fred815 Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 paint cans - been there done that etc. Any simple plans for ones out here?? I would like to step up my volume - but resonably if you know what I mean? Cause I'm not sure I know what I mean?? But the paint can things works well but slow the dam cans don't last!! I've got a propane burner laying around here. Kinda like a turkey fryer on steroids. It's designed for a big old moonshine still. MMMM ?????
dagabu Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 Stainless Steel kegs work well, there will be some for sale soon. -dag
Arthur Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 Get a 205 litre drum with a clamp on top, and an even bigger fire!
DanielC Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 The paint can method works ok for small batches, but if you have an old turkey fryer lying around you can use it. You will just have to use some small c clamps to secure the lid while cooking.
50AE Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 I've made a video of charcoal making by Ned. A small 60L into a 200L barrel. It's a very good method. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vdh0gs8P9k
Bonny Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Get one of large popcorn/Christmas tins - they're about 10" diameter and 12" tall. Although the won't last much longer than paint cans, they hold quite a bit more. I've made 4 or five batches with my current one, and I'm sure it will work for several more. I secure the lid with 3 screws, and it has about (4) 1/4" holes in the top. When it gets cooking it sounds like a jet engine - add larger or more holes to quiet it down.
warthog Posted November 6, 2011 Posted November 6, 2011 An old Stainless stock pot with a 1/4" hole drilled in the top, then using "C" clamps to hold the lid down works pretty well and is how I make mine most of the time. I found the pot at a garage sale. I also have an old cast iron dutch oven, also garage sale fare, that I drilled a 1/4" hole in the lid that works without the clamps because it is so heavy. I can make a lot of charcoal with these, at least all I need to use. It is an easy, cheap way to make the charcoal, if you need more, just hit the garage sales for another retort to toss on the fire.
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