Is This Normal?

[smokeasaurus]

I have been looking at these:
http://www.osh.com/eng/product/behrens_10_gallon_galvanized_steel_locking_lid_can/6928634

and also thinking about these:
http://www.osh.com/eng/product/behrens_20_gallon_galvanized_steel_utility_trash_can/6928600

We were loading up the Kingsford last night and there were too many black widows nestled in the bags for my likings......

[teesquare]

Hornzbee and myself went in on an order of these:

http://www.uline.com/BL_8173/Screw-Top-Pails

The lid is gasketed, and you need not turn too tight to get an air tight seal. The red lever on top is to release the lid for opening. The 6.5 gal. size will almost hold a 40 lb. bag of pellets. You can get smaller buckets if you you want a lighter load to carry.

Where I live it is important to keep things as dry as I can.

[Keymaster]

Those are the same buckets we get our chlorine in at work. There good buckets

[CDN Smoker]

I really like those pail types

[smoker pete]

I am going out on a limb here..and this is purely conjecture....

I think the holes are there for packaging reasons. I can imagine that if they did not have some way to vent - when the bags are being stacked - some may "blow a seam" if there is no way for them to "exhale" when another bag is dropped on them.

Thanks, I can buy that.

I agree that the bags should not have holes in them ... but then what do I know !?  I store mine in sealed containers. You might want to look at the ones designed for charcoal storage.  Of course, 5 gallon buckets work great too.

I had some 5 gallon pails but they don't take a 40lb bag. Will the Kingford Kaddy take a 40lb bag?

Yes they do hold 40 lbs ... 

[teesquare]

The only complaint I have about the Kingsford caddy ( And - I *DO* like the design...) is that the lids can crack from continued removal and replacement when filling them. This usually happens at a corner of the lid, from the flexing/stretching action required of the lid to "seat" the lid on the bucket.

Now - in all fairness tot eh product, I have been called the "un-offical stress tester" for Verizon by my sales rep of 14 years. So - I am saying - if a product survives me - you can proudly tell folks it is "T tested and approved" - i.e. - gorilla proof

[chris becker]

Ok let me get this all straightened out...  1) our Perfect Mix is almost always put in CLEAR bags... except when some bone head forgets... (the bonehead is me) to keep clear bag stock in the place! So our Canadian distributors first order was all white bags. Also some other regulars customers in the states. SORRY for the confusion!! And the Canadian distributor hasn't gotten any 100% Hickory yet because they wanted to see how well the first order would go. So CDN Smoker, keep on them to get our 100% Hickory! As far as the small holes down the side of the bag... Teesquare is correct! They do need to breath a bit. Our clear bags also have some breathing built in. It isn't an issue and never has been.
Thanks for posting the question!! That is why we are here!!!!

[Pappymn]

I like a happy ending

[muebe]

Whew! Now I can get some rest

[CDN Smoker]

Thanks Chris for getting back to us.

I actually throught we were doing a very good job of having a civil conversation about your product.

Just side note, from ordering these pellets I found out my neighbour down the street is a smoker and his Dad smokes pretty much everyday. Finally someone to talk to in person.

[RAD]

Those are the same buckets we get our chlorine in at work. There good buckets

Do you do anything special to clean them before using?