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pros and cons of gas fuel tank at home for the tra

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massey85

07-13-2006 15:26:13

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i bought a used one for 20$ good shape. lots of rust dust inside but no big chips or pieces. if i hose it out the best i can and use a good filter in the line will i be safe? i use about 500 gal a year and thought i could buy the fuel in the spring when it is cheaper and save driveing to the station with all those 5 gal cans. any advice is helpful. thank you for your time.

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Don L C

07-18-2006 21:58:23

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Re: pros and cons of gas fuel tank at home for the in reply to massey85, 07-13-2006 15:26:13

Sounds like you need to fix up a good 55 gal. drum that you can mount on wheels .....drive to town and store under a shade tree..... ..

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davefr

07-17-2006 15:24:59

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Re: pros and cons of gas fuel tank at home for the in reply to massey85, 07-13-2006 15:26:13

The problems are as follows:
1. You can never 100% trust these tanks. One leak can cause you huge expenses. In the case of undergound tanks it's even worse because leaks are hard to quickly detect.

2. Modern gas goes stale rapidly. In this case undergound is better because it stays cooler. An above ground tank won't keep the gas as fresh especially in the heat of summer.

For vehicles I'd just go to gas stations. For an operating farm get your tank but buy it new and monitor it regularly. For occasionally use machinery consider a gas caddy or maybe a 55 gallon drum.

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msb

07-14-2006 09:08:31

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cons of gas fuel tank at home for the tra in reply to massey85, 07-13-2006 15:26:13

One theft and away goes any convenience down the drain. Had a tank on the farm 20 years ago.Someone came along and broke the brass hasp off the tank and drained it and that was when gas was a lot cheaper than it is today.Never did find the padlock.Its been 5 gallon cans ever since.

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Nolan

07-14-2006 04:25:51

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Re: pros and cons of gas fuel tank at home for the in reply to massey85, 07-13-2006 15:26:13

Can't say that I'd get excited over a rusty tank, but that's me. Around here 500 gallons is the minimum for getting the one distributor to come out and fill your tank. If you don't use a lot and keep it fresh, you get a nice big load of stale gas that can only be used in a lawnmower or such.

Don't forget the issues with insurance, zoning, fire inspections, environmental permits, etc. Around here you'd pay something like $100 a year to the fire department, probably have your insurance, but no envronmental permit for that size.

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souNdguy

07-13-2006 22:14:25

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Re: pros and cons of gas fuel tank at home for the in reply to massey85, 07-13-2006 15:26:13

Maybee you can sealit with por15 or kreem.. etc.

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RickL

07-13-2006 19:36:00

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Re: pros and cons of gas fuel tank at home for the in reply to massey85, 07-13-2006 15:26:13

have always had 300barrel of gas on th efarm and will till I die,no way am I hauling cans every other day wehen need gas, not even for the lawn mower. It works for me. Is gasohol and all diesel on the farm is 50/50 soy dieselfuel

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Roger in Iowa

07-13-2006 18:33:44

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Re: pros and cons of gas fuel tank at home for the in reply to massey85, 07-13-2006 15:26:13

I have a 120 gallon portable that I use. I drive to the station to fill it and unload with my skidsteer. Local bulk will not deliver less than 100 gallons. Got tired of the 5 gallon cans!

Try it and see how it works. For $20 cannot loose much unless tank leaks or others get into it for their use.

Roger in Iowa

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bradk

07-13-2006 16:35:46

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Re: pros and cons of gas fuel tank at home for the in reply to massey85, 07-13-2006 15:26:13

"lots of rust inside"....doesn't sound good,even with a good filter.Better off getting a good one and keep a paddlock on it ~brad

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Jerry Coulter

07-13-2006 16:16:13

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Re: pros and cons of gas fuel tank at home for the in reply to massey85, 07-13-2006 15:26:13

I have an overhead tank I used to use, but the wife got a job 20 miles away and thought she should use the gas and keep her salary, and the kids started driving and thought the gas was for them too. And gas became cheaper at the pump than off the tank wagon, so I made a major policy change. If you buy gas and store it all summer, there will be evaporation of the more volitile part of the fuel causing degradation of the fuel. It is even worse if you buy E10. So, you have to size up your individual situation to decide whether this is a practical approach.

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