Emergency Removal and Re-installation of Basement Oil Tank
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CommTank provided an emergency oil tank replacement for this customer in Salem, NH on the Sunday before the Christmas holiday. Prior to the work being done a permit was obtained from the Salem Fire Department and work was inspected at the job completion.
We removed their original basement oil tank and replaced it with a standard Granby oil storage tank. The vent pipe was located close the exhaust of the dryer which is not recommended because oil fumes can be pulled in through the vent hose when the dryer is off. CommTank technicians moved the vent 2 feet to the left of the dryer vent to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes.
Here are the steps taken to replace the oil tank:
Oil Tank Removal
- Cut the steel oil tank using a nibbler
- Removed all pumpable contents and tank bottom
- Cleaned the inside of the heating oil tank
- Removed and transported the oil tank and associated piping to a licensed scrap yard
Granby Oil Tank Installation
- Provided and installed a 275-gallon Granby aboveground storage tank
- Provided and installed new 3/8-inch copper fuel return oil line to the existing boiler
- Installed new fill and vent piping on top of the tank and painted piping to protect from rust
- Installed new vent alarm, oil control safety valve, fuel gauge, filter and piping according to NFPA 31, “Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment”.
Project Categories
Above Ground Tank Installation |
Above Ground Tank Removal |
Oil Spill Cleanup |
Oil Tank Replacement |
Remediation |
Underground Tank Removal
About the Author: Dan Hoag
Dan Hoag has worked in the environmental and tank storage industry for 16 years. Dan’s range of expertise includes designing systems for oil spill clean-ups, treating soil contamination through "in situ" oxidation and testing, and inspecting underground storage tank systems. As head of Marketing and Information Technologies at CommTank, Dan draws from field experience to write about fuel, water and chemical storage technologies, and the regulations that affect them. He has developed training courses in home inspection, underground storage tank operator, ultrasonic thickness and tank tightness testing. Over the past decade, Dan has published over 60 articles about industry trends and has documented commercial, residential, and environmental projects through illustration, videos, and photography. When Dan unplugs from technology, he spends his time backyard farming, hiking, and kayaking, while masquerading as a hockey player during the wee hours of the morning.
Dan Hoag has worked in the environmental and tank storage industry for 16 years. Dan’s range of expertise includes designing systems for oil spill clean-ups, treating soil contamination through "in situ" oxidation and testing, and inspecting underground storage tank systems. As head of Marketing and Information Technologies at CommTank, Dan draws from field experience to write about fuel, water and chemical storage technologies, and the regulations that affect them. He has developed training courses in home inspection, underground storage tank operator, ultrasonic thickness and tank tightness testing. Over the past decade, Dan has published over 60 articles about industry trends and has documented commercial, residential, and environmental projects through illustration, videos, and photography. When Dan unplugs from technology, he spends his time backyard farming, hiking, and kayaking, while masquerading as a hockey player during the wee hours of the morning.