Coal Bin and/or Hot Tub

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McGiever
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Coal Size/Type: PEA,NUT,STOVE /ANTHRACITE
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Post by McGiever » Tue. Oct. 30, 2018 10:21 pm

More than just a coal bin..Try that in your super-sack!
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Here is IBC used for a auger bin...
Coal Bin Designs

 
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Post by Lightning » Tue. Oct. 30, 2018 11:22 pm

Nice! Tell me the details on how you are heating it :)

 
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Post by Rob R. » Wed. Oct. 31, 2018 6:05 am

Ha!

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Post by Lightning » Wed. Oct. 31, 2018 7:32 am

Wrap it with some thick foam board and design a lid. You can keep it warm all winter. You could even add a small pool filter and pump to it :)

 
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Post by warminmn » Wed. Oct. 31, 2018 8:30 am

Those totes have so many uses that people never think of. I used one to heat water for my garden and always thought of diving in but I never did. Enjoy!

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