North wrote:

On 11 Jul 2004 15:50:11 GMT, Ignoramus25780
said:

In article , Jan Flora wrote:
In article ,
Ignoramus9040 wrote:

Need to construct a cheap firepit... Was hoping that a used barrel
could be had for $5 or so...

Many people use the standard 55 gallon drum but they for a burining
barrel. However the steel of a 55 gal drum burns out fairly quickly.

The inside of a 55 or 60 gallon water heater may be a better choice.
Many of them are now enameled which will not oxidize. The threaded
holes for the electric heating elements can be used to connect
the burning barrel to a blower to introduce air directly in to
the fuel for more complete burning and producing higher temperatures
to burn off any pollutants.


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