Diesel Storage Tank

[Frankenkubota]

Not sure about Carolina but in Oregon buried fuel tanks gotta come out. Ok here I go again. My redneck landscape guy out there was a story in himself. Way too many details but, like a good redneck from anywhere, he did a lot of things his own way.

If you are honest and tell the person buying your house that you have a buried tank it must come out. I don稚 completely understand but, ok. On the real estate disclaimer it asks, any buried tanks? Wait till you move it and then say, nope. Now that痴 being honest!

The problem is, our govt requires they take a soil sample, look for contaminated soil. If they find any they send in a team of remediation experts to help you out, don稚 you love the vocabulary the govt uses.

Lucky for me, a friends kid was a remediation specialist. He wore a white jumpsuit and moved dirt, put it in plastic bags in some cases. I knew the kid so I asked him, have you ever gone to a site that DID NOT have contaminated dirt? Nope, never, they all do. Just like my optometrist golf buddy, he says everyone needs glasses.

The landscape guy dug up a thousand gallon steel tank and took it to a bone yard where he knew the guy and for an extra $200 the tank goes away. In Pinehurst if you install new propane service with tank, it goes underground

The govt makes you do the right thing, then make it almost impossible to do, catch 22. Disposal of toxics like paint thinner is the same. I honestly do not do it but, I know 20 guys at least that just dig a hole.

That is not going to MAGA!

 

[Big Barn]

Not sure about Carolina but in Oregon buried fuel tanks gotta come out. Ok here I go again. My redneck landscape guy out there was a story in himself. Way too many details but, like a good redneck from anywhere, he did a lot of things his own way.

If you are honest and tell the person buying your house that you have a buried tank it must come out. I don稚 completely understand but, ok. On the real estate disclaimer it asks, any buried tanks? Wait till you move it and then say, nope. Now that痴 being honest!

The problem is, our govt requires they take a soil sample, look for contaminated soil. If they find any they send in a team of remediation experts to help you out, don稚 you love the vocabulary the govt uses.

Lucky for me, a friends kid was a remediation specialist. He wore a white jumpsuit and moved dirt, put it in plastic bags in some cases. I knew the kid so I asked him, have you ever gone to a site that DID NOT have contaminated dirt? Nope, never, they all do. Just like my optometrist golf buddy, he says everyone needs glasses.

The landscape guy dug up a thousand gallon steel tank and took it to a bone yard where he knew the guy and for an extra $200 the tank goes away. In Pinehurst if you install new propane service with tank, it goes underground

The govt makes you do the right thing, then make it almost impossible to do, catch 22. Disposal of toxics like paint thinner is the same. I honestly do not do it but, I know 20 guys at least that just dig a hole.

That is not going to MAGA!

Everything you say is true. My experiences exactly and I totally agree with you.

 

[shooterdon]

I had an outdoor 300 gallon, gravity feed tank but got rid of it. I use 100-150 gallons a year. My supplier had a 150 gal minimum so I had fuel sitting there loner than I wanted.

I got a 50 gal tank off a reefer given to me (even has a gauge) and made a frame for it. The frame is easy to lift into the truck with forks and I have a dolly assembly the frame sits on in the garage. I get less condensation with the tank indoors, and the smaller volume results in fresher fuel. I use a 12V pump that I can run off a power pack or battery. I treat fuel with biocide and Diesel-Kleen in the summer and also add anti-gel for the winter. (BTW, not sure if I am "wasting money" with the additives but for the quantity I use it is cheap insurance)

Using off road I save $.50/gal. I have just about paid for the pump, dolly and frame materials in the last 18 months. Nice not having to lug and handle jugs of fuel and treating 50 gallons at a time is easier.

 

[newbury]

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The govt makes you do the right thing, then make it almost impossible to do, catch 22. Disposal of toxics like paint thinner is the same. I honestly do not do it but, I know 20 guys at least that just dig a hole.<snip>

I had about 20 partially used cans of paint the previous owner left. The dump wouldn't take them. I opened them to check quantity and color. Didn't want any of them. Must not have gotten them resealed incorrectly. Went to check again about a year later, all dried out. Problem solved.

 

[Big Barn]

I had about 20 partially used cans of paint the previous owner left. The dump wouldn't take them. I opened them to check quantity and color. Didn't want any of them. Must not have gotten them resealed correctly. Went to check again about a year later, all dried out. Problem solved.

What a great solution!

 

[fried1765]

What a great solution!

That is a recommended solution in Nova Scotia.
Not so in British Columbia?

 

[Big Barn]

That is a recommended solution in Nova Scotia.
Not so in British Columbia?

We are 3 or 4 time zones behind....

 

[68BULLITT]

The square tanks you mentioned are pretty versatile and can fit neatly in a variety of spaces, like behind your garage, which seems perfect for your setup. With everything being new around your place, a fresh tank aligns well with the vibe.

For the pump, considering you haven't done the electrical work yet, planning for a 110-volt pump is smart. Just make sure the electrical setup is compatible with the pump's requirements, and think about where you'll place the tank to ensure it's easily accessible for refills and use. Since you're leaning towards custom storage tanks, it might be worth looking into any specific requirements or advantages they offer for diesel storage to ensure you're making the most out of your investment.