Everything you need to know about barrels

A barrel is a very useful item that is found in almost every private house or country house. These things are made from different materials and can serve a wide variety of functions. In today's article, we'll cover all the most important things you need to know about barrels.

Before considering all the features and characteristics of different types of barrels, it is advisable to understand what they are. In the modern sense, a barrel is a capacious vessel having a cylindrical or other shape. A similar thing can be rolled from one place to another, as well as put on the end, without using additional supports for this.

A barrel is a reservoir for storing and transporting liquid and other substances. The products under consideration differ in many ways. They have different shapes, volumes, materials of manufacture.

Barrels are classified into many different types... The division of these tanks is carried out according to different criteria, namely: by purpose, material and color. People buy different types of barrels for different purposes.

First of all, all varieties of modern barrels are divided according to their immediate purpose. Many different options can be seen on sale today that can be used for different purposes.

• Canister barrel... A canister barrel is very convenient and useful. Most often, this design is made of plastic of different colors. This tank is equipped with a sealed lid. Particularly handy are the canister barrels with side handles. Thanks to them, it is more comfortable to move the tank from one place to another. The canister barrel can be used in the country or in the greenhouse.

• For drinks... There are also separate subspecies of barrels designed for milk or kvass. Usually these varieties are made from safe and practical food grade aluminum. Often these types of tanks are realized in the form of small trailers on wheels.

• Conical... Currently, you can find unusual cone-shaped barrels of various sizes on sale. Most often, these containers are used in food and technical industries, as well as in agriculture. They can be sold complete with a sturdy metal stand. Cone barrels are more expensive than standard cylindrical barrels.

• Decorative... If you want to add non-trivial and beautiful details to the interior of your home, you can purchase a special decorative barrel. Such containers are very popular today, they are ideal for different styles, for example, for the direction of the loft. The decorative barrel can serve as an interior cabinet, a stand for flowers, and also as a bar with an opening front door. Such a detail of the home interior will definitely not be ignored!

• For the fire. Many people buy barrels for their summer cottages, in which they can make fires. The campfire tank can be standard, or it can have various decorative elements in the form of cut patterns and ornaments. Usually these things are made of steel. Their cost varies: you can buy both the simplest and cheapest, as well as the more elegant and expensive model.

Modern types of barrels are made from various materials.The performance of the tank, as well as the level of its reliability, depend on this parameter. Consider what the current barrels are made of.

• Plastic... Plastic drums have many advantages. They are inexpensive and lightweight, making them easy to transport. Such containers are not subject to corrosion, are environmentally friendly, and are designed for a long service life. You can install such a tank in any space. A high-quality plastic barrel is not afraid of temperature changes, it is used for various purposes.

• Wood... There are also wooden types of barrels. Most often, such containers are used to store wine or beer in them. So, for wine, containers are usually used, collected from aspen, linden, oak, larch, cedar, pine. Natural materials give the drinks unique and multifaceted aromas.

• Cink Steel... One of the most popular are barrels made of galvanized steel. As a rule, these containers are sold in their original form, they are not painted. These are high strength options designed for a long service life.

• Stainless steel. Barrels made of such material can last longer than galvanized barrels. These are reliable options that do not corrode. Stainless steel barrels are resistant to all kinds of chemical compounds. They can store water - it will not deteriorate or acquire a metallic taste. But you need to take into account that stainless steel is an expensive material, and therefore containers from it are not cheap.

• Carbon steel. In terms of reliability, this material is ahead of both stainless steel and galvanized. However, carbon steel cannot boast of the same resistance to corrosion. To achieve a decrease in the negative effect of moisture on the metal is possible only by coating the barrels with special powder enamel or chrome. Despite such manipulations, red spots will still appear on the container after a while. This is why carbon steel tanks are not suitable for holding drinking water or watering garden beds.

Modern types of barrels, made from different materials, vary in color. Today, the most common containers are made in the following colors:

• black;
• blue;
• red;
• yellow;
• white.

Different types of barrels have different sizes, volumes and shapes. Let's consider what options a modern buyer can choose.

• Today, there are not only rounded, but also square barrels in the form of a cube, as well as conical varieties. Special flat containers are also sold, which are most often made of plastic.
• The volume of containers under consideration also varies. The buyer can choose both a very large and tall, and a more compact model. The weight of the container depends on its volume. For example, a two-hundred-liter steel barrel can weigh from 19 to 26 kg when empty, 250-liter models - from 15 to 23 kg, especially a large 300-liter container - from 29 to 32 kg.
• The parameters of the height and diameter depend on the volume of the vessel.... So, the height of a two-hundred-liter model is usually 80 cm, and the diameter is 55 cm.If we are talking about a specimen of 300 liters, then here the height can be 85 cm, and the diameter - 60 cm.
• More compact types of barrels are sold, the volume of which is 50 l, 100 l, from 5 to 10 l - there are a lot of options.

Consider which well-known manufacturers produce the best tanks of different types.

• «Version-Center ". A large manufacturer that produces high-quality models of barrels with different shapes and volumes. The assortment includes very good metal containers with removable lids. Buyers can find both cheaper and more expensive samples in the company's range.

• "Svarog"... A well-known manufacturer of quality joinery, based in the city of Berdsk. Svarog produces very good wood products. We are talking about furniture, doors, gift items and practical barrels.

• EcoProm... Another major Russian manufacturer of septic tanks and top quality barrels. In the assortment, buyers can find many products necessary for various summer cottage needs. EcoProm also offers water and fuel tanks, pumping systems, well components.

The barrel is a useful and functional item that can be purchased in a set with various components. The latter may be needed at any time. We are talking about such elements:

• sealed cover;
• special float valve;
• sealant;
• fitting;
• special package;
• clamp;
• tilter;
• heater.

Let's take a look at some useful tips for choosing the right barrel.

• First of all, you need to decide on the purpose of buying capacity. Its type, shape and material will depend on this. For example, a tank that will begin to rust is not suitable for storing and transporting water, so it is advisable to buy a model made of stainless steel or environmentally friendly plastic.
• It is necessary to choose a product with suitable dimensions and volume... It is advisable to buy such tanks, the volume of which will be sufficient for the user for the set purposes. For example, if a barrel is bought to place irrigation water in a spacious summer cottage, then it makes sense to take a large and spacious model, since there will be little use from a compact one.
• Any tank must be made of not only suitable but also safe material... The barrel should not emit a strong chemical smell; it should be environmentally friendly and completely harmless.
• A container purchased for any purpose and task, must not have a single damage or defect.

Consider how you can carefully open the container.

• You will need a grinder and a fixed flap disc for metal stripping.
• It is necessary to carefully unscrew the lid of the container.
• Now the grinder needs to walk along the edges of the upper part of the barrel.
• After that, on the outer area of ​​the container, closer to the top, you need to knock with a hammer.
• After such actions, the top can be easily removed if you pick it up by the hole left after the unscrewed cap.

From different types of vessels, you can make a huge number of different crafts and useful things. Let's look at some interesting examples.

• A metal barrel can make a gorgeous hearth, especially if you surround it with stones on the sides.
• From the tank you will get a good drain from the roof in the country, which you can make with your own hands.
• From a whole metal barrel, you can get a comfortable and roomy wood log.
• Many summer residents make a very good filter for a pond from a barrel with their own hands.
• The vessel can be used during work on the formation of a drainage pit.
• It is not uncommon for plastic containers that float well to be used to equip the pier.
• It is possible to make a chic and unusual sofa or chair from a neat and not too old / worn-out container.
• An excellent and practical solution is the manufacture of a washstand from a barrel.