Reusing chain oil containers

[banjohedge]

I was wondering whether anyone knows if used/empty 20 litre chain oil containers are either recycled anywhere or refillable somewhere or if they would cause a problem on a pick up or tractor engine if I were to say, rinse out with diesel, and use them for diesel storage. It seems somehow wrong/shame to throw them away or dispose of them well...... or badly....  

[gary112]

9 minutes ago, banjohedge said:

I was wondering whether anyone knows if used/empty 20 litre chain oil containers are either recycled anywhere or refillable somewhere or if they would cause a problem on a pick up or tractor engine if I were to say, rinse out with diesel, and use them for diesel storage. It seems somehow wrong/shame to throw them away or dispose of them well...... or badly....  

Rinse em out,red diesel for your tractor,ideal?

[banjohedge]

Cheers Gary what you reckon about fuel for the pick up?

[jmac]

Ok for diesel but use a filter when filling from used drums, my tractor fuel line from tank to filter on engine was rammed full of little ribbons of plastic from inside of oregon chain oil drums! Took ages to clear.

[woody paul]

So how come it didn't block saw first and only tractor when used for diesel.

[Rough Hewn]

Where's that photo of aspen Bobs workshop?
The one with all the empty containers.
It's a brilliant idea.
[emoji106]

[Rough Hewn]

Found it.
Just a screenshot, but you get the idea.
[emoji106]

[spuddog0507]

Well if it keeps raining like it has so far this week ,you could all ways build a raft with them, 

[scbk]

2 hours ago, banjohedge said:

I was wondering whether anyone knows if used/empty 20 litre chain oil containers are either recycled anywhere or refillable somewhere or if they would cause a problem on a pick up or tractor engine if I were to say, rinse out with diesel, and use them for diesel storage. It seems somehow wrong/shame to throw them away or dispose of them well...... or badly....  

Old 20/25l drums have loads of uses, I use them for diesel, used engine oil, water for knapsack spraying, ballast weights etc

 

Cut the sides open, thread 2 bits of rope through, and they make good strong trugs for carrying logs, tools etc.

 

Oil drain pan

 

Water trough for animals (I have one in with the hens)

 

Parts & tool tray for when you're working under vehicles

 

 

The plastic (hdpe) they're made from is very durable, frost proof, can be thrown about, kicked, dropped

[scbk]

25l drum tool tote

 

This one has been in use for years!

 

Just drill 4 holes for the rope and poke it through, then melt the rope ends into a blob

 

Edited February 6, 2020 by scbk