Jeffrey Abrams 14 Report post Posted March 10, 2006 I am trying to come up with a working solution for traving with chemicals. I now have a 18 foot open travel in which I want to carry chem. for all different cleaning jobs. Space is limited. Trying to figure storage between 5 gallon pails, 55 gallons drums, etc. ? Any suggestion on how to safely travel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian 155 Report post Posted March 10, 2006 Tie downs and tight lids. Maybe even build a cabinet for them to travel inside of and just lift the lid when you need access. I have seen rectangular tool boxes that mount on the tongue of the trailer so no space is lost on the inside of the trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCPC 26 Report post Posted March 10, 2006 I guess it all depends on what your needs are. I've rearranged my chems and storage many times over the past couple of years as I find reasons to do so. I personally like 5g buckets for most of the chems I don't use as much of or as often, such as oxalic, degreasers, strippers and gutter cleaners. I keep my full strength chlorine in a 30g drum which I use for my house wash and pump up sprayer and a few other things, and I use a 100g tank to mix my roof cleaning chlorine solution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Orr 206 Report post Posted March 10, 2006 15 gal drums are nice. Not too heavy to lift - as long as you've had your Wheaties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain View 14 Report post Posted March 10, 2006 5 Gal pails are easy to find, where do you get 10 -15 drums at a decent price? I may start with these rather that larger tanks to begin with until the income stream from the business allows for better stuff. BTW, I incorporated nine days ago, within six days I was getting junk mail addressed to the business. Gotta love it! :banana: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ParadiseProWash 14 Report post Posted March 10, 2006 Just a word of caution before you go loading up alot of 55 gallon drums on your trailer. You need to check with your state and local officals you are only allowed so much weight on chemical before you have to put placecards on your trailer and have a CDL with hazmat endorsement. I think its 1000 pounds of chemicals and at 8 pounds a gallon on water that is only 125 gallons or just over two 55 gallon drums. Just a thought. Oh ya and dont forget to have your MSDS book with you at all times.:lgwave: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry M 73 Report post Posted March 10, 2006 Oh ya and dont forget to have your MSDS book with you at all times.:lgwave: Where can you get a book of MSDS of all the chems? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R L S 14 Report post Posted March 10, 2006 When you buy the chems they should come with a MSDS sheet, if not call the supplier and get one. Make a folder and Label MSDS SHEETS and put all of the sheets in there. Now you have a MSDS Book so that when asked by DOT or whoever you are all ready to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted March 10, 2006 Barry, Where can you get a book of MSDS of all the chems? Call your mfr and get them to fax an msds to you and just keep them in a binder that is largely labeled Right to Know M.S.D.S. Plus, here is a link to an m.s.d.s. database you may find some of your products on. http://www.ehs.cornell.edu/lrs/internetMSDS.htm Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
