Coal Bunker

byte · 10-08-2006 09:53PM #1

Just wondering if anyone knows where I can buy coal bunkers? They're sort of plastic, with the access hole at the bottom.

I was at a market last weekend and a guy was selling second hand bunkers for €60 though they were massive. He reckoned that his price was very good, though I can't find any source for new ones to see what price they are new.

I'd only need a small one to hold maybe 4 25kg bags maximum.

Avns1s · 10-08-2006 10:00PM

In my region, most of the agri suppliers / Co-ops sell coal and would also stock the bunkers in the size you're looking for. Presume it's the same in the NW.

byte · 10-08-2006 10:55PM

Ah, cheers for that. Never thought actually, a coal yard itself may sell them.

starman100 · 10-08-2006 10:57PM

I guess you're looking for something like Titan Environmental make:

http://www.environmental-containers.com/environmental/titan_environmental/products/bunkers/bunker-solid.asp

I've seen these or similar in most builder's providers, fairly robust (whatever about looks)

Ben G · 11-08-2006 04:40PM

You can get 3, 6 and 12 bag bunkers in Tinneys in Letterkenny and I think Charles Kellys sells them as well. I priced them a while back, can't remember now but €60 seems fairly reasonable. I think they're a bit more expensive to buy new, someone told me at the time that second hand ones are in the dealer fairly regularly as well.

byte · 11-08-2006 08:00PM

Thanks Ben G. And yes, Starman100, that's the things I'm on about.

I rang some coal yard on Port Road who also had them. Charging €100 for the 3 bag, €160 for the 6-bag, and I think she said €175 for the 12-bag.

I still may buy a new 3-bag one, as the second hand ones are quite large, and it'll never be filled to capacity making it hard trying to scoop the coal in what would be a near empty bunker!

Thanks again folks.

Coal Bunker

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