What was in it

mat-w

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Apr 26, 2012

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Southampton, England

• May 2, 2012

• #1

Guys im going to start building myself a uds

I have an old oil drum here that needs burning out, only problem is the man that gave it to me does not know what was in it

My question is does it matter what was in it aslong as i give it a good burn out and clean after

mat

p.s how long does one of these things hold temp for

 

alblancher

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• May 2, 2012

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I sure wouldn't use any type of barrel that contained pesticides or fertilizers.    You should be able to get a pretty good idea of what is in it by smelling and taking a good look.  Was he a mechanic, a farmer, or did he own some type of chemical operation.  Should be writing on the outside of the barrel.

 

mat-w

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Apr 26, 2012

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Southampton, England

• May 2, 2012

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He wasnt a mechanic but does work in a factory that builds cars, i know it wouldnt have fertilizer in etc but he is not sure what was in it, 

there looks like there was something on the outside but its been laying around for awhile and it has come o of

maybe i should just not use it, doesnt really smell strong though

 

jrod62

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• May 2, 2012

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I would burn it out a few times then look it over and decided.
as far as how long it hold temp.
I filled my basket full and after 16 hours i still had half a basket

 

alblancher

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• May 2, 2012

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Probably light oil or paint.  I guess you could see residual paint.