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maplemaker
02-06-2011, 06:07 PM
I was wondering if anyone seen the 30 gallon drums A and A metal shop had at verona?They are 20 guage and solder seam do you think they will hold up and has anyone bought any of his equipment?
maple flats
02-06-2011, 06:47 PM
I saw them at Verona and was tempted, but I've decided to get them from Lapierre. Welded and they look a lot better. 18 Ga too.
OneLegJohn
02-07-2011, 05:50 AM
I did see them. Gauge was too light for a 30 gallon drum, in my opinion. Not all, but I expect some of those will implode from the contraction of of cooling syrup. All it takes is one, and there goes your savings...
Buffalo Creek Sugar Camp
02-07-2011, 07:41 AM
What is the price on these drums? Do they only have 30 gallon?
maplemaker
02-07-2011, 05:32 PM
The price was $180 for 30 gallon drums
maple flats
02-07-2011, 06:57 PM
That was the only size but they said other sizes may be coming. I'm just afraid of the gauge.
jasonl6
02-08-2011, 08:16 AM
I was over at their shop a couple weeks ago and saw an imploded one that they put vaccum on to see how much it would take. It hit 22" before imploding. I would feel safe using them.

Jason
Jim Brown
02-08-2011, 09:17 AM
jason: What was the cost if picked up at the shop?

Thanks
Jim
jasonl6
02-08-2011, 10:00 AM
I think they were still around $180 maybe a little less. He said 20+ you get a discount. I have to go over this week and check on my pans so I will try and get more info. I know they had a trailer full of tanks being ready to ship to the lid manufacture when i was there 3 weeks ago.

Jason