Small storage tank?

Slippy · Oct 2, 2005

Read a lot about cons of storing fuel. Has anyone seen a say 20 to 30 gallon storage tank that has a pump built in? Biggest problem with 5 gallon cans for me is lifting them up on top of the tractor and then not spilling it all over the place. Any ideas? I was going to get a 55 gallon drum and fill it about 1/2 and put hand pump on it, but a drum that size can be difficult to move from the truck to the floor, etc.

Inspector507 · Oct 2, 2005

I have a 30 gallon poly barrel I plan to use for that purpose soon. I have a hand pump and as soon as I clean out the drum, I'll be putting it together.

Slippy · Oct 2, 2005

Where would one find such a barrel. 30 gal sounds about right.

ronjhall · Oct 2, 2005

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Inspector507 · Oct 2, 2005

Slippy,
In Columbus, there is a recycler of drums/barrels. Container Management Company near I-71 and 5th Ave. Cost me $26.00 +tax. I have the phone number if you'd like via PM.

Slippy · Oct 2, 2005

Jerry: Thanks. They are on Corrugated Way and I got their number. Will call them tomorrow. Thanks again.

fastpat · Oct 3, 2005

( Read a lot about cons of storing fuel. Has anyone seen a say 20 to 30 gallon storage tank that has a pump built in? Biggest problem with 5 gallon cans for me is lifting them up on top of the tractor and then not spilling it all over the place. Any ideas? I was going to get a 55 gallon drum and fill it about 1/2 and put hand pump on it, but a drum that size can be difficult to move from the truck to the floor, etc. )

I'd suggest about 100 gallon tank to be useful. You can use your FEL to hoist it full up to the top os a frame you'll build so that it can refuel all your diesel powered equipment via gravity flow. If you have a diesel truck and tractor, and maybe even a generator; you can supply all from one storage tank. You can get the stabilizer additive from marine stores if you think water and bateria are a problem.

Suitable tanks can sometimes be had from furnace supply stores, get one made to hold fuel oil, Furnace oil #2 and #2 diesel are the same thing, so all the fittings are fine.

Pat

Slippy · Oct 3, 2005

I do have an old fuel oil tank. Will it work? Has been sitting for about 10 years. Best way to clean it out?

LBrown59 · Oct 3, 2005

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LBrown59 · Oct 3, 2005

( I have a 30 gallon poly barrel I plan to use for that purpose soon. I have a hand pump and as soon as I clean out the drum, I'll be putting it together. )

I'm looking for a 12 15 18 or 20 gallon container.