Diesel storage ?
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JJT
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How much do you really need to store? I've had my L3710 for 6+ years and the ZD21 for 2 and I get by with 2 5 gallon jugs. I average about 120 hours a year between the 2 machines and that's well under 10 gallons a month. I know the fuel is always fresh and conditioned in the winter. If I was running a farm and burning 100's of gallons a month I'd have a storage tank.
I agree, unless you need large quantities, try to avoid storing it. The fresher the fuel the better.
Steel tanks are a bad idea due to the condensation and rust concerns. If you need alot of fuel on hand you'd be better off with the plastic tank. Storage is the #1 reson behind diesel drivability issues.
Steel tanks are a bad idea due to the condensation and rust concerns. If you need alot of fuel on hand you'd be better off with the plastic tank. Storage is the #1 reson behind diesel drivability issues.
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Could one use a polyethelene tank designed for "chemicals" for fuel storage? They are cheaper than metal tanks. )</font>
I'm currently using a 275 gallon "storage tote" which I picked up for $50 from my fuel supplier. It was originally used to store/ship bulk hydraulic fluid. So the answer is yes, you can.
I'm currently using a 275 gallon "storage tote" which I picked up for $50 from my fuel supplier. It was originally used to store/ship bulk hydraulic fluid. So the answer is yes, you can.
CTyler
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Thanks for the replies! I use about a hundred to hundred twenty five gallons a year and want to buy in 100 gal lots to save a little $. )</font>
Thats what I've been doing going on 3 years now. The guy I work with has been doing the same thing for at least 15+ years. No problems using a 300 gal steel tank stored outdoors. We both add PowerService to the mix. He changes the filter every year, I haven't change mine. Any crud/water will settle in the bottom of the filter bowl or get trapped in the filter.
Thats what I've been doing going on 3 years now. The guy I work with has been doing the same thing for at least 15+ years. No problems using a 300 gal steel tank stored outdoors. We both add PowerService to the mix. He changes the filter every year, I haven't change mine. Any crud/water will settle in the bottom of the filter bowl or get trapped in the filter.
dicker
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How much is "save a little $"?
You have to consider the cost of the storage equipment and the risk of storage and this may offset the savings.
I use my tractor about 300 hours a year, which amounts to around 300 gallons. I always have the tractor full (15 gallons) and have two 5 gallon containers. This works fine for me.
Richard
You have to consider the cost of the storage equipment and the risk of storage and this may offset the savings.
I use my tractor about 300 hours a year, which amounts to around 300 gallons. I always have the tractor full (15 gallons) and have two 5 gallon containers. This works fine for me.
Richard
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( How much is "save a little $"?
You have to consider the cost of the storage equipment and the risk of storage and this may offset the savings. )</font>
True - most likely the added will have to be amortized over a number of years to see any real savings - however there's also the convience factor to consider, which may not be a small thing. For me, not having to run out for fuel is a big attraction - I've been very busy with projects this summer and have put around 250 hours on my tractor so far this year - that's about 32 trips to the station with a 5 gallon can - or 16 if I use two. It's real nice to be able just to pull up to the garage and fuel up.
You have to consider the cost of the storage equipment and the risk of storage and this may offset the savings. )</font>
True - most likely the added will have to be amortized over a number of years to see any real savings - however there's also the convience factor to consider, which may not be a small thing. For me, not having to run out for fuel is a big attraction - I've been very busy with projects this summer and have put around 250 hours on my tractor so far this year - that's about 32 trips to the station with a 5 gallon can - or 16 if I use two. It's real nice to be able just to pull up to the garage and fuel up.