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Thread: Oil spill from burner filter
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12-15-2007, 12:42 PM #1
Oil spill from burner filter
Other issues with this boiler/burner aside, what sort of clean-up is required where there is oil leakage onto an interior concrete slab?
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12-15-2007, 01:08 PM #2
Re: Oil spill from burner filter
[quote=Michael Thomas;27390.. what sort of clean-up is required where there is oil leakage onto an interior concrete slab?[/quote]
Michael,
EPA or Get it Clean?
Kitty litter and Garage floor cleaner (Auto Parts Store) cleans it.
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12-15-2007, 01:20 PM #3
Re: Oil spill from burner filter
More like "full compliance". Around here I rarely see an operating oil system, the concern is mostly buried tanks from decommissioned oil burners. And I was wondering if that degree of spillage could be a big an issue as say a slow drip from an interior tank.
What's the correct recommendation when reporting this, and what's my documentation for it?
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12-15-2007, 01:55 PM #4
Re: Oil spill from burner filter
Try this. Scroll down to Oil Line Leaks. Other good info also.
Defects in Heating Oil Tank Installations, Oil Tanks, and Heating Oil Piping - Home Inspection Report Language
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12-15-2007, 02:55 PM #5
Re: Oil spill from burner filter
David,
Thanks. I found this interesting as well: "(also) air may be drawn into the oil line when the fuel unit is pumping, this can lead to improper system operation and even loss of heat in the building. " Had not thought of that.
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12-15-2007, 06:57 PM #6
Re: Oil spill from burner filter
Michael, any good HVAC supply house carries special deodorizing oil dry for such small spills such as Sweet Air Powder by Com-Star. It is essentially Fuller's earth ground into a fine flour, which when rubbed in will draw oil out of the pores of the concrete. I speak from first hand experience. If you had gallons that flooded under the slab, then it becomes either a hidden defect or major bucks to repair.
A Tiger Loop will remove the air.
HTH,
Bob
Keep the fire in the fireplace.
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12-15-2007, 07:16 PM #7
Re: Oil spill from burner filter
Thanks!
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