Pellet Storage

[PullinPork]

I’m looking for a weatherproof way to store pellets.
It seems that the “buckets with gaskets” are in short supply.
I found some Kingsford charcoal buckets on Amazon, but not sure if they are waterproof.
Any help would be appreciated.

Chuck

 

[Sid Post]

Personally, I find the galvanized cans with lids work pretty well. I have also used the commercial Rubbermaid brand 'trash' cans of various sizes and a few of the their "feed" cans and found they work well for me. Airtight, not really but they definitely keep critters and bugs out.

 

[Sid Post]

I’m looking for a weatherproof way to store pellets.
It seems that the “buckets with gaskets” are in short supply.
I found some Kingsford charcoal buckets on Amazon, but not sure if they are waterproof.
Any help would be appreciated.

Chuck

Have you tried commercial restaurant supply places, Sam's Club or, Tractor Suppy / Atwoods?

Most of my better storage options come from the Farm Supply options but, Sam's Club with their industrial Rubbermain options often follow me home with good results.

 

[jzadski]

What about 5 gallon buckets? Home Depot...

 

[AWilliams]

I have mine in 5 gallon buckets with screw on lids...with gaskets. HD or Lowes

 

[Curt.P]

I bought these not too long ago. They'll hold 20# each. Not the cheapest option, but work well for me.

https://www.amazon.com/Square-Bucket-4-Gallon-Buckets-gaskets/dp/B010GD2UJY

 

[PullinPork]

I have mine in 5 gallon buckets with screw on lids...with gaskets. HD or Lowes

That’s where I started looking. Seems Lowe’s & HD are out of the gasketed lids.
I finally decided to go with the Kingsford buckets
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HQE1QT2

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Chuck

 

[airedale]

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I finally decided to go with the Kingsford buckets ...

There are two sizes, approx 20# and 40#. I find the larger ones a little awkward to lift and maneuver to pour pellets into the hopper. For strong young guys YMMV. The smaller ones store neatly under the barrel of my cooker too, where the larger ones ae too tall.

 

[PullinPork]

There are two sizes, approx 20# and 40#. I find the larger ones a little awkward to lift and maneuver to pour pellets into the hopper. For strong young guys YMMV. The smaller ones store neatly under the barrel of my cooker too, where the larger ones ae too tall.

I went with the 20# ones.
A very strange thing happened after I bought them. I paid $14.95 each. When I went back to order another one, they are now $24.95:crazy:

Chuck