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Re: 1966 heating oil tank

Two things I have not noticed in any comments

Oil tanks can rot away from the inside. That is the usual way a basement tank starts to leak since the outside of the tank is protected from the weather. That said, removing the tank bottom deposits and sludge from the bottom may expose some pin holes that are being blocked or plugged up by that sludge. Spending $$$ to clean a tank may clean the leaks out and then you need a new tank ASAP!
Never put any oil from your old tank back into your new tank!!! So plan on running out of oil the day you are getting your new tank. Any combination of sludge and oil that is left in the old tank needs to be disposed of. Don't try to save a few dollars by putting 60 years of oil problems in your brand new tank.

Additionally, consider a double wall plastic tank like the Roth or Granby offerings.

EdTheHeaterMan

Re: 1966 heating oil tank

@ChrisJ I think the OP mentioned he had the side outlet for the oil and no one pitched tanks back in the old days.

Big question in my mind if those things even help but can't hurt.

To prevent sludge I used to promote a two pipe system to constantly filter the oil. But I am by myself on that one . For some reason everyone thinks a two pipe system is death. Leak in the return line is the only comment I get which I find crazy

EBEBRATT-Ed

Re: Is there a list of the best help forums for the various 'challenges' we encounter?

I agree with @EdTheHeaterMan , Heating help is the best!!!

Mike Holt electrical is the best I have found for electrical. But they have decided for liability reasons to only allow people licensed in the electrical trade, (Electricians, contractors and engineers) to participate on that forum.

That forum is one that like Heating Help the people that participate are respectful (for the most part) and they don't allow nasty stuff or swearing etc.

EBEBRATT-Ed