Kerosene drum

[artstang]

I'm getting ready to cut open a 55gal kerosene drum for my BBQ project. The drum is been empty for a while and I rinsed it off with water several times, but it still smile some kerosene inside. Is it safe to cut it with oxy-acetylen torch or should I get rid of the smile first.

[KenCo]

We always fill the barrel COMPLETELY with water. first we mark where the cut will be and then make sure water is coming out of the bung hole. when the torch cuts thru into the water, it will start pouring out, but the torch will keep cutting. Haven't had a problem yet....................Well, except for that one time !!!!!

[Hobart Expert Rock]

ARTSTANG..............absolutely purge that baby with water while cutting.......... Vapors are typically what ignite.........Be Safe....Rock
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[artstang]

Thanks for ya'lls advised...I will surely be safe than sorry.

[Guest]

Originally posted by KenCo
We always fill the barrel COMPLETELY with water. first we mark where the cut will be and then make sure water is coming out of the bung hole. when the torch cuts thru into the water, it will start pouring out, but the torch will keep cutting. Haven't had a problem yet....................Well, except for that one time !!!!!

Welcome to the forum, KenCo...that is just what I would do, and it works....just a little wet, is all.

[KenCo]

Mistakes

Funny thing.....whenever I or one of my friends mess up during our projects, I always say, " What would a welding instructor in a welding class have charged us to learn not to make that mistake ?" It kinda softens the " I'm so stupid feelin "

[Stu Bass]

kerosene drum

artstang: Cut a few apart before. If I got A little nervous for lack of water fill & flush I took a couple of shop vac hoses, taped together and taped them to the tailpipe of my tractor or pick-up and made in essence a purge of exhaust gas going inside the drum. Don't know if it was overkill but made me feel better & safer. Stu Bass