The 6 Best open head Poly drums (2023 reviews)

The eagle salvage drum's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. This drum is of excellent quality, superior construction and materials. It seals very tight, is easy to open or close. The clasp and lid seal very well, and are easy to use. It works great and captures almost everything, which helps keep the dust collector bags clean.

This is one heavy-duty drum with thick walls which do not deform under pressure. It's sturdy, it has a lid and a ring to lock the lid in place if you're going to be hauling toxic waste or something crazy. The lid and clamp ring are also heavy duty.

Why We Like This:

High quality, durable, lid drilled with ease, and super air tight
Works great as a dust collector barrel
Fitting lid for seal, and a very sturdy locking ring
Great for dust collector because it's translucent

Best with locking Lid: Eagle removable Top

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Best part: eagle removable top costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. It is constructed of blue blow-molded high-density polyethylene (hdpe) with uv inhibitors, is durable and lightweight, weather and chemical resistant white bung lid with metal lever-lock band closure un/dot rated for solids made in the usa. It is good for keeping the skeeters from laying eggs in the rain water. There is a steel snap ring that holds the removable top in place. The metal fastener that secures the lid is easy to open.

The plastic is very durable so it will hold water at max capacity without any issue/leakage. The top is secured with a clamp that is removable by hand. The lid lock tight, and hand pumps fit perfectly.

Why We Like This:

Good barrel can save water from rain
More back ups from gutters in heavy rains
Will work well for a fermentation vessel
Well built, used for making a connected three tank dry well

Best For any long term food storage: Eagle high quality Top

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The eagle high quality top should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It's a high quality barrel with a tight sealing lid and clamp. It is ideal for a mashtun capable of getting good grainbed for a 5 or 10 gallon batch. The lid snaps on securely and the walls of the drum are strong. It works great and holds a lot of dust. The narrow and tall shape works well in small spaces.

The lid seals very well, there is no smell whatsoever. It is perfectly sized, and very sturdy. The lid is ideal for a mashtun capable of getting good grainbed for a 5 or 10 gallon batch.

Why We Like This:

Nice sturdy well made un/dot compliant container
Amazing for liquids and fermentation although the gasket isn't "airtight
High quality container with tight seal

Best For saltwater tank water changes: Eagle gal Drum

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Compared with other products by Eagle, the eagle gal drum has a convenient design. It is perfect for saltwater tank water changes. It comes with a plastic lid and can be used to store, transport, and dispose of small, intact containers of hazardous materials and help contain spills. The drum is not too large, is fairly lightweight and is very sturdy. It is slightly convex and made of 1/8" thick plastic. There is a metal ring that keeps the lid tithe and sealed.

The locking lid is air tight and very easy to open and close. It's thick, chemical resistant, and the top seals air tight.

Why We Like This:

Strong, sturdy, easy to remove lid
Works perfect as a water reservoir
Very solid, comes with lid and sealing lever
Rugged, seals water tight with clamp, lid has seal

Best with removable Lid: Eagle Lab pack Drum

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The eagle lab pack drum should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. Closed-head drums have a fixed top, can store hazardous liquids, and have bung holes for filling and pouring. It is the packaging code for a plastic open-head drum. It is made of yellow hdpe (high-density polyethylene), which weighs less than steel, is resistant to dents, punctures, and certain chemicals, and may be incinerated.

It measures approximately 26-1/2" high, 15" in diameter at top, and 12-3/4" in diameter at bottom. It is blow-molded for wall strength and thinness. It is suitable for holding containers with a capacity of 5 gallons or less. It is used to store and transport smaller containers that hold hazardous materials and that are damaged or leaking.

Why We Like This:

Comes with plastic lid and plastic lever-lock ring to secure lid to drum
Two or more empty drums can nest for storage
Nice shape and plastic is rigid enough to handle it

Best For Sturdiness: open head Poly Drum

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The open head poly drum's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. The Gallon Lab Pack Plastic Drum is constructed of yellow blow-molded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with uv inhibitors, is durable and lightweight, weather and chemical resistant, and has a plastic lever-lock band closure. This lid has a new and improved lid with ribs to outperform the existing lid in DOT testing. It measures approximately 21" high and 21" in diameter. Drums are available in various capacities with options for color, lid type, and closure type and can be ordered in single or pallet quantities. This bucket is super durable.

Why We Like This:

Light and no leaks hold good pressure
Very robust build, a super tight lid, and isn't compromised by sodium hydroxide
Delivers what they promise

The 6 Best open head Poly drums (2023 reviews)

Our Top Picks:

Best Overall: Eagle Salvage Drum

Best with locking Lid: Eagle removable Top

Best For any long term food storage: Eagle high quality Top

Best For saltwater tank water changes: Eagle gal Drum

Best with removable Lid: Eagle Lab pack Drum

Best For Sturdiness: open head Poly Drum

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