Tank removal and re-installation process
Tank Building
- Customer supplies 3D drawings/specs, or we spec the tank(s) out on-site
- Tank Estimate delivered to customer
- Customer places tank deposit to begin work
- Order flatsheets for material.
- Fabricate
- Cut with shears to proper dimensions
- Bend with brake
- Weld with either a MIG or TIG Miller machine
- Cut holes for fittings
- Weld on fittings & brackets
- Install sending unit
- Pressure test (All tanks are tested to 5 PSI)
Tank Removal
Our general process for removing old tanks is
- Pump out old fuel
- Cut access hole into tank
- Scrape excess buildup left in tank
- Remove remainder of tank
- Paint the bilge (customer preference)
Tank Installation
- Install new smaller tanks
- Plumb them together
- Pump fuel back into new tank (filtered old fuel or new fuel)