oil tank help with pictures

RoosterBoy

hi i was wondering if this will work on my new oil tank fill pipe

starting from the top fill part of the pipe it go's
18" down
90 elbow
15" over
90 elbow
14" down
90 elbow
28" over
90 elbow
10" down in the tank

will this work it's all 2" black iron pipe
thanks

RoosterBoy

i was thinking of useing 90's because all the plumbing stores are closed today. but i decided not to use them i will waite till monday when the plumbing store opens and buy 45's and use them i think the way i have it layed out now would take a long time for the oil guy to fill the tank

thanks

ed wallace

oil tank piping

you are in over your head call your oil co

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oiltank

you need swing joints it is code call a pro

RoosterBoy

i will ask at the plumbing supply house monday for swing joints thanks very much guys that makes sence and will work much better i will use them for the vent also

curiousity kills

oil tank

A swing joint is in the piping desighn not a fitting you buy.

tommyoil

Screwing pipe together is NOT rocket science.

However, with everyone here having your safety in mind, it probably would not be a bad idea to have a pro take a look. If you choose to go it alone, my suggestion would be to come out of the tank top with a 28" piece of 2" pipe with a 2" elbow on it. Screw a 2" close nipple into that. Screw another 2" elbow onto that. (theres your swing joint). Then get you measurement through the wall. Cut appropriate size to get you through the wall. Keep that piece going to the outside pitched toward the tank.Once outside, another elbow, close nipple and another ell( voila, another swing joint) will get you straight. Screw another nip of whatever size you need to get you to your fill box( the piece that the oil truck hooks up to). Oh yeah, dont forget the pressure test or your basement just may be your new oil tank. Its not hard if you know how. Just know where to draw the line between where your experience ends, and a professionals begins. If you have the slightest doubt in your abilities,do yourself a favor and call a pro. The environmental disaster you save may be your own. Good luck!!!

Firedragon_4

There is no code that calls out

swing-joints except on underground tanks, FACT!

Good idea, yes!

Good industry practice, YES!

Should it be in the codes, YES, YES, YES, but it ain't!

Robert O'Connor_7

RoosterBoy!!!!

Step away from the tank. You are a disaster in the making. If you mess up this install, you not only will be putting yourself at risk, but your family and neigbors too...PLEASE! DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS INSTALLATION....p.s. I have a bad feeling that this will not go well.
Robert O'Connor/NJ

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oiltank

I BELIEVE YOU!!!! my bad now I know.