Oil tank fuel line

[srechkin (Simon Rechkin)]

@mcyr

I don’t see how it would provide protection from damage

Both a flexible conduit and a coating are for corrosion protection mostly, their protection from physical damage is very limited. About the only thing I see here to protect the lines from physical damage is encasement in mortar/concrete. Otherwise they get tucked into a corner away from traffic and stay above floor.

[srechkin (Simon Rechkin)]

@lkage

Those are for going through (sleeve) concrete/mortar

A bare copper line is no longer allowed even if not encased in concrete, so all new lines are either coated or inside a flexible conduit. Old lines encased in concrete/mortar get OSV valve before they get replaced.

[lkage (Larry Kage, CMI)]

@srechkin

A bare copper line is no longer allowed…

Thanks, Simon, I didn’t know that.

[mcyr (Marcel Cyr, CMI)]

For those wondering what OSV stands for, Oil Safety Valve

[rkenney (Robert (Bob) Kenney, CMI® MD Lic.# 31044)]

I ‘Googled’ it, it stands for “Our Sunday Visitors.” Google is never wrong!

[jstalzer2 (John Stalzer)]

Thanks for all the input on this issue.

[wstowell (William Stowell)]

Move the oil tank closer to the furnace

[rlewis5 (Roy Lewis, CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR RETIRED)]

We noted the fuel line is exposed to damage.

Recommend it be properly protected as to avoid a fuel leak and a fire hazard .
It is that easy people !
Next lol.