# Grease Suction Gun/Pan Survey **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [April 10, 2019, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253 "2019-04-10T06:27:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dawncosa\_150605](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dawncosa_150605/32/15598_2.png) [@dawncosa\_150605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dawncosa_150605)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/1 "2019-04-10T06:27:49Z")
Hi guys, I’m going to develop some grease suction guns and pans just like the pictures below. Does these stuff commonly used in the US? As well as the normal size and capacity of barrels? Thanks for the help here! ![grease](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/9/9f182c22c3337c4481d1408a7d653b6c1a8a1d2a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 6:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/2 "2019-04-10T06:40:11Z")
I am not sure what you are asking, or why the need for this item exists. I need more info! ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/3 "2019-04-10T06:53:12Z")
Looks like a “Grease Follower Plate” to me. ![Capture](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/1/1e8a8ed8847cb0433c8ec4f0196bafad9718f2aa.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![dawncosa\_150605](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dawncosa_150605/32/15598_2.png) [@dawncosa\_150605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dawncosa_150605)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/4 "2019-04-10T06:54:32Z")
Hi, I want to know the normal size of grease barrel in USA. Normal capacity people usually use. As well as the diameter of the barrel. Pan size design will according to the barrel size. Thanks for the help again! ![QQ%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%8720190410145250](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/8/84298b043846e9de3a604ef39f640336deda3582.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![dawncosa\_150605](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dawncosa_150605/32/15598_2.png) [@dawncosa\_150605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dawncosa_150605)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/5 "2019-04-10T06:56:37Z")
> [@It\_s\_Me](#): > > Looks like a “Grease Follower Plate” to me. Correct. Concept is like that. ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/6 "2019-04-10T07:17:04Z")
If I understand correctly, in US we typically have 55 gallon drums for oil coolant and grease in shop applications. Stolen from the internet " Standard drums have inside dimensions of **22.5 inches** ( **572 mm** ) diameter and **33.5 inches** ( **851 mm** ) height. These dimensions yield a volume of about 13,320 cubic inches (6.19 bushels) or 57.66 US gallons (48.0 imp gal; 218.3 L), but they are commonly filled to about 200 litres.Feb 20, 2017" ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/7 "2019-04-10T07:22:58Z")
> [@dawncosa\_150605](#): > > Hi, I want to know the normal size of grease barrel in USA. Normal capacity people usually use. Not sure what others use, I just use a lever action grease gun and disposable cartridges now, None of my cars have any grease fittings. ---
**Author:** ![dawncosa\_150605](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dawncosa_150605/32/15598_2.png) [@dawncosa\_150605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dawncosa_150605)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/8 "2019-04-10T08:14:02Z")
> [@dawncosa\_150605](#): > > barrels Thanks. That’s also helpful! And do you have any idea about the small size? Some people told me that pre-loaded 16 ounce tubes, or in five gallon pails is commom. That’s right? ---
**Author:** ![dawncosa\_150605](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dawncosa_150605/32/15598_2.png) [@dawncosa\_150605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dawncosa_150605)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/9 "2019-04-10T08:15:38Z")
> [@dawncosa\_150605](#): > > five gallon pails is commom Thanks for the help. Does five gallon pails is common in USA? ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/10 "2019-04-10T09:03:31Z")
Common sizes and inside diameter Barrels 55 Gallon = 22 1/2" 30 Gallon = 18 3/8" 16 Gallon = 14" Straight sided Pails/Buckets 7, 5, 3 Gallon = 10 7/8" ---
**Author:** ![dawncosa\_150605](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dawncosa_150605/32/15598_2.png) [@dawncosa\_150605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dawncosa_150605)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 9:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/12 "2019-04-10T09:19:06Z")
Thanks a lot! That’s helpful! ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-suction-gun-pan-survey/138253/13 "2019-04-10T11:54:42Z")
> [@It\_s\_Me](#): > > Not sure what others use, I just use a lever action grease gun and disposable cartridges now, None of my cars have any grease fittings. Same here…however my lawnmower and snow-blower have zerks. My 05 4runner had ONE zerk. It was on the driveshaft