General oil filter

SULTINI · 10-05-2010, 07:26 AM

Ran into something I never had a problem with before.. changing a filter on an oil tank. the filter was backwards it had the OUT at the tank side and the IN on the side to the burner I didn't want to mess with it right away since the tank had 200 gal of oil in it. Will this still filter properly and will the burner operate properly? No I am not a diyer just an item I am not familiar with. It does have a shutoff valve but I thought why mess with it if I don't have to.

beenthere · 10-05-2010, 09:07 PM

As long as they have it changed every year. it will be ok. best if you use the micron filters. Like the ones from Sid Harveys, #264-36

They won't let filter fibers be drawn out as quick as a regular general filter will.

SULTINI · 10-06-2010, 07:08 AM

Thanks been you just put my mind at ease.

beenthere · 10-06-2010, 04:26 PM

No problem.

10-05-2010, 07:26 AM	#1
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10-06-2010, 07:08 AM	#3
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10-05-2010, 09:07 PM	#2
beenthere View Profile beenthere Senior Member Send Message Follow Blogs (0) Threads (600) Photos (0) Reviews (0) Projects (0) Toolbox (0) View All Activity Senior Member Trade: Service/Installation Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 600	Re: General oil filter As long as they have it changed every year. it will be ok. best if you use the micron filters. Like the ones from Sid Harveys, #264-36 They won't let filter fibers be drawn out as quick as a regular general filter will. __________________ How many times must one fix something before it is fixed?