Outdoor Kerosene Fuel Tank Cleaning

[bbraden01]

Hi, I have a 275 gallon exterior kersosene fuel tank. I recently rebuilt my Monitor 2400 heater and I was wondering if there was anything I should/could do to clean the fuel tank? I just replaced the fuel filter, but before I return the fuel flow I was wondering if there was a way to check for water or excess sludge in the tank? There is no valve on the bottom of the tank for easy checking and I know the water goes to the bottom. I was thinking of using a piece of tubing attached to a boat fuel primer to create a gravity fed suction tube to check for water on the bottom of the tank...thought or suggestions? The tank is full at the moment too.

Brandon

[HayZee518]

fuel tank

the amount of fuel really doesnt matter kero will float on water. a long piece of poly pipe that reaches the bottom through the bung hole connected to a bilge pump will suck water out of the tank. Put it into a glass jar so if there is any water the kero will filter out and float to the top. they make a paste that you could put at the end of a dipstick, if water present it will turn a pink color.

[bbraden01]

Thanks Hayzee!