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Let the Record show that Gunner Asch on
or about Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:15:26 -0700 did write/type or cause to
appear in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:
On Wed, 7 Oct 2009 14:39:16 -0700 (PDT), Jim Wilkins
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On Oct 7, 4:31*pm, "SteveB" wrote:

To figure the surface area having only the perimeter as a known variable.

Steve


In general, you can't. If you kick in the side of a 5 gallon bucket,
how much does it hold? The rim length hasn't changed.

In this particular case, call the manufacturer or installer.

jsw



Or bail it out and count the gallons and then convert to square feet of
water


Fill a 55 gallon drum with water and seal it. Roll it into the
pool. Repeat until you can measure an increase in water level.
Estimate the volume of the barrels.


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