Joel Govostes wrote.
>You mentioned the spackling/dry wall compound buckets.  I would wonder if
>the material is food-approved, or if the compounds might contaminate the
>honey, even if the buckets were scoured clean.  I wonder if you could even
>get them clean.
>
>Any BEE-Liners have information to offer on this?  Could this be a good
>source for bulk containers?  Many years ago I got 5-gal pickle buckets from
>a caterer.  I used them, and certainly they were safe, but could never get
>the dill-pickle smell out!
 
I found an excellent source of plastic pails by visiting our local beer and
wine brew house. The wine making grape juices come in 5 gallon pails,
complete with lids. Ours do have fancy patterns on the side, and green lids,
but at least they are food grade, and FREE. Our local guy puts them out and
we help ourselves!! Lucky eh?
 
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