I acquired a section of blue water pipe(10”) , it actually measures 10 3/4” O. D. I plan on burying it to hide valuable that I can access when needed. I want to cap one end and the other will have the screw cap. Will a regular 10” cap fit, or do I need a special type? And then should I just look for a regular piece of white pvc pipe? I would love 12”-14”. Just don’t want to break the bank on screw cap.
Large PVC pipe stash tube.
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my problem with stash tubes is not the tube itself but where it is located, unless its on ones own land we have no control over it, could come back when we really need the stuff in it and find a house built on top of it.
I own the land. House is on piers. Great places to use a tube.
We did stashes like that out at my parents' place growing up. Never used PVC pipe, though I think it should work considering we bury it all the time to keep water IN. You'll have to be careful with the screw cap though; those aren't always waterproof.
I've used PVC pipe caches.
I keep it simple. I use a section of pipe, and two end caps cemented on. I put silicon dessicant in the tubes, and if I want to access tbe contents, I just cut off the top.
I use rust prevetative gun bags.
Also, get an auger-type post hole digger.
I keep it simple. I use a section of pipe, and two end caps cemented on. I put silicon dessicant in the tubes, and if I want to access tbe contents, I just cut off the top.
I use rust prevetative gun bags.
Also, get an auger-type post hole digger.
Use one threaded cap and seal threads with Teflon tape or a thread sealer (Rector seal 100). Will keep moisture out.
Another thing to consider with stash tubes is to tie strings to the items, and fasten them to the underside of the top lid.
This way, the pipe need not be completely excavated. Just open the top, and pull up on the strings to retrieve the items.
This way, the pipe need not be completely excavated. Just open the top, and pull up on the strings to retrieve the items.
One thing I think would be wise with any buried or hidden catche is have a will, and in it leave detailed directions on where your stuff is hidden. If you’re single with no family, then who cares, but if you have anyone you care about, leave them some instructions.
I agree.
instead of a threaded cap for the surface opening - flexible qwik caps are half the $$$ and are quik to remove with only a SS draw band fastener to loosen >>>> wouldn't use it with a horizontal run pipe bury - instead I use a glued "test cap" which are super cheap and are removed by simply breaking out the cap center .....
being in the frozen north and possibly needing the cache in the winter - I only bury vertical - surface cap only covered by pea gravel and a patio block ....
being in the frozen north and possibly needing the cache in the winter - I only bury vertical - surface cap only covered by pea gravel and a patio block ....
