Alan Bechard) and she will know you want the low price right off the bat!

GerardC · Apr 16, 2004

( Farm chemicals (roundup, etc.) are often shipped in 30 gal poly barrels. They work fine for diesel storage after cleaning. )

What do you use to clean them with?

Glenn9643 · Apr 16, 2004

I just washed out with soapy water and rinsed several times, then let dry thoroughly.

KiotiJohn · Apr 16, 2004

( I just washed out with soapy water and rinsed several times, then let dry thoroughly. ) Of course, you will want to use protective equipment when doing this as the pesticide can be easily absorbed through the skin. Use latex gloves (I use two pair) and then make sure you wash yourself well afterward. I also use protective eyewear to avoid splashes. Make sure you're doing it in an area where you don't care if everything dies as the residue is still quite toxic. John

GerardC · Apr 16, 2004

Good points. Thanks. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Junkman · Apr 16, 2004

I got some a few years ago and they were already cleaned by the end user. They told me that it was easier to get rid of them and they didn't have to worry about liability if they were previously cleaned. They actually had a label on them indicating that they had been decontaminated and the original warning labels were removed. They charged $10 each for them and it was well worth it for me. Only wish that I had gotten more of them at the time. Now they are no longer available. They return them to the point of origin. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

KiotiJohn · Apr 16, 2004

That WAS a good price for those drums Junkman. I just bought two 55 gallon drums @ $20/each and was happy to get them for that. In a short while I bet they'll be $40 with these steel increases. John

DocHeb · Apr 17, 2004

I got two from the local car wash. They were plastic, but plastic would be my preference for diesel also.

uhmgawa · Apr 18, 2004

( I got two from the local car wash. They were plastic, but plastic would be my preference for diesel also. )

Depends if the polyethylene is suitable for storing petroleum based fluids.

55 Gal steel drums are free for the taking around here. Then again the
construction of such seems to be 'cost reduced' compared to the drums
I've scrounged over a decade ago. The current drums are so lightweight
they are considered disposable and aren't recycled.

KiotiJohn · Apr 18, 2004

( Then again the
construction of such seems to be 'cost reduced' compared to the drums
I've scrounged over a decade ago. The current drums are so lightweight
they are considered disposable and aren't recycled.) I agree the new ones are not all that. I was happy to find the older, reconditioned heavier ones that I paid $20/ea for, and felt they were a bargain. I couldn't find any that good for free. John

frank_f15 · Apr 18, 2004

When i was working i used to buy and use a lot of water treatment chemicals, for use in Boilers, cooling towers etc. i used to get them in 15, 30 and 55 gal. depnding on the amt used.check with some of the business in your area, these make excellent fuel storage units(in most cases) just know that many of the chemicals are toxic and the residue in them needs to be handeled carefully and disposed of proprely. wash them out and let them drain, then set them in the sun to evaporate and moisture in them. water in fuel is not good /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

varmint · May 11, 2004

Sorry I didin't see this thread until now! Soft drink bottling plants get their syprups in 30 and 55 gallon poly drums- nice, heavy containers. Around here, they were $3 and $5 respectively, and they are in demand, so you call first. Great for rain collection! I have 7 in use, at pretty much each downspout on the outbuildings. No rain for 3 weeks- no problem! No rain for 3 months- problem.

Soundguy · May 11, 2004

Around here, our petro dealer that supplies our construction company delivers tubs of grease.. they are in 30 gallon drums.. etc.

Uou can also buy 30 gallon plastic, aluminum, and steel tanks for hanging onthe side of tractor-trailers.. for diesel or hyd fluid.. etc... has bungs , inlet strainer and all.

Soundguy

LBrown59 · Nov 21, 2004

I used to get all the steel 55 Gal drums i wanted free from the local Kardex plant until my brother retired frim there.
I use them for burning barrels.