SS UDS Burn

[smokedout13]

What are some different techniques to burning my ss drum? I was wondering if a weed torch would be sufficient enough? Thanks

 

[bmaddox]

Is it painted on the outside and bare metal on the inside? The drums seems to have all sorts of coatings and linings and some are easier to remove than others. I used a food grade drum and built a fire in it using pallets (actually two fires).

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• bmaddox
• Oct 14, 2015

 

[smokedout13]

This is bare metal inside and out. It had natural tea tree oil in it

 

[bmaddox]

Do you know what the smoke point of the oil is? If it is a low enough smoke point you might be able to get it off just by running the UDS with all the intakes open (350-400 degrees). 

 

[smokedout13]

I don't but I'll do some research and get back with you

 

[smokedout13]

I can't seem to find a smoke point on it.

 

[smokedout13]

Any idea what kind of temp I'm looking for?

 

[bmaddox]

Check out this chart:

http://www.clovegarden.com/ingred/oilchart.html

If you can get the temp over 500 you should burn off any residual oil. 

 

[smokedout13]

Awesome thank you I greatly appreciate the help. I'll keep you posted on the build

 

[smokedout13]

I went ahead and built a huge fire just to be safe. Just need to weld on my nipples and sandblast my lid and ill be ready to give it a go