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How long would you be comfortable storing diesel fuel?
Posted on 9/16/24 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 9/16/24 at 3:27 pm
I'm thinking about getting a diesel storage tank for the farm.
I'm going to be moving out there and expected burn would be about 15 gallons a week on average.
I've only called one company and minimum delivery is 300 gallons.
I wasn't expecting the minimum to be so high. I had about half of that in my mind. That's only about 6 months at expected burn rate. I don't think that's a problem. What if I end up burning less than expected? Would you feel comfortable with treated diesel that's been sitting a year or so?
Any long term issues with storing diesel in a 500 gallon tank and only filling part of the way? Algae growth, moisture, debris?
I'm going to be moving out there and expected burn would be about 15 gallons a week on average.
I've only called one company and minimum delivery is 300 gallons.
I wasn't expecting the minimum to be so high. I had about half of that in my mind. That's only about 6 months at expected burn rate. I don't think that's a problem. What if I end up burning less than expected? Would you feel comfortable with treated diesel that's been sitting a year or so?
Any long term issues with storing diesel in a 500 gallon tank and only filling part of the way? Algae growth, moisture, debris?
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Posted on 9/16/24 at 3:32 pm to DownSouthDave
I'd have zero problem with diesel that's a year old, not true for gasoline. I've seen old trucks run on used fry oil as long as you're keeping fuel filters changed you're gtg.
Posted on 9/16/24 at 3:40 pm to DownSouthDave
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I've only called one company and minimum delivery is 300 gallons.
Have you thought about calling a second company and seeing if this holds?
Posted on 9/16/24 at 3:42 pm to Chad504boy
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Have you thought about calling a second company and seeing if this holds?
No.
Posted on 9/16/24 at 3:52 pm to DownSouthDave
I'd think your only concern would be algae growth in the fuel which is treatable.
ETA: Thinking about it a little more, if you have a tank that isn’t full you can get condensation in the tank, which introduces water.
A good filter/separator. would help
ETA: Thinking about it a little more, if you have a tank that isn’t full you can get condensation in the tank, which introduces water.
A good filter/separator. would help
This post was edited on 9/16/24 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 9/16/24 at 3:55 pm to DownSouthDave
Posted on 9/16/24 at 4:10 pm to DownSouthDave
Diesel does not go bad.
Posted on 9/16/24 at 5:49 pm to DownSouthDave
I treat the diesel in my generator with stabil and never have an issue
Posted on 9/16/24 at 5:58 pm to DownSouthDave
My sailboat has a large fuel tank but the 15 hp Diesel engine hardly uses any fuel. Just use it fer 10 minutes at a time going out the marina and back in to the slip. I have had same diesel in it for 8 years. I have added 1/2 a tank once when it was at 1/4 tank. I don’t think it goes bad for a long time.
Posted on 9/16/24 at 6:16 pm to DownSouthDave
Treat with biokleen once a year or as needed and it will be fine
Run a regular filter plus a water separtor
Run a regular filter plus a water separtor
Posted on 9/16/24 at 10:19 pm to DownSouthDave
Why not just get a transfer tank for your truck? That type of usage is exactly what they are made for. While diesel is plenty shelf stable a tank that big that you’re not gonna turn over frequently is just asking for issues with crud and water.
Posted on 9/16/24 at 11:46 pm to DownSouthDave
Diesel is a cut off a tower, gas is a blend of products. Diesel holds up well. Gas, not so much without stabilizers/additives.
Posted on 9/17/24 at 5:56 am to DownSouthDave
I do what you are thinking about at my house. I have a 500 gallon tank which I use for my tractors and diesel lawn mower. My neighbor and I split it and we go trough a tank about every two years. Knocking on wood I haven't had a problem with it yet. I do have a filter and water separator on it but otherwise it holds up well.
Posted on 9/17/24 at 6:43 am to TheDrunkenTigah
Thanks for the input. I think I'll just go with a 500 gallon tank and treat it. Also use a filter and separator.
I could, but having someone deliver is more appealing. I also plan on having a diesel generator, PTO or stand alone. Having access to a larger supply probably isn't a bad idea.
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Why not just get a transfer tank for your truck?
I could, but having someone deliver is more appealing. I also plan on having a diesel generator, PTO or stand alone. Having access to a larger supply probably isn't a bad idea.
Posted on 9/17/24 at 10:34 am to DownSouthDave
Been researching this a little lately, but with the idea of using a 55gal drum. Other recommendations I’ve seen are to make sure your pump pickup doesn’t go all the way to the bottom of the tank. And have a way to purge out any water that collects at the bottom.
Posted on 9/18/24 at 7:46 am to DownSouthDave
We have had farm diesel well over 5 years old with zero issues. We buy in bulk 5k gal or more when its cheap and treat it.
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