I'm looking at buying a 150 - 200 gallon above ground diesel fuel tank. Most of the used ones I have looked at are steel and therefore have some rust inside, some more than others. I would assume that it is somewhat common for these tanks to rust, especially if they are not kept full. So, how much rust, if any is acceptable in a used tank and is there a way to clean a tank to remove as much rust as possible? I'll have a filter and water separator on the pump and will have the inlet 1" or so above the bottom. Also, do you use and diesel stabilizers/additives to help keep the fuel usable?
Thanks, Logger
