Q. How can I store the kerosene needed to run an oil furnace?
1 Answer
For household applications, kerosene is usually stored outdoors or in the garage inside a dedicated oil tank. These need to be built to hold oil and installed by professionals to make sure everything is in place, but when everything goes well, an oil tank can safely store kerosene for years. And when you order your fuel from a kerosene Yorkshire, it will typically be delivered straight into the house’s oil tank.
If you don’t have a tank or want to store more kerosene than your tank supports, there are a few other options available. The safest way to store kerosene is to put it in tightly-sealed metal containers. And store it away from direct sunlight in a cool and well-ventilated area.
Plastic can also be used to store kerosene, but you need to be careful. The fuel will react with common types of plastic containers. You’ll need to find plastic kerosene gallons that are labeled as being able to safely contain the fuel.
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