Is it viable to use old creosote tubs

[GB2014]

Hello, has anyone used old creosote cans sucessfully for fermenting / dispensing? Do you think this is possible, and if so, are there any particular chemicals I should use to make sure they are completely clean on the inside? I'm not sure what the correct word is for a 2 gallon plastic container, neither tub nor can seems to quite fit. Thank you

 

[yeastinfection]

I suspect they are not food safe. And for what a fv costs i wouldnt.

 

[Leon103]

I think they are a big no no

 

[chub1]

:nono::nono::nono:
A really bad idea:twisted:

 

[MickDundee]

Sounds a terrible idea to me!

 

[MarkMayf]

Definite no no.

Creosote is very toxic, short and long term. Also, it will, if left in a plastic container long enough, soak into the plastic.

 

[Robin54]

Definite no no.

Creosote is very toxic, short and long term. Also, it will, if left in a plastic container long enough, soak into the plastic.

which is why it is banned, I believe

 

[chewie]

If you want 2 gallon FV's ask down your local chippy for the empty mayo/gravy/curry buckets they typically come in 10l sizes though they may have 25l. They have a decent sealable lid and will be food safe and free.

 

[Covrich]

I remember that stuff from when I was a kid, absolutley stank..

 

[Davemc]

It's not banned you can still by it but definitely do not use these containers for brewing in. The containers will not be food safe for a start and that is before you consider its been holding a toxic chemical for god knows how long.

 

[Robin54]

It's not banned you can still by it but definitely do not use these containers for brewing in. The containers will not be food safe for a start and that is before you consider its been holding a toxic chemical for god knows how long.

I stand corrected!

 

[Davemc]

Wasn't trying to prove a point, or be clever, its just that I own a hardware shop and sell it! Prety sure that when disposing of the containers at the council recycling site there is a special section for such items.

 

[MarkMayf]

I remember that stuff from when I was a kid, absolutley stank..

I work for a pharmaceutical manufacturer. Our site used to be a creosote works, dating back at least to the 30's. There have been that many releases over the years the site smeels really strongly of it on a hot day. There are 'seams' of it underground from historical releases.

 

[Robin54]

Wasn't trying to prove a point, or be clever, its just that I own a hardware shop and sell it! Prety sure that when disposing of the containers at the council recycling site there is a special section for such items.

Im usually wrong so no problem mate.
Got any Fork 'Andles??

 

[MyQul]

I remember that stuff from when I was a kid, absolutley stank..

I used to love the smell of creosote when the fence was getting painted when I was a kid

 

[MyQul]

. There are 'seams' of it underground from historical releases.

That'll be from the creosote mines :lol:

 

[Robin54]

I used to love the smell of creosote when the fence was getting painted when I was a kit

Me too MyQ...it must be our age

 

[MyQul]

Me too MyQ...it must be our age

I haven't smelt creasote for years but I still remember the smell

 

[MarkMayf]

That'll be from the creosote mines :lol:

They never had to replace timber props down there!

 

[Covrich]

I haven't smelt creasote for years but I still remember the smell

Me too, although I know its been proven wrong I too thought like @robin54 it was banned..

I haven't seen/ heard anyone use it since the 80s early 90s