Re: Storage of bulk fuel?

Posted by john in la on January 11, 2009 at 16:46:17 from (72.150.34.38):

In Reply to: Storage of bulk fuel? posted by Clarkbug on January 11, 2009 at 11:54:55:

Clarkbug;
Like I said I was not trying to start anything I just wanted to make you aware of some possible problems.

While DOT governs transportation and SARA title 3 deals with Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act your tank is to small to enter into problems this big.
BUT hazardous materials must be labeled and no one is exempt. Gasoline starts at 8 gallons and diesel starts at 119 gallons. The Un # for gas is 1203 and diesel is 1993.

It is great that you have some one that will deliver small quantities. Wish I could find the same.

Most people do not realize how much gas can be lost from evaporation. They make special vent caps for gas storage tanks that do not allow full venting so evaporation can be curved. Painting the tank white and maybe even adding a tin cover over it so it is shaded will help a lot. Also buying gas in the summer (Middle of June to Sept) will allow you to get a lower RVP gas. While this is a emission standard it is gas that does not evaporate as easy in the summer heat. By the way below ground tanks are pretty much out of the question any more because of new regulations.

While a enclosure pad is not a must on a small tank it is a good idea. Up to you as the risk is yours. As long as you do not have a over fill situation or a leak it is never needed; but if it is ever needed you can find out real fast how it pays for itself. EPA guys are no fun when it come to a fuel spill.

While a good dose of Sta-bil should keep the gas fresh enough to use I would be just as concerned about water from condensation. Make sure your drawing point is not in the bottom of the tank and a good filter may be advisable.

I hope it works out for you.

It can be done safely if the rules are followed. It can even be done if the rules are not followed as you can tell from some of the other post. I just hope no one here finds out why these rules are in place.

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