Author Topic: In need of some 205l clip tops (Read 4828 times)

BassAddict · « **on:** July 02, 2013, 02:33:46 PM »

I'm after some cheap 205l clamp top steel drums. Place by me wants £22 for them which seems a lot?

RM - I seem to remember you had somewhere by you that did them pretty cheap?

Anyone travelling around for the BBB that passes my way or could meet somewhere off the M5, M6 or M42 that circle Birmingham. I'm near to Dudley.

Sadly I can't make the BBB this year (again) - it always seems to fall on someones birthday I've got to go out for.

Julian · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2013, 02:48:50 PM »

Try contacting Keef on here, he often has drums of various descriptions available. He's not local to you, but where there's a will there's a way.

Keef · « **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2013, 04:19:28 PM »

I can do you a couple at £10 each but since city link stopped taking them, transport will be the problem.

I can get them as far as north London (NW4 via M25, M4, A406) next weekend.

brettgilbert77 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2013, 04:54:33 PM »

I was considering finally getting a WVO filtering system set up. I have everything I need really except the drums. There's some in Llanelli, so perhaps some members courier service might be able to help you and I out with some.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111110918653?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

BassAddict · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2013, 06:51:14 PM »

Problem is the size eh Brett. Not many have vans.

I go to the Gower in my van every now and again surfing so that would be OK to pick a few up but probably won't be there for a few months at least.

Might just have to fork out for some locally if nothing comes up from Keefs offer

oakwoodtv · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2013, 07:38:40 PM »

I have a few in derby if you can get that far

Richard

Rotary-Motion · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2013, 08:03:02 PM »

ok first question is when you say clamptop do you actually need them to seal air tight?

BassAddict · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2013, 08:12:14 PM »

Yea ideally as they are for storage of raw oil (fill up drum through a sieve) I'm emptying and getting rid of a whole load of tins and yoghurt tubs full that are clogging up the side of the house...

Rotary-Motion · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2013, 08:13:35 PM »

the guy i know may have some but there is no rubber seals in them, its a barrel a lid and a clamp only...

BassAddict · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2013, 08:13:55 PM »

Thanks for the offer Richard - I'll keep it in mind. It's about 50 mins from where I work but 90 mins from home - plus traffic

BassAddict · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2013, 08:15:08 PM »

Can they be sealed with quick round of silicon in the lid, left to dry?

Rotary-Motion · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2013, 08:15:51 PM »

Quote from: BassAddict on July 02, 2013, 08:15:08 PM

Can they be sealed with quick round of silicon in the lid, left to dry?

yes

Rotary-Motion · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2013, 08:18:19 PM »

R. Smith Metal

20 Burcott Rd, Hereford HR4 9LW ‎

01432 355442

https://plus.google.com/104411266034898616733/about?gl=uk&hl=en#104411266034898616733/about?gl=uk&hl=en

give him a ring see if he has any left, used to charge £5 each

also if anyone get some to the BBB i can bring them home for you!

oakwoodtv · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2013, 11:19:59 PM »

If it helps I could meet you at Burton I have two types a standard ones at £5.00
and a heavy duty ones with two bungs on the top and one one the bottom at £8.00

BassAddict · « **Reply #14 on:** July 03, 2013, 09:21:07 AM »

That could be worthwhile Richard - Thanks. Will test later if 2 barrels will fit in my Golf!

Do the standard ones have any bungs in at all? The idea is to remove lid and pour in through a sieve for speed of transfer. Seal it up for storage. Then use the rotary pump with the lid on through the 2" hole to get it back out when needed.

RM Thanks for the details! Will keep this in mind also.

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