Removal of oil storage tank

[LordFrederickIII]

I have in the cellar what I believe to be an old oil container. However, I can't see anywhere the inlet or outlet for the oil, nor can I see any connection to the Honeywell Oil heater (last serviced 1974!).

Its approx 7ftx7ftx7ft and sounds hollow when I tap on it (both at the top and bottom. Thats not to say there isn't some sludge in there though). Appears to have been bought into the cellar in large sections and then welded together.

I want to free up some space, so what is the best way to get of it? As it possibly may have oil inside, am I best leaving it to a professional?

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[xr4x4]

Does it have a filler cap at the top?

Anyway I can't imagine anyone would think it was a good idea to install a oil tank inside a building!

 

[LordFrederickIII]

Nope, its solid all over.

 

[TheVictorian]

Cut a door into it and use it as a panic room!

 

[LordFrederickIII]

Cut a door into it and use it as a panic room!

Lol, for all I know there maybe dead bodies inside it!

 

[Burnerman]

If it is a tank - and it sure looks like it.....it must have a filler neck somewhere ( maybe to the outside) and an outlet pipe.
Maybe it was dropped in before the cellar had a ceiling?
John

 

[mattylad]

Put a steel door in it and make it a safe

 

[KenGMac]

LordFrederickIII, Hi

If the tank was used to contain kerosene which was used to supply the old Honeywell Oil heater (last serviced 1974!), I would be very, very cautious about what you do with the tank.

This is a project for a tank cleaning firm who will also remove it for you.

This is not a job for any jack the lad scrap dealer, any residual oil will go bang if someone uses an angle grinder or flame cutter on it to remove it.