Old heating oil tank

[Philip R]

A few years ago a whilst working in a friends garage, a 60 litre drum ( Minature 205 litre steel drum) previously used for petrol was cut in half (not me)for use as a barbecue brazier using an angle grinder. The individual was warned off but did not heed the warnings of what might follow!!

Needless to say, I witnessed the combustion of the vapours within following by a small explosion. The flame lead to a slight readening of the individuals forhead( some blushing, mostly burned).. Luckily not serious injury incurred.

The cutting operation was completed safely and the item used as a barbecue successfully,  ( no pork flavours induced)

Philip R   

[Tombo]

Kerosene or diesel tanks are safe enough to open with an angle grinder. Kerosene is more volatile than diesel but both need a wick to burn at temperatures below 40oC.  I have heard of several people dieing as a result of trying to open empty paint thinners drums with angle grinders or cutting torches. Not a good idea.