Diesel Storage

[OrangeAgain]

I see a need for storing my diesel in more than a couple of five gallon tanks. I am curious what storage containers others are using.

Do you get diesel delivered?

 

[RoyJackson]

I considered a 55 gallon drum...but after operating tractors for 10 years, I've found CUTs are so frugal with fuel, it's not worth keeping more then 5-10 gallons at home. Diesel deteriorates after a while, and I prefer fresh fuel.

 

[PoorMansCat]

I will be buying a plastic 55 gal. drum (or possibly a 30 gal... decision still out) and getting an inexpensive hand pump. Main reason is I HATE hauling 5 gallon containers up on my tractor and spilling fuel.... Also, the gas can is scratching my paint!!!

 

[Diamondpilot]

I have a 300 gallon tote that I converted into a Diesel Fuel Tank that uses good old gravity to transfer the fuel. I have about $100 in it total with the filter, hose, and nozzle. I store my fuel for as long as a year with no issues. Just put in a jug of Power Serve or Howse, my preferred brand, when filling and lately I have also been using a Anti-Fungal product.

My Uncle just uses a plastic 55 gallon drum and a hand crank pump. Lifts it in the bed of the pickup with the FEL and gets fuel a few times a year.

Where is LB? I can not believe he has not sniffed this out yet.:laughing:

Chris

 

[Skyco]

Where is LB? I can not believe he has not sniffed this out yet.:laughing:

Chris

Dang beat me to it...LB must go to bed early like me

I have several of the 5 gallon yellow Blitz jugs but I rarely keep more than one full at home. I do keep 15 gallons+ stored on my remote land for the diesel generator. I use one of these for most of it..I built a stand for it so it sits above the generator for easy refueling, found out 15 gallons of fuel plus the steel container is more than I want to pick up-

 

[Thomas]

Like RJ said.."I've found CUTs are so frugal with fuel, it's not worth keeping more then 5-10 gallons at home."

Also keeping diesel fresh more so during winter use...2 yellow plastic containers.

 

[Ken45101]

I agree, lifting up to the top of the hood is not fun. I did that for years.

It depends on how much you use per year.

I went to a 55 gallon drum for a while, but that was a hassle getting it out of the pickup truck and didn't last long for me (I have a one tractor and a skid steer with 28 gallon tanks).

I went to one of the 250 gallon cubes and have been very happy. I would suggest putting a filter on the pump.

Around here, there is a 150 gallon minimum for delivery, so the 55 gallon drum wasn't enough.

Winter storage isn't a problem although you probably want a winter blend rather than a summer blend diesel fuel. If diesel sets too long in warm weather, especially if there is moisture in it, algae may grow. Hence the suggestion of an inline filter.

If you don't use all that much, perhaps a 55 gallon drum only half filled would be an easy approach. Although diesel should be good for a couple of years, I would prefer not to have it sit for more than 6-8 months.

Ken

 

[picker77]

Be careful you don't run afoul of EPA's rules (or county/city building codes) on "hazardous liquid" storage. I checked into doing this several years back, and depending on the gallonage involved, there were requirements for fencing, spill catch basins under the tank, fire protection, blah blah.. After doing the homework and evaluating the cost I threw in the towel. I don't expect the rules have loosened since, more likely the other direction.

 

[Storm56]

I use a 275 gallon oil tank with an electric pump. Diesel fuel does not deteriorate like gasoline. A couple of years should not be an issue as long as it is stored properly. Additives are a good idea.

 

[HiTechTed]

I want to try this on a small container:

Air Bio Diesel WVO Oil 55 Barrel Drum Transfer Pump NEW - eBay (item 260575263453 end time Dec-20-10 08:14:22 PST)

If I could rig it up to maybe a 15 or 20 gallon metal container that would be enough for me.