Looking for a quality Ash Can/Bucket ?

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

Hi Everyone - I'm looking for an ash can or bucket, preferrably with a lid that can handle hot ash and coals. I purchased one from Amazon which was a piece of junk - the handle broke within a couple of months and almost started a fire. My other one that I use with the insert is about ready to fall apart - the bottom is completely buckled and it probably will give way on the next load. Anyone have suggestions on a quality container for removing hot ash/coals from the stove ? Appreciate it.

Why not leave hot coals where they belong, in the stove? Burn them down every once in a while with small splits of softwood like pine or tulip poplar. More heat in your house, less danger to you and your house. Then just remove the ash occasionally.

 

[feldbot]

I'm reading galvanized is not a good material because the zinc coating creates toxic fumes at hot temperatures. Any thought on where someone can get a non-galvanized steel bucket with a lid?

 

[begreen]

I'm reading galvanized is not a good material because the zinc coating creates toxic fumes at hot temperatures. Any thought on where someone can get a non-galvanized steel bucket with a lid?

It's not going to get hot enough to outgas. I have our ash collection in a small 10 gallon garbage can, set on top of bricks to keep it off of the porch wood.

 

[30WCF]

I've had this for 10 years with the PE, 8 with the 13. They've never let me down, but, I do NOT fill them with red hot coals.

https://www.plowhearth.com/en/Fireplace-&-Hearth/Fireplace-Screens/Fireplace-Tools-&-Accessories/Deluxe-Galvanized-Ash-Bucket-with-Handle,-Lid-and-Double-Layer-Bottom/p/11693

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I have the “copper” version of that. I’ve had it a few years and like that it’s insulated, AKA double walled when I set it in the hardwoods and scoop hot coals into it. It sits on my front porch inbetween cleanings. I scoop ashes into it 2-4 times between dumping it over the fruit tree roots.

FYI, it’s not cooper, but from a distance…

Deluxe Galvanized Steel Ash Bucket | Plow & Hearth

Constructed of 28 gauge galvanized sheet iron, this deluxe, double-bottomed ash bucket holds three gallons of warm ash safely and securely, with a tight-fitting, lightweight powder-coated iron/steel lid. A double-layer steel bottom offers additional protection for floors, and a handle with...

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