Diesel transfer tank

[MapleLeafFarmer]

Been down this rabbit hole. Started with two 55 gallon steel drums that started to form surface rust inside. Switched to white plastic drums and had one crack on me. Fortunately it cracked above the fuel level. After that I found a 100 gallon aluminum tank off a Freighliner truck at the salvage yard. I think I paid $80 for it.

I have a $65 eBay 12V pump, hose, nozzle setup. Last year I bought a auto shutoff nozzle for another $30 and added a goldenrod filter. Plumbed it with PVC pipe.

I have a local delivery company fill it and still pay a little less than on road pump price.

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looks fantastic and your idea of fuel tank off a semi has me thinking as I have a highway tractor wrecking yard very close by.

one comment though.... I was told once PVC for pure diesel is no problems. But for biodiesel blends due to the solvent used in the bio diesel it softens some types of rubbers and pvc fairly quickly.

For sure I am no expert just something I was told once. Maybe something to research?

 

[Gaspasser]

First use of the new transfer tank today to fill tractor and rented Cat 315. Fittings were dry except for a slight leak at nozzle swivel. Bit of jockeying to get hose to reach and power from my car battery but managed. Going to move tank up closer to top of hill where the action is once I level a spot and finish a shed to protect from elements.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

First use of the new transfer tank today to fill tractor and rented Cat 315. Fittings were dry except for a slight leak at nozzle swivel. Bit of jockeying to get hose to reach and power from my car battery but managed. Going to move tank up closer to top of hill where the action is once I level a spot and finish a shed to protect from elements.

Do yourself a favor, put the tank on a trailer and a battery with a solar charger.
Then it's good to go all the time.