Mark P 6 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 House built in 1958. I'm thinking this "thing" in the back yard, about 2 feet from the foundation, is a buried fuel tank, but I don't really know. Any expertise in what this is. Thanks for the help Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Lamb 59 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 You can check your State EPA. Last time I checked in IL, the residential occupant doesn't have to do anything unless they know there is a leak. However, definitely report that it might be an oil tank and it needs to be checked out by an oil guy. They can fish a stick down it and see what's what. A buyer might want it removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Kibbel 77 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 It's called a double outlet vent. It's specifically for fuel storage tanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Kogel 35 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) Right, the next thing to do would be to search for the filler cap. Even if the filler cap is gone, good chance the tank is still there, otherwise that vent wouldn't be left behind. Sometimes the tank has been filled with sand and left in place, but not likely in this case, or you would have it in writing, and they'd get rid of the vent in most cases. PITA for mowing for 62 years now. Edited May 12, 2020 by John Kogel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Katen 138 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Out here, they've got to be above the snow. Wouldn't that be the case in the friggin midwest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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