Posted 9 years ago
Jangordon86
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Looking for any information I can find on this item I do not know how old it is, I can't find another like it online at all, measures 35" high and 23"across
Spartan oil barrel | ||
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Hey Jangordan86,
Look on the bottom of your drum - there may be drum manufacturer info on the bottom - if not then the following info was likely on the top that you do not have. On the bottom you might find raised lettering that looks like codes. In the US, the Interstate Commerce Commission required an ICC code (e.g. ICC-5B or ICC-17X) as well as a trinomial code Gauge-Volume Capacity-Year (e.g. 18-55-42) on all tight-head metal drums containing hazardous materials like fuel. ICC regulatory functions were replaced by the Department of Transportation (DOT) beginning in 1969, so drums/barrels made after 1969 have a DOT code as well as the trinomial code on all metal drums. If you have a trinomial code like “18-55-67” that would the drum as an 18 gauge steel, 55 gallon capacity and manufactured in 1967. The ICC also required a drum manufacturer name (e.g. Rheem, Myers), or initials (e.g. W&B, PMC Co.), or logo (USS, Boyco), so you might see a name/initials as well. All this info relates to the actual drum nanufacturer from which Spartan purchased their drums with their trademark logo painted on the outside of the drum.