wildfish Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 (edited) hi all! id like to install a plastic barrell live bait tank, im installing it in a nice trimmed box. i have seen the perfect barrell with large screw on lid on my travels at work (bulk food storages i think) but i cant seem to find any for sale! i have found one the same as dano1's on ebay for $12, great price but its 65liters and i was after something a little smaller! does any one know where i can get plastic drum with large screw on lid? Edited August 1, 2007 by wildfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achjimmy Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 hi all! id like to install a plastic barrell live bait tank, im installing it in a nice trimmed box. i have seen the perfect barrell with large screw on lid on my travels at work (bulk food storages i think) but i cant seem to find any for sale! i have found one the same as dano1's on ebay for $12, great price but its 65liters and i was after something a little smaller! does any one know where i can get plastic drum with large screw on lid? Wildfish try some homebrew shops. they have 25 & 30 lt containers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan A Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Bunnings has s few different sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyt Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 try bunnings i bought a 30 litre one last year and i've seen 25 litre ones as well food grade and good quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfish Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 i looked at bunnings and couldnt find! have to try again with my eyes open hey! achjimmy, great idea thats exactly what im after! thanks heaps guys! excellent replys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 (edited) Wildfish see PM there are 30litres available also Edited August 1, 2007 by johnno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfish Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 yep went to bunnings found 25l! bit small. go home brew size 30l! thanks for that link johnno! champion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsconst Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 (edited) Mate, there is a Farm & Pet Food wholesaler on Camden Valley Way, Leppington. He has a huge variety of plastic screw top tubs at a very cheap price. Nathan Edited August 1, 2007 by njsconst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfish Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 thanks nathan! ill check em out tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcel haber Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Good day mate, Mango 1 on richmond road on your way to richmond has plenty of good size and cheap plastic drums. Mango 1 is the produce store on the right hand side as you are headin to Richmond. Tight lines TWIN1 MARCEL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfish Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 plenty of shopping around to do, thankyou peoples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirate pete Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Try Reflex equipment at Taren Point or Wetherill Park we use to purchase w/proof boxes off them for our rescue equipment Found a link to drums with lids http://www.reflexequip.com.au/list.aspx?De...1&SubCat=45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfish Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 thanks pete! johnno sent me that link by pm! got my barrel $16 - 40L at leppington! have my pump and fittings, waiting for box which im trimming and seating the drum in! should be here by friday!!! then its just a matter of slappin it in and postin up the pics! im building this way as i dont want to drill holes in my hull! but it will end up being considerably cheaper than a bought one! just hope the sikaflex holds the pump housing to the transom! think itll be ok! pics soon! thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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