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We have a 5,000 gallon underground tank for #2 oil. It failed pressure test this week.
Does anyone have experience on removal/installation? Things to watch our for? Vendors?
We are in Westchester County.
Don't use coast line. The broke our water main when removing the tank, which caused a major headache for us.
Have you thought about switching to Natural Gas? We had 22 oil burners. With the exception of removing the tanks, National Grid paid to install the pipes and Natural Gas Burners. For our 150 unit co-op we are currently saving over $90,000 a year by switching to Natural Gas. Plus we save on maintenance, since the oil burners were old and break often. 3 years maintenance free on the gas burners.
Chances are, based on an apples to apples comparison of 2010 fuel costs, if you burned Natural Gas in 2010 instead of Oil you spent at least 25% less on fuel...certainly true if you purchased gas from a marketer instead of Grid.
If you are found to be "service adequate" by Grid they will consider upgrading your capacity at no charge. If your demand permits a Firm gas rate you could apply through NYSERDA's Multifamily performance program for significant financial assitance to possibly fund other energy projects.
You would have to decommission existing oil tank...yet the savings are well worth it. Converting to gas is the smartest strategic investment a building can make...unless you can find a stock that will return at least 50 to 75% of initial investment in less than 12 monthsthen your best investment is a gas conversion.
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I have done several.. Spend a little more and ensure it is done right as not to have EPA and other Agency issues.
I have used Eastman Boiler & Tank @ 718-378-3000 with great success.
Dual Fuel Boiler?
Is it under a sidewalk vault or inside the building? You may want to redo the actual room or housing area while it is empty.
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