We were about to recommend your video on how a tank is installed to somebody who asked on our youtube channel, until we saw you put the tank gauge on. Not only is it installed with the float over the fill pipe, every time we deliver we will be putting 80 gallons a min pressure right on the float - - it should be where the float is on the other side of the tank. Its also too long and going to hit the end of the tank in that position. On top of that you guys are bending the rods that connect the float. If you are installing a gauge in an empty tank its really important that you lift the swing arm/float so it spins in place. You take the glass off and pull up on the rod and force the float all the way up as you spin it. What this installer did is just spin it in place. Those rod the float is attached too are too long to clear the sides of the oil tank. So as you spin you are bending the rods. The gauge is no longer accurate and can get stuck down the road and not work. A problem for oil companies like us that have to keep these tanks filled.
So in regard to your comment about the rods getting bent on insides of tank, the round piece on the bottom of the rod has the ability to spin around so as its turning inside of the tank it is not getting hung up. Correct me if I'm wrong but it just seems this piece is meant for that purpose.
What I don’t under stand on a new install why are they using unions on the fill pipe also on the vent pipe that gives more places for leaks it’s less work to use solid pipes up to the elbows. Also why run the copper pipes from the bottom of the tank were the sludge and moisture is.. that bung is for draining moisture. I would use black pipe to an elbow then a quarter turn valve with a plug on the end. Bring the copper from the top where you can raise the pipe up out of any sludge plus less risk of leaks. I don’t understand why you use a smaller vent pipe then the fill pipe that puts pressure on the tank with time and the tank getting weak spots could cause a leak when filling. Can you imagine what that plastic drip pan will look like in 15 years I don’t believe it would contain a leak.
Firstly: Managers never allow for enough materials for installation; dope, pipe, nipples, etc. Only those installers that "work independently get paid enough to do this work". An independent makes between $85-$110 an hour; before taxes or about $50 an hour. That's sustainable for a family,...if the spouse works too. If you work for an oil outfit...you're lucky to get $22-23 an hour, then medical deductions, deductions for lunches, uniforms,...etc. By the end of the day and taxes...one can't even bring home $900 a week; to break their' backs. We wonder why such a shortage exists for technicians...who know alot...and get paid "a little".
How is the tank supposed to be inspected on the back side seam tight against the wall in the indoor installation? This video was obviously made by an inexperienced company and/or tradesman. Also why would you place a 10 gallon emergency drain pan under a 275 gallon oil tank? There is plenty more, though I am not being compensated to critique your failed Installation video.
You installed the level gauge backwards. When filling you'll break the level float
We were about to recommend your video on how a tank is installed to somebody who asked on our youtube channel, until we saw you put the tank gauge on. Not only is it installed with the float over the fill pipe, every time we deliver we will be putting 80 gallons a min pressure right on the float - - it should be where the float is on the other side of the tank. Its also too long and going to hit the end of the tank in that position.
On top of that you guys are bending the rods that connect the float. If you are installing a gauge in an empty tank its really important that you lift the swing arm/float so it spins in place. You take the glass off and pull up on the rod and force the float all the way up as you spin it. What this installer did is just spin it in place. Those rod the float is attached too are too long to clear the sides of the oil tank. So as you spin you are bending the rods. The gauge is no longer accurate and can get stuck down the road and not work. A problem for oil companies like us that have to keep these tanks filled.
So in regard to your comment about the rods getting bent on insides of tank, the round piece on the bottom of the rod has the ability to spin around so as its turning inside of the tank it is not getting hung up. Correct me if I'm wrong but it just seems this piece is meant for that purpose.
And this is a NORA video 🤣
most of our work comes from real estate closings and home inspections
Where do they sell those shoulder straps
What I don’t under stand on a new install why are they using unions on the fill pipe also on the vent pipe that gives more places for leaks it’s less work to use solid pipes up to the elbows. Also why run the copper pipes from the bottom of the tank were the sludge and moisture is.. that bung is for draining moisture. I would use black pipe to an elbow then a quarter turn valve with a plug on the end. Bring the copper from the top where you can raise the pipe up out of any sludge plus less risk of leaks. I don’t understand why you use a smaller vent pipe then the fill pipe that puts pressure on the tank with time and the tank getting weak spots could cause a leak when filling. Can you imagine what that plastic drip pan will look like in 15 years I don’t believe it would contain a leak.
14:45 running line overhead
Firstly: Managers never allow for enough materials for installation; dope, pipe, nipples, etc. Only those installers that "work independently get paid enough to do this work". An independent makes between $85-$110 an hour; before taxes or about $50 an hour. That's sustainable for a family,...if the spouse works too.
If you work for an oil outfit...you're lucky to get $22-23 an hour, then medical deductions, deductions for lunches, uniforms,...etc. By the end of the day and taxes...one can't even bring home $900 a week; to break their' backs. We wonder why such a shortage exists for technicians...who know alot...and get paid "a little".
Where i worked we get 39 plus benefits. But they sub the work out because it's cheaper
You did it right on the outside tank
3:00 these two guys moving a 315 pound tank like it weighs 80LB.
Depends on what gauge the tank is.
It weighs 160 lb..
Calling this: me, jake, ed, and greg. Same car on the way to this convention bullshit
Serious? Can someone tell me what business this is?
Roth tanks are taking over, then gas makes them obsolete
Vent diameter cannot be smaller than fill diameter😂💀 gotta be greater than or equal to. 11:11
This videos a joke
Good video otherwise. Nice job!
How is the tank supposed to be inspected on the back side seam tight against the wall in the indoor installation? This video was obviously made by an inexperienced company and/or tradesman.
Also why would you place a 10 gallon emergency drain pan under a 275 gallon oil tank?
There is plenty more, though I am not being compensated to critique your failed Installation video.
There is only one horizontal seam and it is facing out.
hey fred flynnstone , yaba yaba do,..... do your research.