Pellet storage

The_Kapn · 03-10-2007, 10:04 AM

This is for the "Tree Turd" or "Micro Log" burners with FECs, Traegers, etc.

I will never burn enough pellets to justify a pallet order to cut the cost.
I like to try different things, pellet flavors is my project right now.
I do not like "wrassling" bags of pellets and do not trust them to stay intact for long.
I live in FL and we have lots of humidity--prime enemy of pellets.

So, I had my DAD save his cat litter drums.
You could use 5 gal paint cans gathered from a large paint project also.
I line the drums with a 13 gal trash bag, fill with about 20 lbs of pellets, and slap a label on.

Works like a champ. I used some Apple pellets that were bought 05/05 and they were as fresh as new

I buy from EPPS Farm (Branch Creek brand). www.bbqwoodpellets.com.
Their cost includes shipping, so no surprises. I always get my delivery in about 3 working days, 4 at max. Lots of variety.
I am not recommending them--Do not have enough time cooking with them in the FEC for that.
It is just a source that seems to work for a low volume consumer like me.

Anyway, just some thoughts.

TIM

Norcoredneck · 03-10-2007, 10:08 AM

Reminds me of a squirrel getting ready for the winter season. Always thinking.

big brother smoke · 03-10-2007, 10:11 AM

Kapn, still can't get over you transforming over to the pellet muncher

However, I do like your storage system.

Solidkick · 03-10-2007, 10:24 AM

OK.......how long ago did I miss that you got a FEC100?? Dude....I'm aging....

The_Kapn · 03-10-2007, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solidkick

OK.......how long ago did I miss that you got a FEC100?? Dude....I'm aging....

BRO KICK.
Not long

http://bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24714

TIM

Q_Egg · 03-10-2007, 10:50 AM

YUP !! Those kitty litter containers are the "cats meow" . Some of mine are filled with cherry or pecan chunks and lump scraps for short cooks. Perfect for partial bags of Tree Turds!

Tom B

thillin · 03-10-2007, 12:33 PM

You can go by a donut shop or bakery. They get icing and other items in 2-5 gallon buckets. Ask them to set aside some. Easy to clean.

brdbbq · 03-10-2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solidkick

OK.......how long ago did I miss that you got a FEC100?? Dude....I'm aging....

You still got your teef don't ya?

Solidkick · 03-11-2007, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Solidkick
OK.......how long ago did I miss that you got a FEC100?? Dude....I'm aging....

You still got your teef don't ya?

Why don't you drive up and see for yourself? LOL

Brauma · 03-11-2007, 10:42 AM

You da man Kapn! Mr Organizational. I like it.

nmayeux · 03-12-2007, 06:41 AM

Capn,
You can add dried feed corn (yellow field corn) or unpopped popcorn wrapped in cheese cloth to absorb any moisture present in the cartons. This also works for storing salt, as rice will eventually breakdown after time. Though if you use in a salt shaker people might look at you funny...

71-South · 04-17-2009, 03:51 PM

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I'd seen those containers at cookinpellets.com, but I hadn't noticed that the shipping is much more reasonable when you buy more than one. I think I'll get two of those, then get my pellets from Bob at kck.com (BBQ Bonanza) after that, since I can just drive up there.

71-South · 04-17-2009, 03:54 PM

That's funny. My last post was a response to a newer thread, but I'd followed a link to this one. I need some sleep.

musicmanryann · 04-17-2009, 03:58 PM

Good idea! Man, that is a whole lot of cat poop!

03-10-2007, 10:08 AM	#2
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Reminds me of a squirrel getting ready for the winter season. Always thinking. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

03-10-2007, 10:11 AM	#3
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	Kapn, still can't get over you transforming over to the pellet muncher However, I do like your storage system. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

03-10-2007, 10:24 AM	#4
Solidkick somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-21-03 Location: Bandera Owner in Missouri	OK.......how long ago did I miss that you got a FEC100?? Dude....I'm aging.... __________________ Mr. Kick ------------------------------------------------ *Belly Brothers BBQ Team* "Sister Flame" Spicewine Trailer Smoker,Modified Bandera, Uni-Flame Chicken Cooker with a Spicewine Thermometer mod,Kingsford Barrel cooker and a super fast RED thermapen KC always said "fat cap up!!

03-10-2007, 10:50 AM	#6
Q_Egg is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-06-06 Location: St George, UT	YUP !! Those kitty litter containers are the "cats meow" . Some of mine are filled with cherry or pecan chunks and lump scraps for short cooks. Perfect for partial bags of Tree Turds! Tom B __________________ Tom B. [FONT=Garamond]aka tommy_bandera ---------------------------------- GMG_Daniel Boone _ pellets only Big Green Egg _ Large _ need high heat Broilmaster D3 'natural' gasser [I]CB Bandera .. hooked me Traeger Texas 075 spoiled me[/I][/FONT]

03-10-2007, 12:33 PM	#7
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas	You can go by a donut shop or bakery. They get icing and other items in 2-5 gallon buckets. Ask them to set aside some. Easy to clean. __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

03-11-2007, 10:42 AM	#10
Brauma somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-04-05 Location: Coral Bay, USVI	You da man Kapn! Mr Organizational. I like it. __________________ Cat Sass BBQ - Competition BBQ Team Community Development VP - Secret Squirrel Society (but we don't exist) Member: KCBS. CBJ New Braunfels Bandera - refurbished; Two Big Green Eggs; 6' fire pit; Weber Kettles; Superfast Blue Thermepan

03-12-2007, 06:41 AM	#11
nmayeux Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-05 Location: Marietta, GA	Capn, You can add dried feed corn (yellow field corn) or unpopped popcorn wrapped in cheese cloth to absorb any moisture present in the cartons. This also works for storing salt, as rice will eventually breakdown after time. Though if you use in a salt shaker people might look at you funny... __________________ Noah \#/ Nauti-Que BBQ Team Pitmaster and KCBS CBJ & CTC Lang 60 Marie Laveau Deep South Single Chamber Glenda WSM 22.5 Asmarelda 22.5 OTG Samantha Weber Genesis Mocha

04-17-2009, 03:51 PM	#12
71-South is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-02-08 Location: Harrisonville, MO	Thanks for all of the suggestions. I'd seen those containers at cookinpellets.com, but I hadn't noticed that the shipping is much more reasonable when you buy more than one. I think I'll get two of those, then get my pellets from Bob at kck.com (BBQ Bonanza) after that, since I can just drive up there. __________________ Yoder YS640 / UDS / Mini WSM --- Hackers -n- Hogs Competition BBQ Team Harrisonville/Lee's Summit, Missouri *Grip it. Rip it. Let the big hog eat!*

04-17-2009, 03:54 PM	#13
71-South is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-02-08 Location: Harrisonville, MO	That's funny. My last post was a response to a newer thread, but I'd followed a link to this one. I need some sleep. __________________ Yoder YS640 / UDS / Mini WSM --- Hackers -n- Hogs Competition BBQ Team Harrisonville/Lee's Summit, Missouri *Grip it. Rip it. Let the big hog eat!*

04-17-2009, 03:58 PM	#14
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