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my tank in a tank build wkth a few questions
« on: April 26, 2013, 05:32:07 PM »
Great site with alot of great info. I've been planning this build for some time now. I've got a 500 gallon oil tank im going to use for my water tank and a 150 gallon tank that will be my firebox.  The flu will extend out the back of the firebox be in the water and exit thru the water tank.  There it will tee and go vertical that way I have a cleanout. The oil tank has alot of sludge inside of it. I was thinking about burning it out. My water tank aka firebox is rusty on the outside. How is everyone cleaning these tank so you don't end up with rusty water ? Is there some sort of paint or coating I could apply to the inside of the water tank and the outside of the water tank to help with keeping the water clean ?   
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Re: my tank in a tank build wkth a few questions
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2013, 04:26:03 PM »
got some work done on my firebox

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Re: my tank in a tank build wkth a few questions
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2013, 05:40:19 PM »
Looks good!

I don't know what to tell you about cleaning the oil tank. We used to just let them burn off but there are 2 down-sides to that method; one is that it takes a fair amount of heat to get the stuff burning, and two is that once it gets burning you'll have a TON of black smoke!

What was the 150 gallon tank before you re-purposed it to the firebox? Propane tank?
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Re: my tank in a tank build wkth a few questions
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2013, 05:48:37 PM »
thanks.  the 150 gallon tank was a water tank on a cement truck before I cut it open. I aqquired two of them for free can't beat Free lol
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Re: my tank in a tank build wkth a few questions
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2013, 02:28:33 PM »
got the door frame welded together and put in place today. firebox is almost all done . about to stsrt on water tank i!

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Re: my tank in a tank build wkth a few questions
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2013, 09:56:30 PM »
Been getting a lot done lately. Firebox is done and ready to go in water tank. Gkt my stand made tonight wayed tanj welded to the stand and the supply and return pipes welded in . Also got the drain welded in. Now I just have to weld in bungs for the aquastat and the therometer. I'm not sure were the best place for the aquastat will be. Any ideas are welcome.y

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Re: my tank in a tank build wkth a few questions
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2013, 07:02:49 PM »
Got my flu welded in tonight and cleanout cap installed

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Re: my tank in a tank build wkth a few questions
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2013, 08:29:39 PM »
Been getting a lot done. Almost ready to go get spray foam insulated.

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Re: my tank in a tank build wkth a few questions
« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2013, 12:31:37 PM »
Stupid phone put the pics upside down . I'm sorry about that.
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Re: my tank in a tank build wkth a few questions
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2013, 05:40:23 PM »
 :P No big deal, i just turned my laptop upside down  :thumbup:
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