bodaduk Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I might be over thinking this. Apologies, I'm very new to all this.I've just about got my garage ready for my first kit arriving next week and was loading (playing with) the grease gun when I realised I didn't have a bin and then wondered if I need a special bin for oily rags given the fire hazard etc.Not sure how overstated the risk of combustion is by H&S sites etc or how much I will actually have during build and then maintenance.Is a simple small metal bin enough, does it need to have a sealable metal lid?I've seen (unreasonably expensive) bins for oily rags and they have a sticker on the front saying to empty nightly, which raises questions about what makes them special and where do I empty it to / otherwise dispose of it? ( given I've only got the standard plastic residential council bins ) Also emptying into another bin, does that not just move the problem rather than mitigate the risk?Appreciate any guidance on this,Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Overthinking! Anything you use in building or maintenance will not spontaneously combust. Note that you're in Kilmarnock, I'm only 20 minutes away if you need any help or chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Overthinking! Anything you use in building or maintenance will not spontaneously combust. Note that you're in Kilmarnock, I'm only 20 minutes away if you need any help or chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Don't know why that repeated, only posted once!Avoid naked flames but that is even more relevant if you have petrol about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodaduk Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Thanks David, appreciate the quick reply and offer of help. I do tend to overthink things at the best of time and will try not to abuse your offer of help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted July 6, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted July 6, 2021 Oily rags present no problem, but I find an old metal kitchen pedal bin ideal for garage use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Motor oil's not an issue but many woodstains, teak oil etc, can be. I know that's more likely to be used on a Morgan (sorry Derek!) than a 7 but perhaps worth mentioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark w Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Useful to start the BBQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 In the old days before recycling was trendy my father used to paint the fence panels with old engine oil, I'm sure a lot of people still do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry M Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 #8Derek will be pleased !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Collier Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 #9 old engine oil and creosote. Half and half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olgawld Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 My ol Grandad used to spray used engine oil all underneath his car. "If it's oily boy then it not be rusty" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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