Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/22/08 01:46 PM
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what was in them previously??? some gas scrubbed in there and burnt, then a good pressure washing ought to remove the residue..
I would think it is too much for a turkey cooker. especially the wieght.unless it is cut down, and a grinder would take care of the sharp edges. I would suggest a nice bonfire to boil that much water.
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/22/08 01:51 PM
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And a nice lid for the barrel, the water will boil faster.
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/22/08 01:53 PM
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I would think it is too much for a turkey cooker. especially the wieght.unless it is cut down, and a grinder would take care of the sharp edges. I would suggest a nice bonfire to boil that much water.
I agree. ~ADC~
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/22/08 02:04 PM
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I been using a 55 gal steel barrel for bout 8 yrs, I cut it down bout 2/3 leaving 1/3 the edges never seeemed to be a problem, works great on top of a turkey cooker. Just make sure you dont set it in a muddy area, thats all i can say bout the weight.I got to get a new barrel afore this season left in the yard a buddy ran it over and got a new tire in the proccess.
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/22/08 02:12 PM
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what was in them previously??? These came from a factory that makes barrels, so they have had nothing in them yet, but have a few small dents so guess they are seconds. I know this company makes 20, 30, and 40 gallon barrels too, but they do not sell to the public and the place that I get these seconds from crushes all barrels except 55 gallon ones. They keep a small supply of these on hand for people to buy for burn barrels.
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/22/08 02:40 PM
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It's been a few years, but I used to use about half a barrel of water with 2.5 pounds of logwood crystals.
Before dying, I boiled with some lye to clean the traps. This would also clean the inside of the barrel.
Depends on the size of your traps but I think 100 traps of size 1.5 coils should fit ok for one boiling.
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/22/08 03:39 PM
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Just because it's a 55 gal drum, doesn't mean you have to put 55 gal into it.
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/22/08 03:58 PM
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I stand mine on end and then do the cut you can more easliy put the propane heat under it then.
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/22/08 05:36 PM
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Like Dale T i cut my barral down but I went to half but use the same type of setup otherwise useing the top half for a firebox hes right in that it heats up faster then if its on blocks and I use oak bark for dyeing just adding more as needed I then use a 10 gallon barral for waxing on a seperat fire
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/22/08 08:20 PM
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Blast it clean in a car wash then build a fire INSIDE the barrel before use.
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/23/08 05:07 PM
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Why Blak coyote you copycat you
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/24/08 06:34 AM
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This old boil pot setup served me well for the past 30 years . 30 years old and still in good shape . All I ever used to boil the rraps in is Hemlock bark . It preserved the pot as well as the traps .
Keep it simple and If it aint broke don't fix it
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/24/08 10:33 AM
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It usually takes me about 1/2 hr to 45 mins to get er boiling with no top on the pot . I get 1 complete boil with the pot full of traps . I like to leave them in the dye overnight to cool ant the traps come out coal black . After I take the traps out the next day . I have another 1/2 pot of traps and it will bring the water to just starting to boil . That is on a 20 lb tank of propane . 30 lb'er works great for 2 boilings . If I put a top on the pot I would probbably get the 2 full boils on the 20 lb tank....
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
[Re: Pete Moss]
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07/24/08 11:34 AM
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The propane is so clean and a lot less work . $22.00 for a 30 lb'er I'll stick with the propane . 1 coon will pay for the propanwe ..
Keep it simple and If it aint broke don't fix it
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Re: 55 gallon Drum for trap prep?
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07/24/08 11:59 AM
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The propane is so clean and a lot less work . $22.00 for a 30 lb'er I'll stick with the propane . 1 coon will pay for the propanwe .. I agree, I usually have other equipment and traps hanging up in the area and dont like the thought of smoke all over them. I do have to admit, that a few good pieces of oak will sure get the water hot quick. Its just hard to regulate.
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