Moving on from pickle..

[Lindyloo]

On the topic of disposing of pickle etc., is there a problem with disposing of the contents of a barrel polisher as well?

[Charlotte]

I always tip mine down the loo (using a sieve to catch all the ball bearings;)) I think its just slightly rusty soapy water and shouldn't be a problem. Then I give everything a little rinse under the tap and I'm away again.

It turns brown so quickly doesn't it?!!

[Lindyloo]

Thanks Charlotte. I haven't actually used mine yet - it just arrived this week. Need to get some barreling whatsit first. Can't remember who it was, but they recommended against fairy liquid, which I was planning to use.

Think I prefer to tip the muck down my old laundry sink though. My new toilet is too nice!

[mizgeorge]

Mine just goes down the sink too. I don't think it's any worse than soapy water

[Charlotte]

Oooooooooh a laundry sink! I want one!:agree:

[Solunar Silver Studio]

From experience - I think it is best to tip it into a container (via a sieve), away from sink or toilet...'cos those little blighters don't half bounce!!...and they can cadge a ride in the thick foam in the tumbler...or even float with a bubble in clear water - so don't EVER forego the sieve!! A collection of steel balls in your u bend is not to be encouraged (I think it is grounds for divorce!!;))...nor are a few partying in the toilet bowl every time you visit!!:o When I am sure the water in the container is free from stray shot - then I pour it down the sink!

[bustagasket]

lmao we have enough problems with our drains without me throwing steel shot down it lol, i am soooooooooooooo looking forward to getting a tumbler :D

[julie]

lmao we have enough problems with our drains without me throwing steel shot down it lol, i am soooooooooooooo looking forward to getting a tumbler :D

no not steel shot down the drain they expensive to replace you wouldn't want to do that ..

[Charlotte]

Lol, I lost only one ball down the loo so far, and it just sat there for weeks... when it finally disappeared it left a little rust mark #-o

[Solunar Silver Studio]

...I won't ask what finally encouraged it over the other side!!....:">:-D

[Charlotte]

...lol, I couldn't possibly comment;):-"

[mizgeorge]

I work straight over the sink, but make sure to do it on the side that DOESN'T have the waste disposal unit. One piece of shot can (apparently) completely knacker the blades, and that would be v expensive (not to mention the bad language.....)

[Lindyloo]

I promise to put the plug in. :Y: