True. But the added weight of the water x 4 drums on a newly constructed
subfloor may be too much along with the load I wish them to carry.
Jack



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"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
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Full drum holds more? (Water isn't compressable like air).

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"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"Wayner" wrote in message
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Need information on how much weight can a common 55 gallon _oil_ drum
(with top and bottom lids still welded on) support without collapsing.
Anyone know where I can get that info?
Thanks. Jack

From experience, they can hold 2000 pounds OK. If you are planning a lot
more, check with the manufacturer if it is more weight or a life type
situation. they may or may not give you that information. Drums are
meant
to hold a product so they probably would not want to get into potential
liability for another use or a secondary use.