Easier way to fill an oil tank??

Mikebyrne

Hi,

I'm currently filling my oil tank by using 2 25ltr barrells, climbing a small ladders and pouring in.

Is there an easier method??

Any help/advise would be great!

Cantona's Collars

Mikebyrne wrote: »

Hi,

I'm currently filling my oil tank by using 2 25ltr barrells, climbing a small ladders and pouring in.

Is there an easier method??

Any help/advise would be great!

http://www.handyhardware.ie/product/38175/Water-Pump-Attachment-1800-LtrHour?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItt7KqL2M2wIV7zLTCh1X-Qz0EAQYBSABEgKWc_D_BwE

Aldi/Lidl sell them from time to time. One end of a hose in the drum,the other in the tank,attach drill, pull the trigger and viola it pumps the kerosene into the tank.

Czhornet

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

http://www.handyhardware.ie/product/38175/Water-Pump-Attachment-1800-LtrHour?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItt7KqL2M2wIV7zLTCh1X-Qz0EAQYBSABEgKWc_D_BwE

Read the ad, not for use with flammable liquids!!


use this maybe?
https://www.tanks.ie/oil-tanks/fuel-pumps-and-dispensers/other-fuel-pumps-dispensers/oil-extractor-tank.html

listermint

Mikebyrne wrote: »

Hi,

I'm currently filling my oil tank by using 2 25ltr barrells, climbing a small ladders and pouring in.

Is there an easier method??

Any help/advise would be great!

Why ? Is it cheaper this way . Where you getting the oil from.

I'm intrigued now.

Easiest method would actually be a pump

bonzodog2

Cut a 5l water bottle in half for a funnel. Hold the 25l drum with the opening at the top, this reduces glugging due to trapped air. Or you can get a bit of wide-bore hose and siphon it.

Mooooo

Mikebyrne wrote: »

Hi,

I'm currently filling my oil tank by using 2 25ltr barrells, climbing a small ladders and pouring in.

Is there an easier method??

Any help/advise would be great!

Get it delivered and they pump it in?

Cantona's Collars

Mooooo wrote: »

Get it delivered and they pump it in?

Some people aren't in the financial position to pay for a bulk delivery of heating oil.

muttley-dps

You need a jiggler (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfVegKo4WH0).
Oil wholesalers who sell by the container might sell them .... I know the one local to me does.

_Brian

Our local Agri store has a 12v pump for pumping diesel.

Clips to attach to car battery.

Add a length of hose and the pump drops down into the diesel.

Think it was maybe €20

Might get one myself for filling tractors.

Mikebyrne

Thanks for all the tips!

Cantona's Collars

Czhornet wrote: »

Read the ad, not for use with flammable liquids!!


use this maybe?
https://www.tanks.ie/oil-tanks/fuel-pumps-and-dispensers/other-fuel-pumps-dispensers/oil-extractor-tank.html

Kerosene isn't easily flammable unlike petrol. Using that type of pump powered by a drill would be fine.

BarryD2

Mikebyrne wrote: »

Hi,

I'm currently filling my oil tank by using 2 25ltr barrells, climbing a small ladders and pouring in.

Is there an easier method??

Any help/advise would be great!

Where do you get these barrels of kerosene? Be careful you ain't buying what's been pilfered from someone else's oil tank!!

_Brian

BarryD2 wrote: »

Where do you get these barrels of kerosene? Be careful you ain't buying what's been pilfered from someone else's oil tank!!

Great point.
Lots of household tanks have dirt in them and it would stop you burner very quickly needing a service call.

Diemos

I use this: http://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/garage-equipment/garage-essentials/laser-jiggle-siphon

Fills much faster if you place the barrell at a higher level than the taank, I leave mine on top of the tank.


As above make sure that you are buying from a reputable source.

Cantona's Collars

BarryD2 wrote: »

Where do you get these barrels of kerosene? Be careful you ain't buying what's been pilfered from someone else's oil tank!!

A fuel supplier down my way sells them. I know a couple of lads that work there and they told me it's very popular for people on limited means. Most buy one full drum and bring it back for a refill when needed.

Cerco

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

A fuel supplier down my way sells them. I know a couple of lads that work there and they told me it's very popular for people on limited means. Most buy one full drum and bring it back for a refill when needed.

I have seen this is quite a few fuel suppliers. It works out more expensive in the long run, but very convenient if you want a small quantity to tide you over. Pay a deposit for the plastic drum, then retur/refill as needed.

If topping up tank, leave the oil to settle for an hour or so to let sediment in tank settle to the bottom.

BarryD2

Grand, but surely anyone can also see that it's also a handy way for thieves to sell on their stock. In a way, I suppose you could look on it as a transfer of wealth