Oil Pipe Run

[lame plumber]

got a leak then havent you, could slip a non return on tank outlet but only real option is to cure your leak.

 

[Chalked]

Definitely an air leak.or kinked!

 

[MarkOil]

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[lame plumber]

Pipework was done by the oftec plumber. Normal compressions, NO INSERTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Their solution is to buy an oil lifter, but to my mind is the power of a wet vac can't get the oil through I don't see how an oil lifter will.

None of the joints are weeping, but I guess that doesn't mean they are air tight. What the best way t ensure they are air tight?

just reread this, try using inserts, you might get a decent seal, better still do it properly with flared fittings

 

[Chalked]

Qual pex fittings require inserts.

 

[tamz]

jbetter still do it properly with flared fittings

Might have a bit of a job with that on plastic :wink:

 

[lame plumber]

Might have a bit of a job with that on plastic :wink:

like I said, I only use copper, smartypantz but I would assume the lack of inserts is a good reason for leaky pipework

 

[smtplumbing]

had this before we used a hand pump to get the fuel to the tiger loop with a non return on the fuel line at the tank once the fuel was in the loop it ran brilliant

Steven

 

[Bunker]

Am I missing something? An oil lifter has been recommended...what for? It's just a top outlet tank.
The Tank top should have a non return valve and an anti-syphon valve, I'd be checking them.

 

[Chalked]

Am I missing something? An oil lifter has been recommended...what for? It's just a top outlet tank.
The Tank top should have a non return valve and an anti-syphon valve, I'd be checking them.

It's an underground tank, you would struggle to syphon that.