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Posted by Vern-MI on April 26, 2006 at 13:06:28 from (207.69.139.136):
In Reply to: OT: sludge removal posted by TimWafer on April 26, 2006 at 12:24:03:
Use a steam genny with a manifold pipe to distribute the steam evenly inside the tank. That would produce the smallest amount of offal in the cleaning process and limit the probability of fire. Position the tanks so that it drains out of a low spot into a containment area. Start it up and sit back while the crud heats up, loosens and falls out the bottom port. No exposed or open flame like that when using a salamander heater. That is the way professional 55 gallon drum cleaners do it. I think your biggest problem will be getting rid of all the sludge after it is out of the tank.
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