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Question about pumping off a load

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by BFL123, Nov 18, 2017.

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  1. Nov 18, 2017 #1
    BFL123

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    I need help if anyone can assist me. I have a load to pump off on Monday. I was told to use air to assist the pump off. I was always told to make sure that I vent the tank while pumping off a load or the tank would get sucked in. Can I use air to assist pump off and if so, what are the steps and precautions to follow? Thanks for any help or tips.
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2017 #2
    G13Tomcat

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    What product?
     
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  4. Nov 18, 2017 #3
    x1Heavy

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    Indeed what product.

    In my time we cracked the hatch just a little bit for things like Milk so that the tanker is not destroyed by the pump.

    If you are adding air, I am thinking about many products that will definitely have a problem if it is allowed to escape. Some of which are hazmat.
     
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  5. Nov 18, 2017 #4
    driverdriver

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    Oh wow this is about something else.
     
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  7. Nov 18, 2017 #5
    BFL123

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    It is a non hazardous latex. Some type of adhesive or glue product.
     
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  8. Nov 18, 2017 #6
    x1Heavy

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    So it might vapor off into the atmosphere if the hatch is opened.

    You should have no problem keeping up with air to the tanker as you pump. That sort of thing should already be built in at the customer.
     
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  9. Nov 18, 2017 #7
    G13Tomcat

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    @scythe08 is the guru there...,< paging~!!
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2017 #8
    G13Tomcat

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    LoL.... ;)
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2017 #9
    BFL123

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    So, I guess that I air up the tank first to build pressure so it doesnt suck in. Then start the pump. Im sure the customer should hae knowledge about it, but we all know who is at fault when something goes bad. I dont wanna be the guy driving back home with the sucked in tank and everyone saying, someone is gonna get fired LOL. Thanks for the help so far
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2017 #10
    G13Tomcat

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    What pump off are you doing?? PTO?
     
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