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Title: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on February 19, 2016, 11:16:33 AM
As per title please.  Prefer something clean and I'm happy cut the top off an integral topped barrel.

One of my storage barrels seem to have sprung a leak.  I managed to catch and empty it before any major disasters.

I've been using it for 10 odd years.  It was pre-used when I got it, so it's done a fair turn!

Happy to collect if no too distant from Reigate in Surrey.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: knighty on February 19, 2016, 11:22:55 AM
I've got some 120 liter ones with lids, you're welcome to... just need to figure out how to get it down to you ?
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on February 19, 2016, 07:17:12 PM
Kind offer ... thank you.

May I keep it on hold and see if I can source locally?
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Head Womble on February 19, 2016, 09:14:02 PM
I'll put the word out around the common, it's the sort of thing that turns up regularly (until you want one).
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on February 19, 2016, 11:40:48 PM
I'll put the word out around the common, it's the sort of thing that turns up regularly (until you want one).
What a nice Womble ... thank you!
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Jamesrl on February 20, 2016, 12:20:05 AM
There's no such thing as a nice Womble, they're all nasty smelly mangey things and will bite you when you least expect it.

Really 'orrible even on a good day.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: greasemonkey on February 20, 2016, 10:24:06 AM
That's just Womblism. Your a Womblist.
You've just got to learn to understand weird people, and not judge them.  ;D
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: K.H on February 20, 2016, 03:27:32 PM
That's just Womblism. Your a Womblist.
You've just got to learn to understand weird people, and not judge them.  ;D
Says a weird one! :)
Lovely spuds btw, what was the oil like?
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: greasemonkey on February 20, 2016, 04:44:13 PM
That's just Womblism. Your a Womblist.
You've just got to learn to understand weird people, and not judge them.  ;D
Says a weird one! :)
Lovely spuds btw, what was the oil like?

Me, weird? I thought I was normal and everyone else was weird. :D

I've had some out, it was not too bad. It'll benefit from a good settle. It's been so cold here, I've had trouble getting even my best stuff through the filters.
Once it starts getting above 10c on average, I'll say it'll be good stuff. Roll on spring.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Keef on February 28, 2016, 04:23:29 PM
I can get you a plastic 150ltr cliptop if that's any good Julian?


and I'm coming up to London next weekend.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on February 28, 2016, 07:06:43 PM
Thanks, Kieth, kind offer, but I don't think it'll fit ... you know how cramped it is in there!
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Chug on February 28, 2016, 08:15:11 PM
I've got some 60L and some 200L, and I think I may have a 100L or 120L, I'll look when I'm at the field tomorrow.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on February 28, 2016, 09:45:28 PM
Thanks, Chug ... wait to hear from you.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Chug on February 29, 2016, 08:17:12 PM
Right can you tell me what size space you have available as I have several drums between 60 and 200L so I must be able to find one for you.


I had a measure up

16/17 inch diam x 31 inch tall
16/17 inch diam x 37 inch tall
18 inch x 25 inch tall
22-23 inch x 337 inch tall

any fit your requirements sir?
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on February 29, 2016, 09:04:15 PM
What service ... is there a choice of colours too?

The 16/17 inch diam x 31 inch tall should fit the bill just fine, thank you.

Are you at the field at all this week ... got a horrible suspicion I may have to work next week.

Happy to swap for good oil if you need it and if you are still after semi-solids I can probably find some of those too.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Chug on February 29, 2016, 09:35:47 PM
wed afternoon or friday afternoon are best for me this week, the drum is free of charge.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on February 29, 2016, 10:39:40 PM
Fantastic!  Friday would be good for me ... would between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm suit you?

The oil was free of charge too!
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Chug on February 29, 2016, 11:06:26 PM
2pm would be ok.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on March 01, 2016, 12:19:05 AM
Excellent ... see you Friday.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Chug on March 01, 2016, 12:22:55 AM
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Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: julianf on March 02, 2016, 08:57:40 PM
Im sure i spotted  one of those special metal orange ones at yours in a photo once... you know, the metal ones?
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on March 02, 2016, 10:11:02 PM
That one's only about 40 ltrs and isn't leaking ... surprising given that I did the welding!
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on March 04, 2016, 05:44:28 PM
Just got back from collecting the barrel ... thank you very much Chug, it was great to see you again.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Jamesrl on March 04, 2016, 06:10:21 PM
Just got back from collecting the barrel ... thank you very much Chug, it was great to see you again.

Poor ol' Chug having to see you in the flesh, surely once a year is more than enough.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on March 04, 2016, 06:37:32 PM
Just got back from collecting the barrel ... thank you very much Chug, it was great to see you again.

... surely once a year is more than enough.

That's what my wife says.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Jamesrl on March 04, 2016, 08:13:25 PM
Just got back from collecting the barrel ... thank you very much Chug, it was great to see you again.

... surely once a year is more than enough.

That's what my wife says.

She's never said that to me.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Julian on March 04, 2016, 08:31:12 PM
Just got back from collecting the barrel ... thank you very much Chug, it was great to see you again.

... surely once a year is more than enough.

That's what my wife says.

She's never said that to me.

I told her to be nice to you on account of your advancing years.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Jamesrl on March 04, 2016, 09:12:42 PM
Just got back from collecting the barrel ... thank you very much Chug, it was great to see you again.

... surely once a year is more than enough.

That's what my wife says.

She's never said that to me.

I told her to be nice to you on account of your advancing years.

Aaaaaaaaah, that's nice.
Title: Re: On the scrounge for a 100 ltr open top.
Post by: Chug on March 06, 2016, 07:45:37 PM
Just got back from collecting the barrel ... thank you very much Chug, it was great to see you again.

yeah likewise Julian and glad I'm able to help.