LEAKING OIL TANK REMOVE OLD INSTALL NEW

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[@TheBigbass13]

Never judge an oil tank by outside appearance.

[@OutBoardTink62]

The terrible quality of steel today or even in the last 10-15 years or so. The old tanks would last over 50 years easily especially the tanks with the seam welded dome ends .Just crazy this one not even 10 years old. Great job Steve real professionally done and neat & I like the way you cut it up too ....I use to work for the airlines the factory would line the tanks in the planes with PRC sealant never corrode great product. Never see that in oil tanks they would go out of business if they did that, Ha! Planned obselecsense strikes again I guess....

[@force311999]

it looks older the ends are recessed in the newer ones are not

[@benpluta6187]

Mixture of crap steel. Bio diesel attracts water. Water will sit on the bottom and rot out the tank. From what I've read if there's a lot of water it will create mold feeding off the bio diesel. I would believe if your filter is really slimy there's a lot of water in the tank. They do sell an additive to add to diesel at napa to dispurse water. I never used it. After watching Steve replace all these new tanks, think I'll give it a try.

[@force311999]

at 40:19 you can see the light in the pin holes in the old tank to small to leak yet with the sludge but now clean light goes threw @@benpluta6187

[@jayclark5912]

Made out of Chinesium. Seems like a slight tilt towards the outlet side might keep a puddle from forming and staying at the bottom. If its tilted away water will never drain or go out with the fuel.

[@MiloTorres-yx5jw]

Tank should pitch out, from factory. Otherwise job security, nice observation ☝️✌️🤔 too bad sump catch, or drip leg trap to remove moisture and improve longevity of life , for the tank😔

[@Shockedbywater]

Exactly, the instructions with my tank tell you to raise the end opposite the outlet 1.25" so the bottom is pitched toward the drain.

[@lonewolf744]

That's crazy. They don't make stuff like they used to. Fairly new looking tank leaking . Crazy.

[@Bob.W.]

I'd be pissed.

[@johnsutherland6322]

Good to see a professional at work nice job Steve

[@dosgos]

This is a three-man job. Steve is a superhero!

[@ClickinChicken]

Always raise my hands up laughing when you mention "Smurf Gism" Like the scene in the 2001 American film Blackhawk Down.

[@johnwalker890]

Great job Steve, I agree with the ball valve, better safe than sorry.

[@colinkessler7948]

Diablo carbide saw blades are the best I've come across. Milwaukee's carbide wear quicker but are a little cheaper.

[@deanguando1335]

Geez - the tank that was removed looked new.

[@ludgeromendonca3547]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos sir. You are a true professional.

[@baz-wc4fi]

Back to reality! Cheers Steve!! & Molly!! UK

[@user-ol5rj8qn9o]

Looks like they're cheapin out even with the oil tanks now. It's a shame what these greedy companies are doing to this country. Gotta spend $6K every 8-10 years now for a new tank. Shame!

[@frankrizzo3915]

Nice work Steve!

[@Earth_to_Kensho...ComeInKensho]

Very thorough video.

[@geyser3445]

I guess Nervous Nelly was right to have the tank replaced right away.

[@jjjyrtrrr]

Great video sir!

[@CerebralAilment]

I just had to replace one of those brass ones recently - ladies daughter knocked over a ladder and it landed right on the line and the brass elbow split right off. She had to stick her finger in the hole until someone found something to plug it. I never thought to use a steel one I'll have to mention that to her next time I see her lol.

[@Clark_Harber]

I thought about Steve when I was watching your video. Wondered if you followed him! Great repair by the way.

[@CerebralAilment]

@@Clark_Harber yeah Mamma! hahaha learn from the best!

[@Clark_Harber]

@@CerebralAilment ha ha. My first thought when you walked in, “She’s a leakuh!”

[@jayclark5912]

Must be Dutch.

[@johnahelmke3174]

Had a situation like that with a fitting. valve, breaking off at the tank. Tank was about half full during a filter change. Used the vacuum on the vent to stop the tank from leaking. It worked! The older than dirt guy who taught me cleanings showed me. Lifesaver, (cellar floor)

[@786otto]

Stive, get some carbide Sawzall blades

[@user-sx2xy8dn9v]

Another kick ass video Steve! Keep them video's coming! 💥💢💯☝️👍🫵

[@eddiekilby]

That's really bad. Always was told empty tanks sweat wonder if it was their habit to not refuel till the next heating season or something.

[@TheAnalystradioprogram]

Steve please post the make and model of that pump. I have been looking for one just like it.

[@Bunch007]

I'm dreading the day my tank springs a leak. She's coming up on 30 years old. Since this tank was newer, was there a warranty or do companies not warranty oil tanks?

[@iancampbell582]

We use plastic oil tanks here in N.Ireland. Very few issues the odd split if sun burnt.

[@j-baz6454]

Always great work Steve!

[@overwatch2671]

Great tank replacement steve

[@mwolrich]

good job, you can adjust those legs to raise the tank the 1/2” you needed, not to mention leveling the tank at the same time.. noticed you cranked those legs all the way down, on the old tank some threads where showing, check the video ✅

[@mescanto89]

I noticed the front right leg of the new tank was floating. I was waiting for you to shim it or loosen the leg to make contact. Isn’t that going to warp the tank with all that weight?

[@mikes7639]

Not once you fill it up and put some weight on the legs

[@Nighthawke70]

AT&S tanks only have a 3 year warranty sold through Home Depot. HD's page selling the tank says 10 year limited. CAVEAT EMPTOR.

[@wmdayman]

🙂 Nice job again Steven

[@flyer617]

Impressive he did the job all by himself. The young guys need an entire crew, and it takes them longer.

[@anthonyesposito7]

Doubt it

[@Dave-so7sf]

I just pulled out (2) 275 gallon tanks out of my house by myself. Took them out through a bulkhead. Also brought down and connected the new one. I always tell people, if it was a 2000lb block of gold you’d figure a way to move it by yourself.

[@DAS-Videos]

The customer was smart changing that tank, it was ready to burst at that spot. I would say that the old tank was defective out of the factory, the metal looked to have cross contamination in that area. And why don't they coat the inside bottom with a better coating, it couldn't be but an extra 20 bucks to coat the bottom where the water and goop accumulates with an epoxy coating.

[@jayclark5912]

Extra valve is the belt and suspenders method. Its common in boating and aviation.

[@J-Colt]

Nice job Steven. Shame kinda cause that tank looks great on outside. Better than having a basement full of fuel though!

[@TheRAMBO9191]

Yea no cleaning that up mama

[@RobertKohut]

Nice job.... :-)

[@Bostonn617]

Steve where can I get those couplings? You just slide them over the two pips and it seals them ? I cut my old tank out just like yours in this video and the new one fits right in with two stub outs that I need to join with the orignal piping. I see you used those couplings. Do the supply houses have them and if so what size are they?

[@rodneyskinner7741]

Hello Steve!

[@hinspect]

Smurf Spunk, what an awful thought!😂

[@kellyg46]

I wasn't aware that dresser couplings were code on fill and vent lines. Never saw that in New York.

[@iamnoone.]

Howdy Steve and Molly

[@DAS-Videos]

Steve's still got it. I think he will feel fine through his 60's, which is still not that old.

[@michaelkatzenbach9478]

Those tank come from a supply house that kinda looked like a Granby tank they had 10 year warranty but have dropped to 3 year now and double in price and welds aren’t looking good

[@ericlyman6195]

Anyone know an approximate cost on this in New England? People around me want $4000. Seems high and I'm not confident enough to do it myself.

[@adamdavies163]

Probably a silly question, but why can't they plastic coat the bottom inside of these tanks? Same with compressors, difference being they have a tendency to explode!

[@keithN6]

They would last to long if they lined them with plastic.

[@jake-ps3bq]

I think it is from that Bio Oil. You do know it is made from old fries oil

[@williamdyckman9704]

Steve, any warranty on oil tanks?

[@michaellee695]

So the nervous Nellie was really a prudent Nellie.

[@markpowell1031]

That old tank had more craters than the moon. Lol

[@eddiehollner8801]

Hello Steve

[@stephanspielberger1152]

I´m really shocked that it is still possible to install single-walled oil tanks without further ground-protection in 2023. How can the standards in the US be so low when the old tank is the best example for hidden environmental danger??

[@johnd1561]

You should pitch the new tank towards output to prevent water from settling on the bottom of the tank. That's why old one failed, not pitched!

[@anthonyesposito7]

Water?

[@markvanmaanen5152]

@@anthonyesposito7 Condensation mostly. But any water will sink to the bottom of the tank and sit there rotting it out. Big problem with some old motorcycle gas tanks as well

[@johnd1561]

Yes water from condensation and any other source settles to bottom of tank. It's heavier than oil, and is the cause of tanks rusting out from the inside. If you pitch the tank, any excess water will settle in bottom of the oil filter, and be taken care of when maintenance is done.@@anthonyesposito7

[@Gamesfordawgs]

how much pitch we talking? one 2x4?

[@user-hh6mi7qi5s]

@@Gamesfordawgsone 2x4 should work, you can also adjust the legs on the discharge side 1 1/2 inches shorter.

[@robre6840]

"ya buddy" you been watchin jersey shore lately lol nice job stevo whats the warranty on a steel tank?

[@brandonpetrilla1731]

The oil tanks they are making, Nothing but quality there

[@SkyChaserCom]

That's some crazy internal pitting in that tank. Almost as if a bad / angry neighbor poured acid into his tank (?)

[@irgski]

Maybe use a water separator like they use in diesels to prevent water from entering the tank?

[@michaelkatzenbach9478]

You would need a big water separator because they are filling fast with a 1.25 inch fill pipe and under pressure. diesel engines use maybe 3/8 pipe at a much slower rate witch give the water time to separate.

[@johnrossi4846]

Hows the hearing?

[@brendachristy1813]

Oil tank pitched 1/4 inch per foot towards filter

[@bobgallo3775]

Good job,Steve. Hard to believe that the tank can rot from the inside.

[@johnmaguire9305]

Are you guys not able to use fibreglass oil tanks?

[@ronlovell5374]

No, not sure what region would approve this? Environmental risk, fire hazards, and insurance companies would never allow it.

[@richardreynolds9885]

Wondering if salt or acid got in with the water to corrode that quickly

[@iqbalmu]

Imagine if it was one of them pro press fittings. Wouldn't have been able to reuse the old fittings

[@ClickinChicken]

Water is an essential molecule in Biology, maybe the 'Bio slime' is transferring water molecule to tank. Or it's cheap Chinese metal. You said in last video, "if a Plumma says WOW, it means something."

[@johnphillipsplumbing7148]

Water is the universal solvent,given enough time,eventually it would consume everything on earth.

[@user-zl1bh2gk1b]

Perfect example of why you should install a Roth tank. Yes, they are more money but you will never need to worry about a leak. They are actually required in many towns here in Mass. Mine included.

[@ignatiusattard306]

just bought an oil tank from home Depot $1,050 ,3 years ago was $500 thanks to bindeneconomics ! roth tank had doubled up too

[@matthewgregory8218]

This is the detail office again? 0:19

[@michaellee695]

Steve, what is that orange rubbery plastic looking twisted rod that is in every one of your videos?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

its a 18" thing i use for my drop light to wrap it up .. i bought it at lowes .. great for extension cords ect www.lowes.com/pd/Nite-Ize-Gear-Tie-Reusable-Rubber-Twist-Tie-18-in-2-Pack-Bright-Orange/5001786439

[@bouchee2007]

whats the point behind the screw valve and the ball valve? redundancy?

[@ronlovell5374]

It's a "Firomatic" valve required by code in most regions with oil fuel. Something inside will melt with heat and close the fuel line automatically during a fire. One can hope it can buy enough time without possibly adding more fuel to the fire.

[@metalbill]

Is that kerosene? Or what’s it compare to?

[@brendachristy1813]

Not supposed to do that if it’s pitched nothing sits all gets burnt up.

[@mackfisher4487]

HOW WERE The saw blades

[@timmyshrall9456]

Can you use compression fittings on oil in mass?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

not legal

[@timmyshrall9456]

Thanks, haven't seen them in Maine. Love your videos

[@winkhvac62]

Tank price are crazy high my cost

[@Joop5000]

That is exactly how I do them to Steve, nipple with a 90 coming out bottom of tank and always a ball valve before the firomatic and filter. I dislike those brass angle fitting with the firomatic wheel upside down.

[@frankrizzo3915]

Would using FPPF oil treatment help?

[@svjones2911]

Hey Steven. Use hearing protection when using a sawzall on pipe or metal. Please!

[@w.miller7282]

Great job Steve! I do have to say I’d be looking to switch to gas heat if that was my home.

[@clearviewtechnical]

Mutch of that area doesn't have natural gas available.

[@jayclark5912]

Oil is most efficient if you live out in the sticks. Better than propane.

[@bert1913]

What is Smurf is jism?

[@skullen2286]

lonesome Nervous Nelly never misses an opportunity to get he-man Steve Lav to come back over, mama! xD

[@anthonyelectric6045]

Hey Steve were the ones in the ground any thicker? Imagine that one letting loose underground

[@zackmax7184]

Did they put Battery Acid in Her Oil?

[@jayclark5912]

You know they paid a pretty penny to have Steve deal with that shit. Cutting the tank is no fun.

[@tonym6920]

Hey Steve and Miss Molly! Workin’ again ya’ll. 👍👍. Great job Steve! Looks terrific!

[@bowdoin5063]

Any reason for not using a plastic tank

[@ronlovell5374]

Not allowed, massive easily pucturable exposed tank of fuel, indoors or out. Probably for environmental reasons, fire safety and insurance purposes. Would you want a plastic fuel tank on your car?

[@bowdoin5063]

@@ronlovell5374 They sell 300 gallon plastic heating fuel tanks here in Maine. there are plastic fuel tanks on ATV's, Tractors, Lawnmowers, ultralights and I think the list goes on

[@christopherhulse8385]

Nervous Nellie 😂

[@scotthill1278]

Chinese steel maybe?

[@ClickinChicken]

Almost, ha Looks like my commute to work in the North Star State! Their changing our flag right under out noses. ha! This is a rough job! Sit back and watch now.

[@rileypup9971]

Why is Minnesota changing there State flag ? You use to have a flag with the words Minnesota in it, now the proposed flag is just 3 colors and a eight sided star. Reminds me of fictitious flags we used in the military during war games to represent the communist enemy.

[@NightshiftCustom]

the water will always sit on the bottom and rust it out

[@johnd1561]

Not if you slope the tank towards the outlet, then the water will sit at the bottom of the oil filter, and get removed during filter replacement.

[@NightshiftCustom]

yes that is the idea but there is always some that don't make it out the tank somewhere@@johnd1561

[@j26a24d]

Gran trabajos muy bien lo acabó de realizar en new york $3500 dólares parts and labor

[@billmurphy9543]

Teflon

[@MrHowieZ1973]

We used to put zinc rods in the bottom of these tanks to keep them from rusting out . Old battleship trick, anode

[@mikehouser5430]

Not a cheap repair

[@adamcicciarelli238]

I don’t blame you Steve I hate them damn valves my self I prefer ball valve all the way

[@tccoggs]

Why not replace with a Roth tank?? They aren't that much more than the steel tank and they are double wall.

[@craigharding475]

The Chinese want to buy U.S. Steel Corp. Maybe they can make some improvements!

[@Pantallideth94]

Hey Steve, my kitchen exhaust fan is causing flue gas to backdraft into my house. Do you think just opening my kitchen window as a poor mans fix would solve that issue? Don't want to install a make up air system if I don't have to. In my head I feel like it should work since the kitchen fan will be drawing air from outside. But I'm no hvac guy

[@force311999]

ou can see the pinhole bubbles at 39:20

[@tomdale1313]

"One Man" money making machine, to pay for Molly the "HIGH" maintenance Mexican Doggie, thxs for sharing...

[@davidparizek6741]

Steven,you’re starting pretty early today 🤔

[@donhorn548]

A lot of water in her oil

[@danieltaylor4819]

Having had oil heat for many years, I'm very thankful that I was able to switch to natural gas a few years ago.

[@km7110]

How old was the tank

[@tedbell4416]

Doesn't look that old, probably made in china

[@stevenlavimoniere]

THE LADY SAID 30 YEAR BUT I AM NOT SO SURE ITS THAT OLD

[@km7110]

Got almost 50 years out of the one that was put in when my house was built. Had it replaced before it leaked was a outside tank was afraid it would leak at any time. I think your videos are great.

[@force311999]

the recessed ends with the edge welding is the old way they were made the newer ones are like the one he put in @@stevenlavimoniere