Hessian
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So...based on your comment...It would be wise for me to mark my Lawnmower 2 gallon container "E-Zero"...and remember to fill it as such...it would give a longer life to the mower. Interesting. Will consider!
Local So Md Heating oil prices...website?
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Speaking of eggs, where can I buy from a local farm in St Mary's, with the crazy price hike in the stores, willing to try something different for a change.
1stGenSMIB
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The powerboat has 350 small blocks in it, but the sailboat has an old flathead 30HP inboard...I definitely agree it is better running E-zero in the flathead. I did re-do the fuel system years ago with marine/alcohol rated fuel lines (and a poly tank after the aluminum one rusted out), but I still don't want to shove corn into that motor..there are some tiny jets in that carb that don't like the jello that forms from the corn. I also run E-zero in all my other small engines. lawn/pressure washer/chain saw/leaf blower, etc.
I've had to flush more tanks and carbs than you can shake a stick at. Those little jello balls are something. When phase separation of old fuel occurs, the water left behind eats throughout aluminum like it's acid.The powerboat has 350 small blocks in it, but the sailboat has an old flathead 30HP inboard...I definitely agree it is better running E-zero in the flathead. I did re-do the fuel system years ago with marine/alcohol rated fuel lines (and a poly tank after the aluminum one rusted out), but I still don't want to shove corn into that motor..there are some tiny jets in that carb that don't like the jello that forms from the corn. I also run E-zero in all my other small engines. lawn/pressure washer/chain saw/leaf blower, etc.
1stGenSMIB
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I am pretty sure that is what happened to the fuel tank in the sailboat. It breeched on jack stands at the marina the first winter I owned it (2009), so I don't have a lot of history prior to that.
Sorry for the hijack for you folks that are checking in on oil prices. Thread drift is real.
TPD
the poor dad
Ethanol sounds like the rona vax - coagulates n stops everything from beating
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Just FYI, got some propane from Taylor. $4.95/gal. I thought I had run out (100# tank), but it only took 24 gallons. Stove still won't stay lit, burns a few seconds then dies out. Guess the regulator is stuck. I'll give it a few raps tomorrow, and if that doesn't fix it, another call to Taylor.
100# tank propane = 4.2# per gallon (24 X 4.2 = 100.8#) You were empty.
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Yeah, you're right, thought I remembered it holding more.
Turns out they turned off the main valve. It's SOP to turn it off in case there aren't automatic valves on the appliances. When I called to schedule a refill, I was asked if I wanted the valve on or off after the fill, and I told them on (only the stove, and it's auto-shutoff), so I wasn't expecting it to be off. Works fine.
Hessian
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Its the Valentine week oil price report....So will it be roses, a nice dinner or a thermostat set at 64?
Burch Oil--4.749
SMO: Info on Smart pay, monthly plans, blah blah blah. no on-line price offered.
(Besche oil)--"Permanently Closed"
Ridgell: Prices too Volatile,...must call. (No Change)
Q-dog: 4.649 (+15.00 if you have less than 150 gal delivered)
Trossbach: 4.74
I just checked the tank...got 9 inches in the bottom. I might make it til March.
Burch Oil--4.749
SMO: Info on Smart pay, monthly plans, blah blah blah. no on-line price offered.
(Besche oil)--"Permanently Closed"
Ridgell: Prices too Volatile,...must call. (No Change)
Q-dog: 4.649 (+15.00 if you have less than 150 gal delivered)
Trossbach: 4.74
I just checked the tank...got 9 inches in the bottom. I might make it til March.
Hessian
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This chart may have been posted before but it is pretty handy to figure out how much is in the tank.
I paid $4.19 for diesel at Callaway Shell yesterday. $4.14 with 5 cents off Fuel Rewards.
Wow... it was down to $4.09 today.
PeoplesElbow
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Q-Dogg is 3.69 right now, think I'll fill up now
They're likely moving a lot of product. Every day I see at least one of their trucks at Roy Rogers in Solomons around lunchtime.
Shouldn't home heating oil be cheaper per gallon than taxed diesel fuel?
ThatOneNerd
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How dare you suggest that idea! Making things cheaper for the average person, why, you absolute ingrate! You almost made me spit out my liquor!