Old gas in my pressure tank.

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I've got old metal 5gallon pressure gas tank that has old gas/oil in it. The gas it close to two years old, and the tank is 3/4 full.<br /><br />I'd like to empty the tank, if I can just get the gas into a bucket (like the ones you use for changeing the oil or a car/truck) I can get rid of it.<br /><br />Whats the best way to get the gas out of the tank without making a mess?

 

[roscoe]

Re: Old gas in my pressure tank.

Set the tank on a table or the tailgate of dads truck.<br />Use a siphon hose to transfer gas to a bucket on the ground.<br /><br />You can use a plain piece of plastic tubing, or can buy a cheap siphon at an auto parts store for $5.

 

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Re: Old gas in my pressure tank.

Would a old garden hose work?

 

[roscoe]

Re: Old gas in my pressure tank.

It may.<br />But it is going to be awfully tough to get the siphon started, if it is the standard 50' hose.<br />Also making it tougher is the large diameter, and the stiffness of the hose will make it hard to handle.<br /><br />3/8 to 1/2 inch clear plastic tube is about the best. 6 feet long. SHould only cost a buck at a hardware store.

 

[backdraft]

Re: Old gas in my pressure tank.

ryan, Cabela's sells a nice siphon hose for $8 bucks and it works very well. nevjb