pvc pipe for long term "storage" - cache?

[rockriver]

I just came upon some 8 inch pvc pipes... gasketed on one end.. I got happy thinking I could cut this into shorter 4 or 5 foot sections and buy a cap and
cement caps to both ends then go bury some treasures...
hmm. maybe i'm going to go measure that pipe again... the cost and limited availability of end caps, so far, is discouraging.

so, i'm looking for advice on how to use this 8 inch pipe... looks very strong.
but, whatever size pipe of "box" you or an associate used...
what can you tell us about your or friends experience with an inground storage cache... i'm particularly interested in burying this pipe, or another size.
any suggestions or comments are welcome..

ahhh.... there have got to be some inexpensive caps out there somewhere!!

rr

[Lowdown3]

Quality 8" end caps will probably run $50. each or more. Don't do the screw in ones, so much more possibility of water entering in

[Lowdown3]

Keep in mind the value of what you'll be putting in there AND what it would be worth to you if you ever pull the cache and really need it. So in that regard, the cost of the end caps seems smaller. Place it HORIZONTAL instead of vertical. Yes, contrary advice to 99.9% of the keyboard commandos out there.... But very very few of them have ever pulled a cache....

Horizontal makes it easier to retrieve and easier to find. Finding a 4 FOOT long item is easier than finding an 8 INCH object. And when it's horizontal, you can often partially dig up and then cantilever with the shovel.

[rockriver]

horizontal!
the auger would have been just right for vertical.
thanks.
I need to go price 6" pipe and fittings.
!! maybe i'll bring the pipe to campout and trade it off!! if the caps are 50 bucks, this pipe must be gold!
IF I really had any i'd just use it for drain pipes!
btw,,, just teasing yall on this question... no pipe here!!
just opening a discussion! lol
just a "what if" !

[Benn Gleck]

I used 4 inch but that only works for smaller sized items.

8 inch is great for larger items but as you've found out it can be hard to find and when found is pricey.

When burying use landmarks that aren't likely to disappear also a compass and long tape measure can be useful.

[Templar]

Cut the pipe into foot-long sections and use them for planters. Good way to make up a spice section, minimize weeds and water usage. I did this with cinder blocks, works pretty well..

Regards,
Templar