On Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:38:05 -0700, Winston
wrote:
In this case, a barrel pump or 'vacuuum-start siphon' are both
inexpensive, effective ways to safely handle liquids in these
large drums.

That's my story and I'm stick'n to it.

Even simpler is to put a tap in the small bung, tip the drum on its
side on some blocks to raise it above ground level so a bucket will
fit under the tap. You may have to crack the large bung to allow air
into the drum. Did it all the time at work.

Alan