Old Oil Tank

[charleso123]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone would be able to venture a guess as to the age of this 275 gallon basement-installed oil tank?
I'm guessing it's either ~20 or ~40 years old, thanks.

 

[Reach4]

I don't know, but I am curious -- is that tank steel or copper? Steel attracts a magnet.

 

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[Fitter30]

Tank minimum 50+ years. Underwriters was changed to UL Solutions in 2022.
#730422 stamped number on tag. It would be a long shot. UL.com/contact-us

 

[charleso123]

I don't know, but I am curious -- is that tank steel or copper? Steel attracts a magnet.

Steel, thx

 

[charleso123]

Tank minimum 50+ years. Underwriters was changed to UL Solutions in 2022.
#730422 stamped number on tag. It would be a long shot. UL.com/contact-us

There was a sticker on top that referred to Highland Tank, but they couldn't advise.
Now I see the # you mentioned: either way, this tank needs to go ASAP I assume?
My hope was to have this removed now and replace the system before winter, someone suggested that they don't like doing that, leaving a house without a heat source even though I won't need heat for the next 4 months or so.
Thanks for the help.

 

[Fitter30]

Might consider a energy audit through your electric company that includes a blower door test and any rebates they offer.