metal barrel

I have a clean metal barrel that was used for compost at one time and has a motor on it to turn when needed. it has a untreated 2x4 inside acting as a baffle. will this be ok to mix super soil in? I don't want to get some kind of reaction and ruin my soil or cause problems later on down the road. Thanks

if its clean there should be no reason why you cant. i wouldnt let the soil sit in it afterwards though. even though it probabally wont cause any problems better safe than sorry.

Im assuming you are talking about a 55gal oil barrel/drum right?

alternativly you can just go get a plastic 55 gal drum and move the motor and 2x4 over to the other barrel.

Mixing in there should be no problem. But if it were me I would not cook it in there. If I am not mistaken acid does have a way of leaching metal.

SupraSPL said:

Mixing in there should be no problem. But if it were me I would not cook it in there. If I am not mistaken acid does have a way of leaching metal.

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thanks...that's what I was thinking the acid might eat into the barrel

Unless its stainless steel I wouldnt cook soil in it.

All metals are harmful to microbial life, especially copper. I personally cook my soil in large, sturdy plastic totes. Be sure to drill some holes for proper air flow and be prepared to water weekly to maintain a good moisture level for your microbeasts . Watering with EM-1 mother culture or activated EM-1 will help to speed things up a metric fuck ton