Fuel storage barrel problem

JackE · Dec 18, 2009

I got a couple of 55gal plastic barrels for extra fuel storage, cheap. The barrels had been priviously used to store liquid soap. Problem is, I have tried to rinse out the residual soap. But it seems no matter how much rinsing I do, I can't get all the soap out (Still bubbles when hit with the hose) I wanted to store kerosene in the barrels. Any ideas how to get the soap out? What problem, if any, would the residual soap cause, if I just went ahead and filled the barrels? Thanks, Jack

Walterdavies · Dec 18, 2009

Very little since Kerosene has a certain amount of what they make soap from in it.
I wouldn't worry one bit about the left over residue in the barrels.
Walt

ricky green · Dec 18, 2009

Look at it this way what ever the kerosene soots up will be pretreated

JMS/.MN · Dec 18, 2009

Hot water pressure washer.

OH Boy · Dec 18, 2009

they are always advertising that they put detergent additives in fuel, looks like thats what you would have! You'll probably have the cleanest engine in town.

bill mart · Dec 18, 2009

find some carpet cleaning defoamer knocks the suds down like you have never seen.Bill M.

showcrop · Dec 18, 2009

Just a tiny bit of silicone makes existence of bubbles impossible

Bus Driver · Dec 18, 2009

Fuel for what? The ultimate use probably will determine what effect, if any, the soap has on the performance of the fuel and the effect on the equipment.

JackE · Dec 19, 2009

Portable kerosene heater.
Jack

504-1 · Dec 19, 2009

Vinegar will kill bubbles

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