Aux tanks under 50 gallons

[Chainbreaker]

A lot of good info, with examples of do's & dont's pictures, regarding safe storage of above ground fuel contained in this PDF.

 

[Chainbreaker]

If looking for a used HHO tank, pay particular attention to the support leg construction. I've seen quite a few of the type shown in the picture on pg 18 of the ^above^ linked PDF that shows how it can fail under the weight of its fuel load contents.

 

[Bmxenbrett]

Unless your useing 230gal in a year i would stay away from HHO tanks. Yes you can just put 50gal in it but will get major condensation if not completly full.

 

[tktsales]

I have a 90 gallon tank from something like a Ryder truck. Its long a flat. Has a connection on the back for pickup, The tag says its 90 gallon with 75 gallon usable or something like that so I assume its pulling an inch or so off the bottom. What I like about it is it has a spot for a fuel gauge.. Here is my setup which I also have a transfer pump on this so I can fuel my other equipment and keep the fuel turned over often enough.

 

[royalflush55]

I have a 90 gallon tank from something like a Ryder truck. Its long a flat. Has a connection on the back for pickup, The tag says its 90 gallon with 75 gallon usable or something like that so I assume its pulling an inch or so off the bottom. What I like about it is it has a spot for a fuel gauge.. Here is my setup which I also have a transfer pump on this so I can fuel my other equipment and keep the fuel turned over often enough.


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90 gallon tank filled 80% full is close to 75 gallon usable. Never fill these tanks completely full and let sit for extended periods of time. Fuel has to have room to expand when it heats up.

 

[Light in the Dark]

You mean like these drum caps? Sure seems like cheap insurance. Of course, I would also want to make sure the bottom is sitting on something (a couple of 4x6 cut-off pieces, pavers or whatever serves the purpose) that keeps it up off ground & from collecting moisture against the bottom.

Yes, thats what I was referencing. My tanks are on poured concrete, but sitting on top of containment vessels: https://www.zoro.com/eagle-drum-spi...MIrcq6ytfy4gIVAUSGCh0eBgNiEAQYASABEgLIaPD_BwE

 

[tobyS]

How about the smaller 30 gal plastics?

 

[Light in the Dark]

You have to check for markings on the containers. The specific gravity is of particular concern, if a container will hold what you want. Here is some basic background info: https://www.newpig.com/cracking-the-code-explaining-un-ratings/c/8011?show=All

 

[Josephml21]

As usual tons of great information! You guys rock!

 

[csheath]

Since you want to be under 50 gallons and budget isn't a concern you could look at the 32 gallon fuel cells at Summit.

 

[Light in the Dark]

You can always find a transfer tank locally (craigslist, etc) from a vehicle, that would work well too if you can provide a solid mounting off the ground for it.

 

[Zed254]

I grabbed one of these from a local supplier - search Ebay for 'Military Surplus 50 Gallon MRAP Fuel Tank' : my seller took a lower offer than what you see posted. I remember a GovLiq auction where these were going in lots of 10 or 15 and they moved for around $50 (https://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=11735083&convertTo=USD) each. Anyway, these are very nice tanks: supply tube is already installed as is the roll over breather. I built a 4x4 wooden base on casters and have been happy with the result. I added a level indicator and an extra roll over breather because I bought one before I received the tank. I cover it with a canvas furniture cover for storage.

 

[Light in the Dark]

Thats a stout little pig, I like it!

 

[Bmxenbrett]

Thats a really nice tank ZED!