Oil tanks are specially designed. While oil is the fuel that they are supposed to hold, other things can get into the oil. These items can cause damage to the interior of the tank or prevent the flow of oil to the heating source. Occasionally, these tanks have to be completely drained and cleaned to ensure that they continue to maintain their integrity. Here are some situations in which a tank cleaning is needed.
Water is the enemy of many things including oil tanks. A high humidity level introduces water into the tank. Since this water can rust the tank, the water must be cleaned out of the system before it causes damage. If the water gets into the heating system, it can also cause major damage to the furnace. Any time there is a buildup of excess water, a Tank Cleaning Kansas is needed.
Some microorganisms like to feed off of the some of the stuff in oil. Over time, this causes a buildup of sludge. If the buildup becomes thick enough, it will impede the flow of oil in the system. This sludge can block piping systems. This accumulation is also bad for the tank’s integrity since it can trap water next to the surface of the tank. This will speed up rusting in the system.
Metal flakes and dirt can also get into the oil tanks. Metal flakes can accumulate from rust spots in the tank. Dirt can get in when the oil tank is opened for filling. While these contaminates are usually minimal, they can build up over time. This adds to the sludge pile. It can also cause damage to piping and your furnace system. Having metal in the oil system is a problem throughout the entire system. A periodic Tank Cleaning Kansas is needed to prevent the metal from making it into the furnace.
These are some of the items that can accumulate in the oil tanks. Like all systems, a periodic cleaning is needed to ensure that all of the contaminates are cleaned out of the system. For more information on getting your oil tank cleaned, contact ORI Environmental.
