Large steel fermenters

[Rocky]

I saw this on Craig's List here in Ohio. A company in Lima, Ohio is selling several kinds of food grade containers. Prices seem reasonable. Here is an example of 55 gallon steel drums for $30:


Here is the link if anyone is interested:
https://columbus.craigslist.org/for/d/lima-hydro-farm-shipping-drum-food/7596674610.html

 

[Jim Welch]

Wow, one would definitely be able to ferment in them, they'd also make a not so ugly Ugly Drum Smoker! I'd probably get one or two at that price if it were local to me

 

[richard.floorguy]

I'd be cautious: that's a "smoking deal" if they're stainless steel. If they're painted steel, not so much.

 

[Rocky]

I'd be cautious: that's a "smoking deal" if they're stainless steel. If they're painted steel, not so much.

I agree. "Upon further review," I believe at best they are some type of plated steel. The company also has a number of plastic food grade container, which are well priced. When I lived in Rochester, I had two 55 gallons plastic food grade containers that were used to ship lime juice from South America. I added spigots and they worked well. I think their larger plastic containers are what I would choose, were I in the market.

 

[wineview]

I agree. "Upon further review," I believe at best they are some type of plated steel. The company also has a number of plastic food grade container, which are well priced. When I lived in Rochester, I had two 55 gallons plastic food grade containers that were used to ship lime juice from South America. I added spigots and they worked well. I think their larger plastic containers are what I would choose, were I in the market.

Do you have pricing on 10 gallon plastic containers? Do they have a lid and do they ship?
Thanks

 

[Rocky]

Do you have pricing on 10 gallon plastic containers? Do they have a lid and do they ship?
Thanks

Ten gallon plastic containers appear to be $20 (with lid) but so are the 15, 18, 20 and 23 gallon containers. Please see the ad in my original post. They do not ship or deliver, pick up only in Lima, OH.