Fuel oil tank replacements

[Pete]

I called the typical Burch, Besche and SMO. Anyone use anyone else for a tank replacement I had not thought of?

 

[desertrat]

I called the typical Burch, Besche and SMO. Anyone use anyone else for a tank replacement I had not thought of?

Nope, I used Besche. Are you having an in ground one replaced?

 

[Pete]

Nope, I used Besche. Are you having an in ground one replaced?

Above ground. The old one is rusty and I noticed a wet spot on it in the rusty area near the bottom. I have to replace it before it springs a leak. I called Burch, SMO and got prices. Besche stinks because I always get voice mail and it takes them days to call back.

 

[desertrat]

Above ground. The old one is rusty and I noticed a wet spot on it in the rusty area near the bottom. I have to replace it before it springs a leak. I called Burch, SMO and got prices. Besche stinks because I always get voice mail and it takes them days to call back.

I just talked to them about getting one pumped out, $130 an hr.!. Did you call 863 8688?

 

[Pete]

I just talked to them about getting one pumped out, $130 an hr.!. Did you call 863 8688?

Yea, got transferred to VM. So far Burch wants $850, SMO $1050.

 

[Christy]

Yea, got transferred to VM. So far Burch wants $850, SMO $1050.

:ducttape:

 

[Pete]

:ducttape:

Fuel oil being a petroleum produce would dissolve the adhesive used on duct tape.

 

[dems4me]

I guess soddering it is not an option? :shrug:

 

[nachomama]

I guess soddering it is not an option? :shrug:

I wanna watch you try that.

 

[Debbie92454]

Have you tried Ridgell Oil. I get my oil from them.
Also my son in law can get a replacement new drum, not sure if he has a pump to transfer the oil? You can contact him at 301-737-4636, Ice Man and son. His name is James Browne .He has a masters license in Heating and Ac.
He has reasonable rates better then the larger companies.

When you call let him know about how much oil you believe is still in the tank. His cell is also 240-298-9060.

He also does PM's on furances with lower charges then the big oil companies and still has a few opening for the fall season cleaning and start up.
My son in law does my maintenance for me.

 

[baileydog]

I got one you can have in a few months.

 

[desertrat]

Yea, got transferred to VM. So far Burch wants $850, SMO $1050.

Make a smoker out of the old one. That's what I'm looking at doing now, but the one I have to work with is apparently still partially full. Can't even move it.

 

[Christy]

Fuel oil being a petroleum produce would dissolve the adhesive used on duct tape.

Bubblegum then? :shrug:

 

[Debbie92454]

This person has two for sale on here under general merchandise other.

FOR SALE: Heating/Fuel oil tanks, 275 Gal.
Ad Number: 71125

Date Posted: 09/10/2007

Price: $25 each

I have 2 used tanks, both are in good shape, no holes. One tank was used until last season. One tank has legs.
Seller Information

Name: Travis Alderfer

Street Address:

City: Lexington Park

State: Maryland

Zip Code: 20653

Telephone Number: 240-298-6901

Give him a call, may save you some money and then see if any one has either a manual or electric pump you can use to transfer the oil.

 

[Lugnut]

I called the typical Burch, Besche and SMO. Anyone use anyone else for a tank replacement I had not thought of?

Might want to try a fuel tank sealant first. If it works you save a good chunk of change if not you're only out 10-20 bucks.