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TechGuy | 11-03-2009 10:56 AM
Fuel storage tank 2 Attachment(s) I have a bead on getting this tank for FREE. Thinking about cleaning it up and using as a diesel tank. Anyone have any experience with these types of tanks? I am thinking if cleaned up properly, and add a DC pump to it, that it would make a decent tanks. Thoughts?

Professur | 11-03-2009 11:43 AM
Re: Fuel storage tank Depends highly on what 'solvent' refers to.

TechGuy | 11-03-2009 12:37 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank Quote:
Originally Posted by Professur (Post 2005186) Depends highly on what 'solvent' refers to.
In this case it refers to bare metal. It was used to hold parts cleaner at one point, but is COMPLETELY dry.

ghostofagreatman | 11-03-2009 01:13 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank I have 3 of them they do just fine 220 gal each I think.

ghostofagreatman | 11-03-2009 01:15 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank P.S. get a locking cap for it dont wont no zombies gettin your fuel.:36_1_30:

TechGuy | 11-03-2009 01:58 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank Picked up the tank at lunch. New project! (to add to the list)

Victor | 11-03-2009 02:16 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank Rust prevention products for things like this tank: http://www.por15.com/

TechGuy | 11-03-2009 02:28 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank Quote:
Originally Posted by Victor (Post 2005564) Rust prevention products for things like this tank: http://www.por15.com/
I have used Por15 on cars lots in the past. The stuff is great.

Professur | 11-03-2009 02:38 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank Have you worked out it's weight when full? Railway sleepers usually work well enough, but I'm happier with poured footings for hazardous stuff.

Professur | 11-03-2009 02:46 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank The real question is ... does anyone know how to remove the dye from heating oil? I've heard filtering it through cat litter, but somehow I don't see that working with 220g of No.2

TechGuy | 11-03-2009 02:47 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank Quote:
Originally Posted by Professur (Post 2005606) Have you worked out it's weight when full? Railway sleepers usually work well enough, but I'm happier with poured footings for hazardous stuff.
I am really thinking a poured foundation with a 2 ft high 3inch cinder block wall would be the best approach. It will store diesel, so not exactly hazardous, but would be a huge mess if it leaked.

Professur | 11-03-2009 02:58 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank Not to mention the associated clean up cost.

TechGuy | 11-03-2009 03:05 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank Quote:
Originally Posted by Professur (Post 2005633) The real question is ... does anyone know how to remove the dye from heating oil? I've heard filtering it through cat litter, but somehow I don't see that working with 220g of No.2
Add blue dye?

Tn...Andy | 11-03-2009 03:45 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank Standard 275 gallon oil tank. Good choice for diesel. Put it up on pipe stand in a shed, and gravity feed.

Jimfrancisco | 11-03-2009 04:19 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank Quote:
Originally Posted by TechGuy (Post 2005639) I am really thinking a poured foundation with a 2 ft high 3inch cinder block wall would be the best approach. It will store diesel, so not exactly hazardous, but would be a huge mess if it leaked.
Yeah, You want a bund equal to or more than the capacity of the tank - not sure if that is code in your area but it stops it killing off the ground for years to come. IF it should leak, get shot, etc. Plus, you get to keep your diesel. Fix the tank and pump it right back in.

Jimfrancisco | 11-03-2009 04:23 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank Quote:
Originally Posted by TechGuy (Post 2005682) Add blue dye?
You can remove the dye but it's a long, complicated process - and still leaves in the chemical markers that they use to detect it from your exhaust. And if done wrongly (very sensitive), you end up with a tank full of acidic fuel that will ruin your diesel pump in no time. Very common in Northern Ireland, so are replacement diesel pumps.

TTAZZMAN | 11-03-2009 04:39 PM
Re: Fuel storage tank as TNANDY said put it on a stand and gravity it tank should work great be sure and use a good filter and water seperator on the outhose filtering out dye??? LOL....if it was easy we would all do it......much easier to use a pony fuel tank on your vehicle with a electric switch over set it someplace that if you do have a spill it doesnt go far and you can clean it up fast i did assume by "fuel" you were talking about diesel in our area "farm" tanks are ok (no permits required) up to 500g

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