JacquiO Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I got a 25lb pail of lye flakes from the chemistry store and I'm having a heck of a time trying to open the darn thing! Is there a trick to getting these pails open? Is there a tool I can get to ease the job? I saved all my Roebic 2lb containers and was hoping to transfer the whole lot but so far I can only get it out through the pour spout which in itself is a big PITA. TIA, Jacqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) You can get a pail opener tool from home depot. It costs around $7.I think I found it around the paint area. Edited September 1, 2009 by Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Pail opener. Okay. I'll head to Home Depot this weekend. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcrafter Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Or stick your knee dead center of the lid and then it's easier to pry open the lid by hand. That's how I do it with my 5 gallon buckets because I lost my opener!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper_sd Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Just be sure to put your dust mask or respirator on before you open the bucket!!!! Voice of experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Now that the humidity has pulled back I think I'm going to make the transfers on my back porch. But I'll still keep the dust mask handy. Thanks for the advice everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 there are probably little depressions every 5-6" around the lid of the bucket. slit down through them with a carpet knife (or whatever - I use the carpet knife and give it a tap with a rubber mallet), then you can pry the lid off.don't wear fleece when you work with lye (ok, it's summer so you won't - but still) as it'll suck the lye beads up your sleeves... itch... ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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