Ibc tank cleaning

[jason20581]

Been offered a 1000ltr ibc tank but it’s been used for central heating oil. What’s the best way/product to clean it?

Many thanks

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[marc674]

Central heating oil is basically diesel. I don't think you stand that much of a chance of cleaning it 100%

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[Mark Lynch]

I bought one that has been sterilised after being used allegedly for corn product. Oil maybe.

So my RO output is about 14 to 18ppm all good. But after the first 9 inches went in the tank I was getting 84 ppm on the output. Have let that out and next  I will try to fill the whole tank and see what I get. If still rubbish I will flush and repeat, if still no good will bite the bullet and get another IBC.

 

[jason20581]

I bought one that has been sterilised after being used allegedly for corn product. Oil maybe.
So my RO output is about 14 to 18ppm all good. But after the first 9 inches went in the tank I was getting 84 ppm on the output. Have let that out and next  I will try to fill the whole tank and see what I get. If still rubbish I will flush and repeat, if still no good will bite the bullet and get another IBC.

The ibc is a freebie, suppose there’s no harm getting it, cleaning it, rinse it then repeat a few times. If the ppm is still coming out high I will simply pass the tank on to someone who can make use of it. Nothing ventured nothing gained [emoji38]


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[Nudel]

Got one used for free,it was not worth it for the amount of work needed to get it cleaned. I used far too much time on it, even building a surface skimmer to get rid of the oil.. just buy a properly cleaned one