44 Gallon Drum Boiler

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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby Konzo » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:19 pm

JayD wrote:I might know where there is a cheaper ss 44 than that...


In NSW? That are solid like these?
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby JayD » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:22 pm

Yes nice and solid...but Macs are more appealing to the eye...
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby Konzo » Tue Oct 29, 2013 6:02 pm

JayD wrote:Yes nice and solid...but Macs are more appealing to the eye...


Oh I agree, but for now looking at options :-)

Details please :-)
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby Konzo » Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:06 pm

So have been offered a few free 44 gallon drums, still sussing them out as to thickness etc. I am aware that they were used to store industrial radiator coolant. Could these be sufficiently cleaned to use as a boiler, or should I avoid them?
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby Konzo » Thu Oct 31, 2013 3:23 pm

catcher wrote:So have been offered a few free 44 gallon drums, still sussing them out as to thickness etc. I am aware that they were used to store industrial radiator coolant. Could these be sufficiently cleaned to use as a boiler, or should I avoid them?


Disregard this, the answer is no :-)
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby Yummyrum » Thu Oct 31, 2013 3:43 pm

catcher wrote:
catcher wrote:So have been offered a few free 44 gallon drums, still sussing them out as to thickness etc. I am aware that they were used to store industrial radiator coolant. Could these be sufficiently cleaned to use as a boiler, or should I avoid them?


Disregard this, the answer is no :-)


No , as in you can't sufficiently clean them ....or No, You shouldn't avoid them .. All the double negatives are hurting brain
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby Konzo » Thu Oct 31, 2013 3:54 pm

Yummyrum wrote:
catcher wrote:
catcher wrote:So have been offered a few free 44 gallon drums, still sussing them out as to thickness etc. I am aware that they were used to store industrial radiator coolant. Could these be sufficiently cleaned to use as a boiler, or should I avoid them?


Disregard this, the answer is no :-)


No , as in you can't sufficiently clean them ....or No, You shouldn't avoid them .. All the double negatives are hurting brain


No, as in I doubt I could sufficiently clean it and I don't wanna take any unnecessary risks :-)
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby troglodyte » Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:17 pm

How about this? Going cheap and I will toss in a 400mm high cone
top that has a 4" opening, needs welding up etc.
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=4815
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby Andy » Thu Oct 31, 2013 5:28 pm

decent size, good thickness. wack some legs on it and ur laughing catcher
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby Konzo » Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:05 pm

troglodyte wrote:How about this? Going cheap and I will toss in a 400mm high cone
top that has a 4" opening, needs welding up etc.
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=4815


In the words of tv star quagmire GIGGITY!

I will send you a PM :-)
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby Dave86 » Wed May 14, 2014 8:20 pm

Andy wrote:depends what type drum ur talking about
Image
these look pretty sturdy. there r some drums that r thin as paper
http://www.fallsdell.com.au/prods_used/ ... Code=10011



Got 2 of these sitting in the shed, got ideas now :happy-partydance: :happy-partydance:

They didn't cost anywhere near $975 each either, think I paid $200 each
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby TheMechwarrior » Thu May 15, 2014 9:24 am

They are very heavy duty by the look of it, but I've checked supply of similar heavy duty stainless drums and you can get them brand new and shipped to Tasmania for around $1200, so that price looks way over the top to me.

These guys are selling NEW SS drums for $385, if you want removable lids they come with the SS316 drum but cost an extra $100.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-205L-44- ... 1d5&_uhb=1
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Re: 44 Gallon Drum Boiler

Postby TheMechwarrior » Thu May 15, 2014 3:31 pm

I contacted them (Fallsdell) to see what the prices were like on the other 150-300L stainless drums, see below:

Stock Codes:
12172: Stainless Steel Drum "Muller", 200 Ltr capacity, 560mm dia x 860mm deep, open top, complete with lid and clamp, seamless.
PRICE: $850.00 + GST

12179: Stainless Steel Drum 200 Ltr capacity, open top, seamed. with lid.
PRICE: $750.00 + GST

8412: Stainless Steel Drum , 200 Ltr capacity, 550mm dia x 960mm deep, open top.
PRICE: $350.00 + GST

12171: Stainless Steel Drum "Mueller", 300 Ltr capacity, 710mm dia x 750mm deep, open top, complete with lid and clamp, seamless.
PRICE: $650.00 + GST

10628: Stainless Steel Drum Mueller", Approx 300 Ltr, 710mm dia x 750mm deep, open top with lid, seamless (Located at Condell Park)
PRICE: $650.00 + GST

All prices are quoted Ex our Condell Park Store
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