Vision - West Palm Beach, Ft Myers, Boynton Beach, Okeechobee Boat Fueling by PalmDale Oil Company
West Palm Beach, Ft Myers, Boynton Beach, Okeechobee Oil delivery by PalmDale Oil Company
Going Green.
An environmentally friendly approach to fuel consumption is an important focus in the industry. As a result, Palmdale Oil is implementing a proactive strategy to focus on incorporating different blends of bio diesel and ethanol into our product offerings.
Ethanol Tank Conversion Checklist
- Determine if tanks have been internally lined. Epoxy linings prior to 1980 are not suitable for gasoline/ ethanol blends. Lining installed in 1980 or later may be satisfactory, but compatibility should be confirmed by the supplier. Fiberglass tanks after 1970 are compatible but should also be confirmed by the supplier.
- Inspect tank fill cap and replace gasket as necessary. Check brass adapter and replace as necessary.
- Order special water detection paste for ethanol fuels in order to detect water bottoms in ethanol blended tank.
- Order and install the 10 micron Filter specifically designed to detect and shut down delivery if phase separation occurs.
- If possible, allow present tank inventory to be reduced to a maximum of 10% by volume of tank capacity.
- If water/ sediment bottoms are present, pump out bottoms to assure complete removal.
- If possible, introduce the blend into the tank as possible. This initial delivery should fill the tank to 90% of capacity to safeguard against phase separation.
- Purge all lines until blend is clear.
- Recheck tank for water bottoms with water detection paste within 24 hours.
- Implement regular maintenance program to ensure water does not get into your tanks and regularly check for water presence.