Oil & Fuel FUEL STORAGE

[Silk Hope Soldier]

I found some 250 gallon plastic (rated for diesel) tanks in heavy duty galvanized cages for 100.00 each. Was thinking of picking-up three: one for Diesel, one for gas, and one for water in case I get thirsty myself. I figured I build a base and gravity feed the fuel once I decide which tractor to buy...

Thoughts anyone?

 

[ultrarunner]

A couple of observations...

Containers for gas can be used for Diesel, but, Diesel rated containers aren't necessarily rated for gasoline.

The ranch my brother worked at had a great gravity set up for refueling... had it for years and the tanks were properly rated for oil, gas and diesel.

The Fire Marshal gave him 10 days to change all from gravity to pump dispense. Apparently the code for flammable liquids no longer allows gravity type dispensing because in the event of a fire or if hose were to break, the contents of the tank would empty from gravity.

 

[MikeD74T]

If your area has a lot of inspectors/inspections verify plastic tanks are allowed if you're in a building. Most occupied buildings require metal tanks. No big deal if insurance refuses to pay for a small shed, but not the same with a large barn/shop. MikeD74T

 

[LBrown59]

I found some 250 gallon plastic (rated for diesel) tanks in heavy duty galvanized cages for 100.00 each. Was thinking of picking-up three: one for Diesel, one for gas, and one for water in case I get thirsty myself. I figured I build a base and gravity feed the fuel once I decide which tractor to buy...

Thoughts anyone?

I don't think those things are suitable for fuel storage.

The ranch my brother worked at had a great gravity set up for refueling... had it for years and the tanks were properly rated for oil, gas and diesel.

1*The Fire Marshal gave him 10 days to change all from gravity to pump dispense. Apparently the code for flammable liquids no longer allows gravity type dispensing because in the event of a fire or if hose were to break, the contents of the tank would empty from gravity.

Just one reason not to use gravity type dispensing.

If your area has a lot of inspectors/inspections verify plastic tanks are allowed if you're in a building. Most occupied buildings require metal tanks.
1*No big deal if insurance refuses to pay for a small shed, but not the same with a large barn/shop. MikeD74T

1*That's why I moved my set up out of this carport
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk286/lb59/photos034.jpg
into this 8x10 storage building.http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk286/lb59/100_2550.jpg?t=1229354830

 

[dirtworksequip]

If its the tanks I'm thinking of, all the ones I've seen are either clear or translucent. I would think that would allow sunlight to grow some bad stuff in the diesel tank. Maybe it would be okay if treated with a diesel biocide.

Sincerely, Dirt

 

[LBrown59]

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk286/lb59/100_2582.jpg?t=1229360310
I like these drums because i can tell at a glance how much fuel is in them .
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk286/lb59/100_2550.jpg?t=1229360365
They set in this window less 8x10 building so sun lite shouldn't be a problem .
The fuel is also treated.