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NJ Oil Tank Locating and Tank Sweep Services

Posted on: March 9th, 2013 by Frank McGuire
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tank locating and tank sweep servicesNJ Oil Tank Locating and Tank Sweep Services

Tank locating in NJ is mandatory. Prior to purchasing any property, it is incumbent upon the buyer to hire tank sweep services so one can be certain that there is no oil tank underground and if there is then the home buyer would have to opt for oil tank removal. This is a mandate as per the building code in the state of NJ and many other states in the country as well as in many other countries.

Having an underground oil tank is not desirable for various reasons and the two most significant ones are financial liability out of any damage that the oil tank would cause, inevitably, to the property and the hazards to the environment, local surrounding including soil and land as well as the health of the residents and neighbors.

The two primary concerns that compel tank sweep or tank locating are leakages or oil spills and sinkholes. There can be many other damages to the property due to an old abandoned tank underground. Many homeowners are aware of such an oil tank being underground but most homebuyers have to find out unless being told by the seller. Tank locating is also necessary because the insurance companies normally do not cover any expenses that are incurred due to damage caused by underground oil tanks and if there is an expense of anywhere from $10,000 up to $100,000 which would be unavoidable in case of any damage, the new homeowner or the homebuyer would have to bear the entire amount. Thus, tank sweep is necessary and after tank locating, oil tank removal is imperative. Either the tanks must be removed completely or they should be back filled properly according to the building codes issued by the municipalities.

Here are a few aspects you may wish to look at to know if you have to hire tank sweep services.

  • Properties that were built before 1975 would typically have underground oil tanks because of the natural gas heat that was prevalently used back then.
  • If there is an oil tank above the ground for the purpose of providing fuel to heat water or for home heating purposes then there may be an underground oil tank as well.
  • If you find pipes that are in any specific part of your home such as the driveway or simply protruding out from the ground somewhere then that is an indication as well.
  • At times, some pipes or extra lines would be present in the basement originating from somewhere outside which may not have any utility you can think of right now.

Tank locating is not difficult provided you hire efficient tank sweep services from an experienced and licensed contractor or company. Using special and sophisticated metal detectors and various tank sweep methods, expert technicians can easily cater to tank locating and can help you with oil tank removal. Such an exercise, at the least the tank sweep to know if there is one, should be done by every home buyer.

 

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Oil Tank Cleaning Services

Posted on: March 9th, 2013 by Frank McGuire
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Home heating oil tank removalOil tank cleaning is an essential form of preventative maintenance that ensures the quality of your oil tank. The practice of oil tank cleaning in place and before extraction can be very difficult, but yields effective results. If this is not possible sludge and debris collect in oil tanks. This requires the time consuming task of cleaning the tank using equipment specially designed for removing material from oil tanks. Sludge build up is detrimental to all aspects associated with oil tanks and there operation. To ensure that sludge buildup does not occur, regular checkups and cleanings are required.

Tank locating is the first step in oil tank maintenance. New machinery developed to aid with oil tank cleaning has almost eliminated the use of man power to do the task of oil tank cleaning. Since this duty can be hazardous it is performed much easier and effectively by machines operated by trained professionals. This allows for optimal cleaning levels in the tanks and vessels. Transfer systems and pumping solutions have made oil tank cleaning a service that is readily available and needed for your tanks.

Transfer systems used to clean oil tanks resemble giant vacuums. They use suction to remove liquid, sludge and other items found in these large tanks. However, the amount of suction available using this machinery is much more powerful than that of a household vacuum. The remaining liquids are store in containers and left in separate holding areas until the tank is completely clean. It is important that only trained professionals handle these materials due to their hazardous properties.

The hardest part of oil tank cleaning involves getting rid of the scale from the walls of the tank. This procedure requires tank cleaning heads that are designed specifically for this purpose. This machinery involves dispersing water in large quantities and high speeds. The high water pressure is effective in removing the scale from the oil tank walls and ensuring that the tank is clean. This water pressure is precise enough to get in all crevices that are impossible to reach manually. This process does involve the use of machinery that should only be operated by people in the know.

If entry into the tank is needed to ensure proper cleaning, then they must be supervised during this process. Protective gear is needed and sometimes breathing masks are required to ensure safety. If anything goes wrong the person outside the tank is trained to act quickly and responsibly.

Oil tank cleaning is a difficult and arduous task, but if performed by trained professionals is very effective in assuring that oil tank cleaning is achieved. This task is needed to ensure that your oil tank runs properly over time. Regular maintenance without extraction will lengthen the use of your oil tank. However, trained professionals can remove sludge and buildup through the use of machinery and innovative technology. Ineffective oil tanks full of sludge and debris will be a thing of the past that will not affect your oil tank’s operating abilities.

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