Using a fuel oil tank for smoker

[smokingeagle]

I have read on this forum that alot of people say its okay yo use as smoker and  alot of people saying not to use.

what is the diffrence of using a deisel, fuel oil, or propan?

wouldnt they all have the same type of residue inside them?

i want to build with a fuel oil tank wouldnt burning it out get the residue out?

any help would be appreciated before i go buy a tank.

thanks

 

[tom37]

I am no chemist here but I have seen tons of smokers built from old fuel oil tanks. And I can't see a reason that the fuel oil could be much different then the diesel. I think we even have a build going on right now with one of these tanks.

 

[ballagh]

You just have to be very careful how you burn them out.  Espically with propane.  You need to get all the gas out and then soak it for a long time with soapy water inside.  I have not done propane yet, but others on here have.  Do plenty of research first.  Good Luck