I have about 125 qts of GC laying around. How do you guys store your oil? Is there a container say at Wallyworld I can buy to put them in? I am looking for portability. Thanks
What to store my oil in?
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Keep them in their bottles and just get boxes at the grocery/liquor store of suitable size to put them in. Much less chance of contamination.
Less contaimination is right, as I have read that it's not a good idea to shake the bottle before pouring it in because it's not uncommon to find a small amount of sediment in the bottom. It was noted that the contaiminents most likely came from handling and shipment of the empty containers as they are left open, and prior to their being filled, compressed air is used to "clean" them (static charge anyone). A few here have mentioned not going for every last drop out of the containers.
Boxes are a good idea - smaller ones since you're dealing with a liquid, things tend to get heavy quickly. I'm not sure how "portible" you need. At the hardware store you might find a wheel-about tote box, or you could resort to the ol shelving unit for all your care care needs. Stack everything nice and neat.
125 Qts! Heck you could mask a wall with all those bottles! Get'n ready for an elf's party are we, wanting to make him/her/they feel right at home?!?! What are you planing on serving the guests???
I understand.
Boxes are a good idea - smaller ones since you're dealing with a liquid, things tend to get heavy quickly. I'm not sure how "portible" you need. At the hardware store you might find a wheel-about tote box, or you could resort to the ol shelving unit for all your care care needs. Stack everything nice and neat.
125 Qts! Heck you could mask a wall with all those bottles! Get'n ready for an elf's party are we, wanting to make him/her/they feel right at home?!?! What are you planing on serving the guests???
I understand.
Portability? I'd guess he is figuring if the wife throws him out of the house over his oil obsession, he wants to be able to quickly grab the oil to take with him. The thought of an angry wife pouring your stash, bottle by bottle, down the drain is frightening.
I'd go back to the store and ask for some empty boxes.
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125 bottles of oil on the wall, 125 bottles of oil,
If one of those bottles should happen to fall, 124 bottles of oil on the wall......
no, no, I just don't want to store the oil in the garage. I was thinking of storing it inside the house, maybe in a closet, if I can find the right type of containers. I was considering the plastic containers they sell at walmart or target, but maybe discarded oil boxes would be easiest.quote:
Originally posted by TallPaul:
Portability? I'd guess he is figuring if the wife throws him out of the house over his oil obsession, he wants to be able to quickly grab the oil to take with him. The thought of an angry wife pouring your stash, bottle by bottle, down the drain is frightening.
Sorry, joke on the wife thing, but you are wise to get it out of the garage. Letting the oil sit in the garage in summer heat or winter cold is not good for shelf life. Properly stored, I am told, most oil has an indefinite shelf life. I keep mine on shelves in the cellar where it ranges from 40 to 70 F. Nice thing about the cellar is wife doesn't use it, so I have the oil on full display.
The man needs a climate controlled oil cellar, like the ones used to store wine.
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