what do you do for fuel storage?

[Diamondpilot]

I have a 300 gallon gravity tank in my barn. Actually have it mounted in the loft with plenty of hose to reach the tractor. I get 200 gallons, the min my guy will deliver, at a time. Treat it with a Bio-product and Howse Fuel Treatment and no issues in 8 years.

Chris

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Will a 12v gas fuel pump work with diesel fuel? If it will I will use it with a 15 gal drum.
Thanks

I think there are some cheaper ones that are diesel only but yes a gas rated should be diesel rated too. The electric one that came with a tank states both fuels are approved.

Here is one NOT gas approved.

Diesel Transfer Pump - 12 Volt

 

[raptor749]

Have a 275 gallon oil barrel with hand pump , and a 55 gallon with 12 volt pump on a small pallet. Small tank easy to load with FEL onto trailer or bed of truck. Local oil company that I deal with will deliver 100 gallons at a time , and if I pay cash , in a day or two cuts 0.05 cents off , almost the tax. I like to fill house oil barrel at same time when money isn't so tight getting 500 gallons or more also lowers the price a few cents. Either way buying a tank or getting one for free just to moving it, "when people change heating systems " is a good deal to . Just clean it out good and use a filter. I got lucky 2 years ago , got a 275 with about 220 gallons of fuel , FREE , just had to move it.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Locally I see nice used tanks with pumps going for about the price of a new pump or less. Recently there was nice 2008 dated 100 gallon tank to haul in a PU, electric gas/diesel rated pump with filter for $200.

There is also some over priced old tanks that would cost alot to get well flushed.

If one is going to be on the road going to pick up fuel or haul to job site it needs to have the label stating it is DOT approved for private use in case you get stopped or have a leak/spill in a public place.

 

[ctgoldwing]

fwiw
I work for a wholesale distributor & we sell all kinds of oil tanks. We also get dented rusted units on occasion that we 'clearance' sell. Typically we will sell a 275 or 330 gallon tank for $125 if its dented or severely rusted. As long as the dent isn't on a weld joint I wouldn't be afraid to try & use one. The rust issue is easily remidied with rust combiner paint.
You don't have to fill them if you only use 100 gallons or so a year. . .

Might be worth checking with your nearby heating distributor (if you are in an area where oil heat is commonly used).

 

[Gale Hawkins]

fwiw
I work for a wholesale distributor & we sell all kinds of oil tanks. We also get dented rusted units on occasion that we 'clearance' sell. Typically we will sell a 275 or 330 gallon tank for $125 if its dented or severely rusted. As long as the dent isn't on a weld joint I wouldn't be afraid to try & use one. The rust issue is easily remidied with rust combiner paint.
You don't have to fill them if you only use 100 gallons or so a year. . .

Might be worth checking with your nearby heating distributor (if you are in an area where oil heat is commonly used).

Oil tanks typically are good on the inside but gas tanks that have set empty or near empty can form a lot of rust we have learned.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Farm Fuel Storage and Handling - What are Other Common Issues With on Farm Fuel Storage?

According to this a pressure vented cap white 300 gallon above ground gas tank will loose about $10 worth of gas each summer.

I had always wondered about this.

 

[benmaser]

I just had a 100 gal steel tank made and put a 13 gpm fill rite 12 volt pump on top attached to a deep cycle battery. Using solar charger to keep battery topped up. Works well. Had fork slots and lift eyes put on the tank so i can run it down to a local station to fill. Anyone know where I can buy red diesel in northern california, specifically near Santa Cruz?

 

[LarryD]

Call the local Co-op and see where the farmers or construction outfits get their diesel. Or call the home heating oil comapny listed in your yellow pages.
Our heating oil company would deliver for 75+gl but unfortunatly I can only store 40+gl.

 

[ultrarunner]

Don't know if Redwood Oil goes that far south...

I use them in the Bay Area... the price is comparable to buying at the pump with the convenience of home delivery.

I can only buy about 100 gallons at a time... can't let the tank get less than 4 hours emergency generator run time and the city limits how much I can have on hand.

Buying 100 to 120 gallons puts me at a disadvantage because there is a surcharge.