Advice Needed For Fuel Tank Cleaning

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ejhills

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I have been offered a fuel tank for my hot water storage and I can't pass it up.

The first challenge is that although it has been drained, small amounts of kerosene are still inside.

There are 4 tappings on top and one on the bottom.

How would you clean it?

Help...
 
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