Posted by ChampagneNBeer on July 21, 2020 at 12:59:06 from (174.192.147.53):
Hi All,
So we used to have fuel pumps on-site at the farm, diesel and regular but no more.
I do have several good condition tanks - above ground with feet as well as in ground.
The tractors use diesel, non-ethanol premium and the house uses dyed diesel, cars use regulas, boats - non-ethanol.
So, with prices still low, am trying to figure out a way to buy everything now to get me through next spring/summer.
House tank is only 200 gallons, typically burn 700 gallons a winter (-20° not unheard of).
Can y'all help me think of a way to hook up a system to where I can get all the diesel I need for the house and tractors?
If I put a standing tank outside by the fill for the house, come winter it will gel terribly unless I use additives - also that location isn't good for filling tractors.
If I put above-ground by barn, works great for tractors but exposed in winter, still needs additives and moving smaller amounts to the house seems a pain.
If put additional 500 gallon tank in basement, no worry about gelling, but couldn't use for tractors.
Maybe multiple tanks? Add another 500 gallon to basement for house and put above ground 500 for tractors? And another 500 gallon for non-ethanol?
If do that route, do the above ground need anything special to sit, full or near full for almost a year?
Goal is to fill up now and not have to fill up again until next spring/summer.
Also have several 200 gallon tanks, 100 tanks gallon, 50 gallon drums, 250 and 500 gallon tanks etc.
Lastly - how pump in basement or outside if not using gravity and what line filters recommend for use in winter if outdoors?
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