Split in oil tank

Banbh

My nose led me to a split in the top of my oil tank (kerosene). I've sealed it but am worrying it will split further so will get a new tank. I've opened the trap and let about a pint of oil run in case rain got in.
The problem now is how to transfer 1,000 litres (wouldn't you know I have only recently filled the thing) to the new tank. If I had a third tank I could empty the split tank, remove it, install a new one and re-fill that. But I don't fancy buying two new tanks and it would take an awful lot of jerry cans to drain the thing.
I'm hoping no more water got in but the rain of late has been torrential.

Maphisto

Just my 2cents -I'm not a plumber.

We know our tanker guy quite well.

If you're doing the job yourself he might help you out. If not the pros will sort it

jimf

where are you based if you post your location 1 of the lads on here may be able to help

shane 007

Oil tank companies generally won't in case yours contaminates theirs.

I just bring my own spare tank with the new tank, use an oil transfer pump & install the tank as per regs & re-transfer.

Most engineers should be set up the same.

scudo2

Banbh wrote: »

My nose led me to a split in the top of my oil tank (kerosene). I've sealed it but am worrying it will split further so will get a new tank. I've opened the trap and let about a pint of oil run in case rain got in.
The problem now is how to transfer 1,000 litres (wouldn't you know I have only recently filled the thing) to the new tank. If I had a third tank I could empty the split tank, remove it, install a new one and re-fill that. But I don't fancy buying two new tanks and it would take an awful lot of jerry cans to drain the thing.
I'm hoping no more water got in but the rain of late has been torrential.

You can temporaly seal your tank by rubbing hard a bar of standard soap into it.
Call your oil Co. as they normally know emergency tank replacement specialist that operate like Shane 007 said.

What area are you in ?

We might be able to help. A lot of professionals here from all over the country.

Wearb

Your local authority (council) will have the name of somebody who can sort this out. But phone your oil supplier and plumber or service man first to get their take on it. These things are often covered on your household insurance, so give that document the once over also.

Banbh

Thanks for all advice. I usually do all my own work but it seems like a job for the professional. I'll ring the supplier today and see what the story is with them. Much obliged.

scudo2

Banbh wrote: »

Thanks for all advice. I usually do all my own work but it seems like a job for the professional. I'll ring the supplier today and see what the story is with them. Much obliged.

Thanks for saying what area.





How many times do people pick our brains free of charge here in their dire emergencys and then call somebody else ?

Banbh

If you're here to drum up business than I'm sorry for your trouble.
The internet is a great free and open forum for all.
But thank for the advice all the same.

Iwannahurl

I had this problem some years ago. Happened to notice that there was a crack in the oil tank, and then saw that the neighbours had the exact same crack in the same spot.

It turned out that there was a manufacturing flaw. Apparently plastic needs some sort of additive to prevent UV damage (open to correction on that).

Additionally, the tank had not been sited properly. It was sitting across three piers instead of on a concrete plinth laid across three piers.

Because it was a design flaw (along with incorrect installation) I got a replacement FOC, even though I only noticed the problem after a few years.

It's worth checking out whether that applies in your case, but in any case you'll need to ensure that the material is up to standard and that the installation is done properly.

Installation guide: http://www.oftec.org/Media/Default/DocGalleries/OFTEC%20Homes%20Guides/OFTEC_HomeGuide_DomesticOilStorage_PUB19.pdf


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scudo2

Banbh wrote: »

If you're here to drum up business than I'm sorry for your trouble.
The internet is a great free and open forum for all.
But thank for the advice all the same.

Google search wouldn't give you the personal service and care we give here.
Were not out to get work here, just helping and if that leads to us been able to recommend somebody in your area That we personal know and trust, all the better.
I've rarely got any work here but we've helped hundreds.

That's all.

.243

Wearb wrote: »

These things are often covered on your household insurance, so give that document the once over also.

unforunatly the house insurance only covers the loss of oil and the damage it causes not to replace the tank (they have it in the same criteria as if the water tank in an attic ruptured causing damage below it)

Fiskar

can you not hire out a bowser from HSS and transfer the contents into it? Not cheap I know but a starting point from which to look at other hire places or done deal

http://www.hss.com/g/60140/Bunded-Diesel-Fuel-Bowser.html