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06/27/08, 09:16 AM
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Uses for 55 gallon plastic barrels???
We have around 15 intact plastic barrels, with more to come. They are the kind with two screw - tops on the lid. We have used them to make hay feeders, water collectors, single goat shelters, and a horseradish containment grower, and bulk grain storage.
We are looking for ideas on how we can use these barrels, as for the time being we are able to get them for free (they initially used for food items, but are in new-like condition).
Thanks for your thoughts!
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06/27/08, 09:30 AM
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Rain barrels, compost tumblers, feed and water troughs, boat and raft floats, container raised fish and shrimp tanks, kids play area tunnels, water mass heat collectors for a greenhouse, homebrew and wine making barrels, grain, shelled bean storage, chicken coops , dog houses, strawberry towers, solar water heater collectors , worm bins , tent canopy anchors and patio chairs with under seat storage and matching end tables with additional storage space are just the ideas of the top of my head.
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06/27/08, 09:48 AM
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We use 5 for storage of crushed alum cans. I cut the tops off and drilled drain holes in the bottom, 1 for #1 copper, 1 for #2 copper, 1 for bio diesel (it's only running the backhoe). We can always use more, but around here they have become hard to get..
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06/27/08, 09:57 AM
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If you have access to way more than you can use. You could always sell them. A good food grade 55 barrel here sells from $5-$10
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06/27/08, 12:13 PM
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Send them to me!
I've been wanting some to make my MIL a raised garden bed so that see doesn't have to bend over. I want to cut them lengthwise and making a X-leg stand for them.
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06/27/08, 01:06 PM
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cut a square hole in the end & use as a dog house.
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06/27/08, 01:34 PM
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Fill them all with gasoline or kerosene. You might need it sooner than you think.
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06/27/08, 01:39 PM
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cut the ends off and then cut them in 1/2 and grow potatoes in them. that is what i'm going to try next year. I don't have a free supply though. I'm jealous. I made feeders hat hang on stock panels for the goats by splitting them into 1/4 lengthwise and adding a board. the goats have to reach through the panel to eat so they keep their dirty little feet out of thier food.
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06/27/08, 01:42 PM
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Fill them all with gasoline or kerosene. You might need it sooner than you think.
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We had diesel in a plastic drum once, and won't again. I think it is the wrong kind of plastic. Our plastic drum began degrading pretty rapidly.
Clean them out really well and run a mild bleach solution through. Rinse very well and store emergency water in there.
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06/27/08, 02:03 PM
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You could use them for food storage. Use mylar bags and oxygen absorbers and set the bags down into the barrel. You could stock up on wheat berries, beans, rice, sugar and other long term foods. With prices rising you could stay ahead of inflation! 
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06/27/08, 07:35 PM
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Wow! Lots of new ideas. We use them for grain but never thought about stocking up for ourselves! Hubby's going to be busy this weekend cutting & dragging barrels all over!
Wy White Wolf if you were closer I'd say come get a couple!
Thanks for the ideas!
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06/27/08, 07:39 PM
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They sell for $20 here. I heard someone mention that they made a super extended time release automatic chicken (or anything) waterer by raising it up and running a hose down to a pan style float controlled water dish like they make for dogs. Way more reliable than having someone water for you when you are gone for the weekend.
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06/27/08, 07:50 PM
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They make great emergency bath tubs - had to use one for 12 days when power was out!
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06/27/08, 07:54 PM
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DH is looking for one to make a portable mineral block holder. He stands it up on the end and cuts a whole in the side for the cow to stick their head in.
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06/28/08, 06:52 AM
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They make a super one shot burn barrel.
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06/28/08, 08:18 AM
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Quote:
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If you have access to way more than you can use. You could always sell them. A good food grade 55 barrel here sells from $5-$10
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And a value-added barrel: one with a spigot and lid with a hinge that opens at the top may be worth $100!
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06/28/08, 08:32 AM
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Quote:
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Fill them all with gasoline or kerosene. You might need it sooner than you think.
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Plastic barrels can handle this?
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06/28/08, 10:42 AM
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You could cut them in half lengthwise (vertically) and use them to cover plants for frost protection. I want to do that for next spring. This past spring I used tubs made from plastic barrels cut in half the other way (and bolted on 11" pieces of old garden hose for handles), but if cut lengthwise they would cover more ground, so easier to cover, say, two tomato plants instead of one. Maybe one or two handles on top of each half-barrel would make each one easier to handle.
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06/28/08, 11:17 AM
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I could use several. Ill come get them! That is if you are near me.
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