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Old tank usable?

JessKB

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Hey guys,

so I was happy to get my hands on an old 50 gallon tank. I've cleaned up plenty of old tanks before, but this one had oil from an old oil lamp in it that spilled and dried up. Is this something that can be cleaned and rinsed really well, or will is it not be safe to use? The tank was free so it won't be hard to pitch it if I have to.
 
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The only thing I have successfully used to shift oil has been washing up liquid. If you do use that, make sure you are REALLY thorough in rinsing it.
Try rubbing where the oil was with a bit of greaseproof paper afterwards and see if it goes clear, that should give you an idea of whether it got shifted or not.
After it is cleaned, put it in the bath, put the plug in the bath, and fill the tank with water and leave it overnight. Then you know it doesn't leak.

I hope this helps!
 
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