Is it viable to use old creosote tubs

[MyQul]

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

Yeah, I thought it had been banned too

 

[terrym]

I am stunned that anyone could even think about using vessels that have held creosote for home brew use. Is this a wind up?
Without a doubt creosote is toxic. And it stinks, and that stink lingers for years. And it contaminates plastic. I know, I used to work for a coal tar processing company years ago, and have used creosote for many years for treating wood up until recent years
Creosote is, as far as I am aware, banned in the UK (and presumably the rest of the EU) for 'domestic' use but (again as far as I am aware) it can be used in certain circumstances for industrial use e.g treating wooden railway sleepers. What you get in the hardware shop is 'Creocote' which is naptha (petroleum) based and has an odorant added to make it smell like creosote, and which someone has deemed to be safe for the average diyer to handle with proper gloves, and eye protection.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I am stunned that anyone could even think about using vessels that have held creosote for home brew use. Is this a wind up?

That was my initial thought when read the thread, if it was he struck gold. :lol:


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[Robin54]

Notice: In July 2003, it became an offence for the general public to purchase and apply Coal Tar Creosote. However, the product is still available for sale to trades-people. This means the traditional user such as the agricultural community, builders, etc. are still able to purchase Coal Tar Creosote, providing they do not resell to the general householder.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that only genuine trade’s people/professional users ....

 

[TheRedDarren]

Can't see a problem myself.

Can you blend it with cyanide?

 

[Soton]

I can't believe I never thought of this myself, I really can't see a downside to it :thumb:

 

[Chippy_Tea]

You could use a liner, then again after reading this maybe not - http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=582038


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[IainM]

OK, I'm glad this issue is settled. On another note, do you think it would be a good idea to rinse my eyes and genitals with VWP?

 

[Robin54]

Can't see a problem myself.

Can you blend it with cyanide?

You can, but its better with ice and a slice:mrgreen:

 

[TheRedDarren]

You can, but its better with ice and a slice:mrgreen:

Are you speaking form experience?

 

[TheRedDarren]

OK, I'm glad this issue is settled. On another note, do you think it would be a good idea to rinse my eyes and genitals with VWP?

Thats probably safer than that Tea Tree Shower gel.

 

[Robin54]

Are you speaking form experience?

Apparently Im well preserved for my age!!

 

[Demig]

Thats probably safer than that Tea Tree Shower gel.

Just spat my tea out! So true that stuff is lethal

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[GB2014]

Thanks for the sensible answers gentleman. Yes this was a serious question. I have a big selection of old creosote and creocote cans going back a long way and obviously factories and lumber mills or such places must have a way of removing creosote effectively. Also with my equipment doing 5 gallons of cider at once is a bit much but 1 gallon isn't much, a 2 or 2.5 gallon container would be more convenient. But looks like I shan't be using my old creo cans for that.

 

[MarkMayf]

Have a look at these. Dirt cheap, just over 2 gallon. And, importantly, safe.

http://buybuckets.co.uk/product/10-litre-homebrew-buckets-2/