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BROOM HANDLE FELL INTO OIL TANK- HELP

mariecxx · 2018-03-05 17:30:40

Hi there, as the title suggests a metal broom handle fell into the oil tank when I was checking it today. I slipped with the ice and the whole thing fell in! I'm seriously worried that this is going to cause harm and damage. There is no way I can get it out. Do I need a new tank or can I just carry on as normal. I am…

05-03-2018 5:30pm

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mariecxx

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Hi there, as the title suggests a metal broom handle fell into the oil tank when I was checking it today. I slipped with the ice and the whole thing fell in! I'm seriously worried that this is going to cause harm and damage. There is no way I can get it out. Do I need a new tank or can I just carry on as normal. I am sharing a house with the landlord and I'm worried I'll have to pay for a new tank. Can the heating be turned on whilst the broom handle is floating away in the tank

Thanks

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#2 05-03-2018 5:32pm

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mariecxx wrote: »

Hi there, as the title suggests a metal broom handle fell into the oil tank when I was checking it today. I slipped with the ice and the whole thing fell in! I'm seriously worried that this is going to cause harm and damage. There is no way I can get it out. Do I need a new tank or can I just carry on as normal. I am sharing a house with the landlord and I'm worried I'll have to pay for a new tank. Can the heating be turned on whilst the broom handle is floating away in the tank

Thanks

Do a search on boards ,as there was a recent thread on this

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#3 05-03-2018 5:38pm

mariecxx

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I did a search. Couldn't find answers which is why I have posted on this.

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#4 05-03-2018 5:38pm

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mariecxx wrote: »

I did a search. Couldn't find answers which is why I have posted on this.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057844974

Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"

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#5 05-03-2018 5:44pm

mariecxx

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Thanks for that Wearb. Was hoping I could just leave it in but it looks like I'll have to try and get it out one way or another.

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#6 05-03-2018 5:47pm

Wearb

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If it’s just a plain metal handle, I wouldn’t worry about it.

Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"

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#7 05-03-2018 5:54pm

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Go to dealz or pound shop and buy a litter grabber / handy reacher and use that to get it out.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6732114/Trail/searchtext%3EHANDY+REACHER.htm

Dealz or pound shop might have one for €1.50 but worst case there is Argos or the likes of Woodies.

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