Conventional Fixtures - PAR64 Lamp storage

[Sean]

Hello all...

Very specific question for those dealing with larger volumes of PAR-64 lamps:

How many will actually fit in a 44-gallon Rubbermaid trash can?

Derek: Could you check to see if the ones you use are 44 or 55 gallon cans? If you're not sure (as I think the volume in notated on the bottom), could you give me the measurements of the cans you've used?

Thanks all...

--Sean

[derekleffew]

The 44 gallon variety.

Rubbermaid® 44 Gallon Brute® and Accessories - US Plastic Corporation.

Unfortunately, I can't give you an exact count, as the shop has phased out every PARcan in favor of the S4-PAR. But 44 gallons≈10,000 in^3; divided by volume of a PAR64 lamp ~(4π^2*4); ≈ 63. Subtracting for wasted space, I still think they held around fifty lamps.

As I've said, the only think I disliked about this storage system was preventing people from throwing waste on top of the lamps. Perhaps the lid, as well as buying non-standard colors, would help this problem.

[BillESC]

You can fit a lot more if you break the lamps first...

[Sean]

Originally Posted by BillESC

You can fit a lot more if you break the lamps first...

Thanks Bill....very helpful. *rolling eyes*

I suppose that would make the choice of rolling trash can even more appropriate.

--Sean

[lieperjp]

Originally Posted by derekleffew

As I've said, the only think I disliked about this storage system was preventing people from throwing waste on top of the lamps. Perhaps the lid, as well as buying non-standard colors, would help this problem.

Or purchase a matching lid:

Rubbermaid Part Number: RUB264560BLA (List Price 24.60, available (usually cheaper) at your local office supply store!)

Chain to container to prevent it from walking away. Write in big letters: NOT TRASH!

[n1ist]

I have seen people using trash barrels for many non-trash things including cable storage and even for potable water used to fill drinking cups at a running-race water station. In every instance, despite covers and signs, people always threw trash in there. Maybe a locking cover of some sort will help.

[avkid]

Originally Posted by n1ist

Maybe a locking cover of some sort will help.

You can drill holes through the handle area and use padlocks with a long shackle or bolts to keep it shut.

[beachcombah15]

Spray painting it Red is always an option. I would take time time to read that!

[Sean]

Originally Posted by beachcombah15

Spray painting it Red is always an option. I would take time time to read that!

Or just buy a red one.

--Sean

[avkid]

Originally Posted by Sean

Or just buy a red one.

--Sean

Nobody is going to mess with a biohazard trash bin.