I am going to install a new oil tank outside to replace an aging one in the basement. The basement is finished so moving the tank will make the room it is in larger. Anyway, I have three locations that I could go with. I am sure two of them may need additional considerations or may not work at all.
First, next to the house. Not my preference but best/easiest choice.
Second, next to a shed, about 30 feet from the point of entry into house so line would be buried. Oil tank would still be higher than furnace.
Third, 15' from point of entry into house BUT tank will be lower than furnace so I imagine some time of pump will be needed.
It will be 275 gal above ground tank. I plan on running 1/2" line inside pvc to house. I am going to draw from the top of the tank. I plan on building a "shed" around tank. Tank will be on a 6" concrete pad.
I prefer #3, does anyone see any reason why it would not work? Will I need some type of pump? If so what is it called?
Thanks,
Joe
First, next to the house. Not my preference but best/easiest choice.
Second, next to a shed, about 30 feet from the point of entry into house so line would be buried. Oil tank would still be higher than furnace.
Third, 15' from point of entry into house BUT tank will be lower than furnace so I imagine some time of pump will be needed.
It will be 275 gal above ground tank. I plan on running 1/2" line inside pvc to house. I am going to draw from the top of the tank. I plan on building a "shed" around tank. Tank will be on a 6" concrete pad.
I prefer #3, does anyone see any reason why it would not work? Will I need some type of pump? If so what is it called?
Thanks,
Joe