Difference between burn barrel and 55 gallon drum?

Chronos · 07-04-2014, 05:02 PM

Is there one? I decided I'd like to make a UDS myself rather than buy one. This person has what looks like a normal 55g drum but calls it a burn barrel.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/grd/4487679159.html

I'd call and ask him directly but it's the fourth and figured someone here would probably know.

There's another listing that's about 45 mins farther away that looks like a lock if this is questionable at all.

Thank you,

Jerry

CLeeSmokinQ · 07-04-2014, 05:27 PM

In my area some ppl use them for burning trash.. I've also heard burning as to keep warm when outside in the winter months..

Just ask if they are lined an if not scoop one up an you'll be fine..

Basically they are the same thing..

Zippylip · 07-04-2014, 06:17 PM

Jerry, where are you in West Chester? I'd love to grab one of those barrels too, Limerick isn't all that far. Marc

Chronos · 07-04-2014, 07:45 PM

2 miles from downtown. About a mile from Hillsdale elementary.

I agree about limerick being easy. The other choice is in Bristol. $30 for 55g metal food grade with lids. I'd rather not go that far.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/grd/4535543669.html

I'll check with the burn barrel guy in Monday and let you know.

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Originally Posted by Zippylip

Jerry, where are you in West Chester? I'd love to grab one of those barrels too, Limerick isn't all that far. Marc

Dadeo719 · 07-04-2014, 07:52 PM

Difference between a burn barrel and 55 gallon UDS..........

Leaving the lid off for to long!!!!!!!

Thank you Thank you I'm here all week.

Chronos · 07-04-2014, 08:05 PM

Try the fish!!!

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Originally Posted by Dadeo719

Difference between a burn barrel and 55 gallon UDS..........

Leaving the lid off for to long!!!!!!!

Thank you Thank you I'm here all week.

Zippylip · 07-05-2014, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chronos

2 miles from downtown. About a mile from Hillsdale elementary.

I agree about limerick being easy. The other choice is in Bristol. $30 for 55g metal food grade with lids. I'd rather not go that far.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/grd/4535543669.html

I'll check with the burn barrel guy in Monday and let you know.

I'm about the same distance but on the other side, really close to Rustin High. Definitely keep me in the loop, I've been wanting to build one of these for quite a while now.

smoke ninja · 07-05-2014, 07:49 AM

Barrel used to stay warm= bum barrel.

dadsr4 · 07-05-2014, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chronos

Is there one? I decided I'd like to make a UDS myself rather than buy one. This person has what looks like a normal 55g drum but calls it a burn barrel.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/grd/4487679159.html

I'd call and ask him directly but it's the fourth and figured someone here would probably know.

There's another listing that's about 45 mins farther away that looks like a lock if this is questionable at all.

Thank you,

Jerry

Around me, burn barrels have holes already punched in the lower portion. Make sure you check before making the drive.

Teamfour · 07-05-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dadsr4

Around me, burn barrels have holes already punched in the lower portion. Make sure you check before making the drive.

^^^This

Bludawg · 07-05-2014, 09:31 AM

I buy both of those pallets can you say$$$CHA CHING$$$$ that is an easy 700-900 profit on 7 UDS's + 1 Free one for you.

Chronos · 07-05-2014, 10:39 AM

I'm going to need to do it the first time before I take on doing them to sell.

One day...

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

I buy both of those pallets can you say$$$CHA CHING$$$$ that is an easy 700-900 profit on 7 UDS's + 1 Free one for you.

Chronos · 07-07-2014, 03:26 PM

Dumb question. 55gal unlined but not food grade. I assume that's out of the question then.

When I get back from vacation I'll check out the one further say but food grade.

07-04-2014, 05:02 PM	#1
Chronos On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-29-13 Location: West Chester, pa	Difference between burn barrel and 55 gallon drum? Is there one? I decided I'd like to make a UDS myself rather than buy one. This person has what looks like a normal 55g drum but calls it a burn barrel. http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/grd/4487679159.html I'd call and ask him directly but it's the fourth and figured someone here would probably know. There's another listing that's about 45 mins farther away that looks like a lock if this is questionable at all. Thank you, Jerry

07-04-2014, 05:27 PM	#2
CLeeSmokinQ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-21-14 Location: Random Mill & 820 Ft. Worth TX	In my area some ppl use them for burning trash.. I've also heard burning as to keep warm when outside in the winter months.. Just ask if they are lined an if not scoop one up an you'll be fine.. Basically they are the same thing.. __________________ Spicy Rub makin, sweet glaze basting, Smokin Newb, DC4L UDS/ Mini WSM -Chris

07-04-2014, 06:17 PM	#3
Zippylip Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-18-10 Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania	Jerry, where are you in West Chester? I'd love to grab one of those barrels too, Limerick isn't all that far. Marc __________________ Eggs & Kettles

07-04-2014, 07:52 PM	#5
Dadeo719 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-02-13 Location: Georgetown, KY	Difference between a burn barrel and 55 gallon UDS.......... Leaving the lid off for to long!!!!!!! Thank you Thank you I'm here all week. __________________ Self-proclaimed "VILLAGE IDIOT" with 4 UDSs and a POS char-broil 24in charcoal grill.

07-05-2014, 07:49 AM	#8
smoke ninja somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-03-14 Location: Detroit michigan	Barrel used to stay warm= bum barrel. __________________ Let's all just calm down and smoke a fatty

07-05-2014, 09:31 AM	#11
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	I buy both of those pallets can you say$$$CHA CHING$$$$ that is an easy 700-900 profit on 7 UDS's + 1 Free one for you. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

07-07-2014, 03:26 PM	#13
Chronos On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-29-13 Location: West Chester, pa	Dumb question. 55gal unlined but not food grade. I assume that's out of the question then. When I get back from vacation I'll check out the one further say but food grade.