Need water barrels?

[bmanzie]

I was shopping at Western Beef on University and Pines and came across what I think a bunch of people could use.
I am not sure how many gallons but it is definitely upwards of 55g or more.

 

[msaba]

Nice find! Would be useful maybe with a box of panettone as well :>

 

[bmanzie]

Makes a great gift.
Lol

 

[bmanzie]

If anyone knows how many gallons these are please post.

 

[silver17jo]

Based on the size I'm guess it is about 30 gallons. It doesn't look like a 55gallon

 

[slajiness]

I have access to some 15 gallons that I can get from work if anyone needs them. Ill start another post with a picture.

 

[gkugelman]

Thanks for the heads up, Bmanzie! I bought one, and this thing is ginormous! I'm pretty sure it could fit Steve, me, and the dog inside, and still have some room leftover.

It measures approximately 22 inches across and 48 inches high, which gives a volume of about 75 gallons. (If anyone needs more exact measurements, just let me know)

 

[gkugelman]

Ok, so my next question is... how do I clean out this thing so that its ok to store my RO/DI in? It's got a little bit of a smell inside, but its clean to the touch. Vinegar and water? How much vinegar? Or something else?

 

[gkugelman]

And a picture with better scale:

 

[mrx66699]

yes vinegar and water ....just use half vinegar jar and water

 

[marke]

Does it one with a lid?

 

[S13<3]

that is a hella price for a huge barrel!!! wish i had a spot to put one of these bad boys!

 

[gkugelman]

Yup, there is a lid. I just took it off to let it air out a bit before I put the water/vinegar in.

 

[Joshporksandwic]

Thanks for posting! I see my next ro and salt mixing station with these.

 

[Siptang]

hell I wish I had a car that would fit this bad boy lol.

 

[JohannesFTL]

hell I wish I had a car that would fit this bad boy lol.

Lol.

Will transport for frags and/or lessons/tips

 

[bmanzie]

I am glad you guys are all finding a good use for these. I am going to purchase two myself and update my water mixing station.

 

[Siptang]

johannes - I may have to take your offer but not at the moment. I was cheated out of money recently and I won't be able to buy anything for a little while... sigh.

I'm not sure if I can help you out much with tips but you can ask anytime.

bmanzie - thank you sir, I know where it is now. Also, were you able to figure out how much water it actually stores?

 

[JohannesFTL]

johannes - I may have to take your offer but not at the moment. I was cheated out of money recently and I won't be able to buy anything for a little while... sigh.

I'm not sure if I can help you out much with tips but you can ask anytime.

Anything is more than I know. Lol. I would even do it just to help out.


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[marke]

Great find. Thanks I got one, but it has a strong odor that is not plastic but something they must have used to clean it, Used a gallon of vinager but it didnt help much. Its larger than a 55 gl drum, and rigid.