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Posted by RBM on May 10, 2009, 5:06 pm
>>>I need to transfer K1 kerosene from my delivery trailer to my tank 50
>>>ft
>>> away. I have priced hoses made for fuels, and a 50 ft length is
>>> $200-300.
>>> Any reason why I cannot us a commercial grade, 3/4 inch hose like the
>>> one
>>> shown in this link ? This hose would be used **only** for this
>>> purpose,
>>> and would be used no more than two times a year.
>>> Any comments or advice would be welcome.
>>> Thank you.
>>> James
>>>
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200218424_200218424
>>>I'm sure it's not the proper thing to use. The fuel probably deteriorates
>>>the hose material. There's probably 20 federal laws prohibiting it's use,
>>>but I've been dumping about 500 gallons of heating oil from an above
>>>ground tank to an underground tank each year for about five years now,
>>>using a cheap garden hose and a gear pump. I just make sure to keep a
>>>close eye out for problems while the transfer is going on
> I'm just curious: what kind of 'problems' do you keep an eye out for that
> you can actually solve after you visually note them happening?
> jc
>blown hose, or any leaks
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> away. I have priced hoses made for fuels, and a 50 ft length is
> $200-300.
> Any reason why I cannot us a commercial grade, 3/4 inch hose like the one
> shown in this link ? This hose would be used **only** for this purpose,
> and would be used no more than two times a year.
> Any comments or advice would be welcome.
> Thank you.
> James
>