Good day y'all.
I was going to grab a 49 gal/ 220 L stainless steel drum for a boiler using a propane ring for heat. I don't see these being used any where and was wondering if there was a reason for that?
These come in various gauges ranging from 16 - 28. I was going to use a sheet of 3/16 steel for a bottom to sit the barrel on anyway, and as there is no internal pressure, is there any reason not to use the 16 gauge? It's the cash thing ya know. Could I get away with a straight sided barrel instead of one with the expansions rings, or are the heats involved great enough to warp the light gauge barrel?
One more thing, what are "seamed or triple seamed ends" on a steel barrel?
BTW, very nice site, very informative, and I like your attitude towards proper
use of materials in your builds. I share that sentiment for sure, for sure.
On the rebound.
practicle boiler?
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