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Brianut

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55 gallon plastic drum that had hydraulic oil in them, any use?
« on: June 15, 2012, 09:46:54 AM »
I have 2 55 gal blue plastic drums that had new hydraulic oil in them and are at my disposal for free if I want them.
Can anyone think of a use for them?
I am thinking maybe diesel fuel storage since they had oil in them.
would that work?
how does diesel do in plastic?

I have heard it said that gas doesnt store as well in plastic but thought diesel might since it is a little more stable.
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Re: 55 gallon plastic drum that had hydraulic oil in them, any use?
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2012, 09:50:39 AM »
 I've stored diesel in plastic drums just like those before and it was OK; you want to use an additive, and fill the drum completely.
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Re: 55 gallon plastic drum that had hydraulic oil in them, any use?
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2012, 11:07:36 AM »
Yep - oil storage.
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Re: 55 gallon plastic drum that had hydraulic oil in them, any use?
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2012, 12:10:44 PM »
In SHTF cases :kerosene for heater or lamps, rain water (flush toilet only) if on city water.  cut in half vertical, makes shop/parts sink.
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Re: 55 gallon plastic drum that had hydraulic oil in them, any use?
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2012, 11:30:48 PM »
I'd only hesitate on the diesel because this low-sulfur stuff that smells like turpentine on acid and steroids strikes me as really iffy in plastic drums.  I had to buy special o-rings when I replaced my injector return lines, because the LS Diesel eats through the rubber/plastic of the regular ones.
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Re: 55 gallon plastic drum that had hydraulic oil in them, any use?
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2012, 12:52:09 AM »
agree with Ranger & ditto on gasoline.    Cheers, Jim
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Re: 55 gallon plastic drum that had hydraulic oil in them, any use?
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2012, 07:36:40 AM »
fill them up with dirt/sand and use them as cover .
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Re: 55 gallon plastic drum that had hydraulic oil in them, any use?
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2012, 08:46:18 AM »
Diesel will be fine (#1, or #2)

You gotta think, most diesel pickups have plastic tanks now-a-days ... Diesel is also not a solvent like gasoline.
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