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Old 07-30-2009, 09:14 AM
 
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I just spoke to the company and they are sending a guy. They are assuming that the supply lines were never capped which is why the oil was leaking in the basement. It seems like the leak is under the heater so I am not sure how they will access this without moving the heater around.
Thats why you have the escrow for , don't worry, they should be able to take care of it.... not sure about the stink you mentioned.... how does one get rid of that ?
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:47 AM
 
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Thats why you have the escrow for , don't worry, they should be able to take care of it.... not sure about the stink you mentioned.... how does one get rid of that ?
For the stink, there may be some things on the market to do that (i.e. lysol) however you have to watch where you spray it as it is flammable. But then lysol has a stink to it too.

Best way I know is to open all windows/doors to the basement, get a fan and circulate the air.
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Old 07-30-2009, 10:13 AM
 
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The stink will subside, so long as this is a one off thing. They likely will spread absorbant around that will soak up any remaining liquid (industrial cat litter). A few applications and you should be fine. You might even be better off using some cat litter as you can get the stuff with built-in fragrance.
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Old 07-30-2009, 10:47 AM
 
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They just left. There was a small supply line that I did not see sticking through the floor. He said the expanding foam caused the pressure that forced the oil out of the lines. They aren't able to pull the oil out of the lines, which is why there was some left. He also crimped the lines to prevent this from ever happening again. Hopefully there are no other issues.

To go along with my bad luck. He also told me that there was 300 gallons of oil left in the tank when they pumped it out. Had I known I would have sold it. Unfortunately, they pump it into waste containers so they have to condition the oil to get it usable again.

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Old 07-30-2009, 12:09 PM
 
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They just left. There was a small supply line that I did not see sticking through the floor. He said the expanding foam caused the pressure that forced the oil out of the lines. They aren't able to pull the oil out of the lines, which is why there was some left. He also crimped the lines to prevent this from ever happening again. Hopefully there are no other issues.

To go along with my bad luck. He also told me that there was 300 gallons of oil left in the tank when they pumped it out. Had I known I would have sold it. Unfortunately, they pump it into waste containers so they have to condition the oil to get it usable again.
Did you discuss previously with the sellers whats to be done with the oil in the tank ? Make sure you are not charged for the 300 gallons of oil at closing unless you already agreed to pay. Usually if there is no work done on the tank you have to pay for whatever oil is left in the tank at closing, obviously you are going to use gas now so the oil is of no use to you anyway.

Sorry to give you more stress, but I'm just trying to look out for you.
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Old 07-30-2009, 12:29 PM
 
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We closed already and they have had gas for quite some time. My guess is that they didn't know the oil was there.
I didn't have to pay anything at closing.
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Old 07-30-2009, 12:33 PM
 
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Oh, I apologize for the misunderstanding.... yes you could have sold it.... easily 1K + lol.
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Old 07-30-2009, 12:53 PM
 
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For the stink, there may be some things on the market to do that (i.e. lysol) however you have to watch where you spray it as it is flammable. But then lysol has a stink to it too.

Best way I know is to open all windows/doors to the basement, get a fan and circulate the air.
oil doesnt ignate as easily as gasoline.
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Old 07-30-2009, 01:34 PM
 
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I think he was more concerned about spraying Lysol around a burner.
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Old 07-30-2009, 01:53 PM
 
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mambwe
to get rid of the smell use bleach,pour on oil let it sit
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