Heating oil tank vent and fill pipes repairs

[Sai T.]

Hi Everyone

I have fixed the oil tank air/vent pipe with rubber coupling and fill/service pipe with aluminum tape and compression coupling, but I have not tested it yet by filling it with the heating oil.

Is there a code violation in this repair? And secondly, will the fix last or will this cause an oil spill?

Thank you for your feedback.

[Matthew Paul]

Whats the worst thing that could happen ?  The first time it works , and the second time when the oil driver fills the tank something blows and you have 100 gallons of oil in a basement .  That will be on you . 

I drive an oil truck on occasion . I wouldnt fill if I knew that . The pumps on the truck are high volume 200 gallons in less than 10 minutes . Remember the oil company isnt responsible for your equipment .