guys using drum spill containment?

[ultrarunner]

We just had a drum of bio diesel dropped off this morning... it was free as an incentive to open an account.

The driver said we need to have a spill containment system in place.

It can be as simple as a special pallet like platform that can hold 60 gallons should there be a leak.

Never thought I would need one for bio fuel made from food grade stock.

Those that have drums of fuel are you also required to have containment?

 

[ultrarunner]

Fuel Drum Spill Containment?

We just had a 55 drum of bio diesel dropped off this morning... it was free as an incentive to open an account.

The driver said we need to have a spill containment system in place.

He said most use a special pallet like platform that can hold 60 gallons should there be a leak.

Others have a drum or other larger container.

Never thought I would need one for bio fuel made from food grade stock.

Those that have drums of fuel... how do you handle containment and seismic bracing?

 

[JPRambo]

Re: Fuel Drum Spill Containment?

Here at work we use this:
EAGLE Spill Platform,w'/'Drain,15 gal.,1 Drum - Spill Skids and Pallets - 35U64'|'1633D - Grainger Industrial Supply

 

[ultrarunner]

Re: Fuel Drum Spill Containment?

Just what I was looking at... thinking maybe the 66 gallon one so if the entire drum emptied?

 

[JPRambo]

Re: Fuel Drum Spill Containment?

Ya we have a few of the larger one also. I just got the link from my Grainger account list.

 

[Rustyiron]

I just lean a mop and on the drum:laughing:

I have seen those "pallet's, think they also have a drum that you can stick your (oil) drum into.
Somehow I got on these folks mailing list.Spill Containment - Top Spill Containment

 

[Howling]

I have seen those "pallet's, think they also have a drum that you can stick your (oil) drum into.
Somehow I got on these folks mailing list.Spill Containment - Top Spill Containment

That is mailing list can't seem to get off. Bought something once. Now I get calls every few month about specials and checking if need to order anything.

 

[MossRoad]

Re: Fuel Drum Spill Containment?

Yeah, we use those spill pallets at my employer, too. If you're going to use them, get a drum lifter for your forklift, or a drum dolly and a ramp like this...

EAGLE Spill Pallet Ramp,Yellow,15 lb. - Spill Containment Platform and Pallet Ramps - 4RF65'|'1689 - Grainger Industrial Supply

 

[powerscol]

Re: Fuel Drum Spill Containment?

If you do a search on spill containment pallets there are many out there, but the ones listed above are very good. Amazon has a bunch Amazon.com: spill containment pallets

I had the link as I was looking for a pallet for my drum/fuel tank set up. I opted for a basic HD plastic pallet.

 

[powerscol]

OP - Did you see your other post on this - numerous other sources. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/353979-fuel-drum-spill-containment.html

 

[ultrarunner]

OP - Did you see your other post on this - numerous other sources. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/353979-fuel-drum-spill-containment.html

Another post that went double... both have the same time and date stamp

Maybe threads can be combined/merged from the Moderator screen?

 

[MossRoad]

I merged them to this one and left an expiring re-direct for a week in the other one.

 

[ultrarunner]

Thanks Moss... I must have been posting this at the same time you moderated.

The one ordered from Grainger did not come in... Grainger had a similar low profile one with less spill capacity ;-(

Ended up taking it and plan to return it when the one ordered arrives... very close in price.

Still a little confused as to why fuel made from food stock has the same hazardous requirements as petroleum base?

The drum of 55 gallon Biodiesel was a gift... kind of a "Ranch Warming" gift...

Did check with Kubota and it should be OK to use...

Maybe I will just keep it for the 350C dozer...

I would hate to have problems with the new f250 Diesel pickup with 500 miles on the odometer.

Any good or bad experience with commercial biodiesel fuel... or maybe a topic for a new thread?

In a hurry when it arrived so just set it down on the slab and headed off to work.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Still a little confused as to why fuel made from food stock has the same hazardous requirements as petroleum base?

The drum of 55 gallon Biodiesel was a gift... kind of a "Ranch Warming" gift...

Did check with Kubota and it should be OK to use...

Maybe I will just keep it for the 350C dozer...

I would hate to have problems with the new f250 Diesel pickup with 500 miles on the odometer.

Any good or bad experience with commercial biodiesel fuel... or maybe a topic for a new thread?

In a hurry when it arrived so just set it down on the slab and headed off to work.

In Oregon all diesel is at least B5 and many auto diesel pumps have gone to B20. The state has waved the state portion of the tax on the B20 and with the forgiven tax price of the B20 is still very close to the regular B5 at other stations. Have a fuel level sensor in my BX that is starting to quit working and had to replace the fuel level sensor on the GL3130 from being rusted. Guess what I think about the biodiesel at the pump crap?


David

 

[Diamondpilot]

I ran B20 for 300 gallons of a fill. Never again. Caused me clogged filters, gelling, destroyed fuel lines, Ect. Not a fan!

Chris

 

[ultrarunner]

I always think it would be akin to a clogged artery...

Have not used the drum yet... need a pump or a way to transfer.

One thing is we don't have the cold weather to deal with..

 

[ultrarunner]

My BX also has a rusted sending unit... never used anything but straight pump diesel.

I think the material used could have been better... some vehicles use stainless for sending unit.

 

[lamanated]

I have a water bed bladder cut out like a can so the sides act as walls and just built a box for it,,