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

In NSW? That are solid like these?

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

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 :-)

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?

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 :-)

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

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 :-)

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

decent size, good thickness. wack some legs on it and ur laughing catcher

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 :-)

Andy wrote:depends what type drum ur talking about

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

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

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