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Installing a second (bleed) line on a new oil tank pktaske 02-10-2007
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Posted by pktaske on February 10, 2007, 11:02 am


I just put in a new above ground 275 gal tank to replace my old 550
underground which is approaching 20 years. Anyway, I'm about to run
the copper line to the burner and I notice I have a bleed line coming
back from the burner to my old tank. My question: how do I route the
return line back into the tank? Through one of the 2" openings on the
top? How do I adapt the 3/8" copper through this 2" opening?

thanks...


Posted by Speedy Jim on February 10, 2007, 11:19 am


pktaske wrote:
> I just put in a new above ground 275 gal tank to replace my old 550
> underground which is approaching 20 years. Anyway, I'm about to run
> the copper line to the burner and I notice I have a bleed line coming
> back from the burner to my old tank. My question: how do I route the
> return line back into the tank? Through one of the 2" openings on the
> top? How do I adapt the 3/8" copper through this 2" opening?
>
> thanks...
>

Drop the copper tube thru a compression fitting.
The tube should extend to within ~3" of the tank bottom.

Be sure the lines are *well* protected from any kind of
damage. Include required shutoff valve(s) on the
suction line.

Although you could use the burner as a one-pipe system,
running the return line will make for a better running
burner.

Jim

Posted by Speedy Jim on February 10, 2007, 11:45 am


Speedy Jim wrote:

> pktaske wrote:
>
>> I just put in a new above ground 275 gal tank to replace my old 550
>> underground which is approaching 20 years. Anyway, I'm about to run
>> the copper line to the burner and I notice I have a bleed line coming
>> back from the burner to my old tank. My question: how do I route the
>> return line back into the tank? Through one of the 2" openings on the
>> top? How do I adapt the 3/8" copper through this 2" opening?
>>
>> thanks...
>>
>
> Drop the copper tube thru a compression fitting.
> The tube should extend to within ~3" of the tank bottom.
>
> Be sure the lines are *well* protected from any kind of
> damage. Include required shutoff valve(s) on the
> suction line.
>
> Although you could use the burner as a one-pipe system,
> running the return line will make for a better running
> burner.
>
> Jim


Source for ready-made bushing adapters:
http://www.oil-equip-mfg.com/docs/productsduplexbushings.html
http://www.highfield-mfg.com/oilvalves/OILVLV19/dtb_fitting.htm
and valves:
http://www.highfield-mfg.com/oilvalves/index.html

Parts like these can be found at a supply house.

Posted by pktaske on February 10, 2007, 11:46 am


> pktaske wrote:
> > I just put in a new above ground 275 gal tank to replace my old 550
> > underground which is approaching 20 years. Anyway, I'm about to run
> > the copper line to the burner and I notice I have a bleed line coming
> > back from the burner to my old tank. My question: how do I route the
> > return line back into the tank? Through one of the 2" openings on the
> > top? How do I adapt the 3/8" copper through this 2" opening?
>
> > thanks...
>
> Drop the copper tube thru a compression fitting.
> The tube should extend to within ~3" of the tank bottom.
>
> Be sure the lines are *well* protected from any kind of
> damage. Include required shutoff valve(s) on the
> suction line.
>
> Although you could use the burner as a one-pipe system,
> running the return line will make for a better running
> burner.
>
> Jim

Do I drill into the tank for the return line or use one of the 2"
openings?


Posted by Speedy Jim on February 10, 2007, 12:12 pm


pktaske wrote:


>
> Do I drill into the tank for the return line or use one of the 2"
> openings?
>


Ah. Use bushing in the 2" tapped opening.

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