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Drain home heating oil tank

  • 06-02-2015 3:52pm
    #1
    MeTheMan
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    Hello,

    I have an oil tank that is about 2 to 3 inchs filled with water. Hole drilled in the top by previous owner for a gauge. Took the gauge and left the hole. Hole is patched now anyway.

    What is the best way to empty it. I plan on lifting the tank up higher on blocks and loosen the tanks outlet and drain into containers that way. Is there a drain outlet on the bottom of the tank or will turning it upside down to get the last drop out the only option.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Billy Bunting
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    Is it just water or is there also some oil ??


  • #3
    pa990
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIhWG2_mHCg


  • #4
    pa990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭pa990


    or you could use some of the yolks spoken about on this link

    http://inspectapedia.com/oiltanks/Oil_Tank_Water_Removal.htm


  • #5
    Cerco
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    Post #3 above is a good solution. However I would tilt the tank back, indeed it should already be tilted back to prevent sludge getting into outlet. Use a longer hose/ pipe to reach the far end of the tank, and connect a drill pump to the output side of the hose. This will drain your tank in no time. Use a plastic container to collect water/kero and dispose in your local recycling centre.


  • #6
    MeTheMan
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    Thanks for the replies.

    There will be some oil in the bottom, mostly water. If I remember correctly oil floats on top of water, is this the case? Thank you for the video and link. Both helpful. So siphon out through the top is a better option then disconnecting the tanks outlet.

    Ah, never thought of a drill pump. That will speed things up.

    Thank you.


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  • #7
    pa990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭pa990


    MeTheMan wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies.

    There will be some oil in the bottom, mostly water. If I remember correctly oil floats on top of water, is this the case? Thank you for the video and link. Both helpful. So siphon out through the top is a better option then disconnecting the tanks outlet.

    Ah, never thought of a drill pump. That will speed things up.

    Thank you.

    The oil will float on the water.
    Thats why tanks are installed at an angle, so that the outlet pipe is higher than the other end of the tank, so that water etc will settle there.


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