"Take this job and shove it"

[The Poopmaster]

Hi folks. Dan here. Its been a while since I have posted so I thought it would appropriate to check in. Also would like to finally thank all the fine folks for helping me out since my last post. I have been real busy. Just got a new laptop as my old one was about to give up the ghost during my first couple of posts so now I am back. As some of you know, I had been considering retiring from my job as a waste water treatment superintendant 30 yrs. and was contemplating on getting or rather starting a part time business servicing septic systems. Im sure you know the type of job so I won't bother going into it. Since always having a yearning to own some sort of Studebaker I purchased a 1955 E 28 truck 259 v8 4 barrel carb, 4 speed cab and chassis 171" wheelbase. I located a 370 gallon stainless steel baffled tank with pump and everything needed to hook it up to the PTO of the transmission. My good buddy Harold helped me do the mechanicals to the truck and vacuum system. It performs flawlessly, the truck and unit, but there are a couple problems. This job sucks and stinks. I had no idea it would be like this. Maybe I'm spoiled from working at the facility. I intend to try a different venue but need a bit of advice on something. I intend on using the truck in this new venture. I am located in farm and dairy cattle country. I am contemplating on switching payloads if you know what I mean. Since this is a stainless steel X-milk hauling tank what would be a sure fire way to clean and disinfect the inside of this tank. I have allready hosed it out with a garden hose and have used a buffer with compound to make the outside look like a mirror; I plan on buying a new pump. Any ideas. thanks in advance. Dan, Harold says hi.

[Henry Votel]

Hi Dan,

If you are indeed in farm and dairy cattle country check at a Tractor Supply Company (if you have one or a similar type Ag store): http://www.tractorsupply.com

[sweetolbob]

Go to your local State or Federal AG office and ask them what they require for cleaning before hauling foodstuffs.

Anything less will leave you open to a world of trouble.

Bob

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[okc63avanti]

quote:Originally posted by sweetolbob

Go to your local State or Federal AG office and ask them what they require for cleaning before hauling foodstuffs.

Anything less will leave you open to a world of trouble.

Bob

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You might need some type of permit to be able to haul milk, hopefully the truck would meet their safety standards...All the same though it is best that you remove the "Dan's PoopMasters" sign off of the side before you start hauling milk, LOL.

John


63R-2386 under restoration & modification

[okc63avanti]

And for a little more laughs to better understand Dan's reasoning behind making a job change ... Here's Mike Rowe of Discover Channel's Dirty Jobs show ...

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/6502-dirty-jobs-septic-tank-technician-video.htm

John


63R-2386 under restoration & modification

[55coupe]

I'll never drink milk again.

[rockne10]

Dan,
Here's a little bit of information for you; may or may not answer your questions but, a good place to start.

http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/MilkSafety/NationalConferenceonInterstateMilkShipmentsNCIMSModelDocuments/PasteurizedMilkOrdinance2007/ucm064241.htm

[Milaca]

A 370 gallon bulk tank? Is that a typo? Thats a very small bulk tank for a truck. My dad hauled bulk milk for Land-O-Lakes creameries for 8 years and he would know what was used for cleaning both the inside and outside of the stainless steel tanks (the tanks have a manhole so a person can go inside the tank for cleaning)...however he and my mom are on vacation in Florida at the moment. [B)] Will this be used for short trips for hauling raw milk to a local butter manufacturer or similar? Is this venture more or less a hobby? Good luck on your new occupation, Milkmaster.


SnowLark
In the middle of Minnestudea

[BobGlasscock]

Just one small suggestion. If you have an Indian River truck line office near you, you might check with them to see if they will flush the tank for you. They haul a variety of liquids in their trailers and flush them regularly.

'50 Champion, 1 family owner

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by 55coupe

I'll never drink milk again.

Naw, you don't have to go that far. Just be sure it was NEVER hauled by a Studebaker[xx(][)]

I can't believe you guys were gullible enough to bite on this[)]

Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[Milaca]

quote:Originally posted by bams50


I can't believe you guys were gullible enough to bite on this[)]

Stranger things have happened.


SnowLark
In the middle of Minnestudea

[ozarkman]

Of course people bit...it's not April 1st yet![^]

From deep in the Ozarks...

Fred

[jlmccuan]

Why not haul milk as a day job and moonlight with the septic job? Hire a guy for the septic part and keep that truck running 24/7.

Jim
Often in error, never in doubt

____1966 Avanti II RQA 0088_______________1963 Avanti R2 63R3152____________Rabid Snail Racing

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by jlmccuan

Why not haul milk as a day job and moonlight with the septic job? Hire a guy for the septic part and keep that truck running 24/7.

I don't think that's a good idea, Jim- if somebody gets tired and mixed up there could be some very embarrassing moments...[xx(][B)]

Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[StudeRich]

Maybe a more logical job transition would be to a LIQUID fertilizer sprayer Truck!

The corn fields across the Street from me, send a Tanker owner to the Dairy that buys their corn with a small 1000 or so gallon Tanker and get liquid fertilizer and then spray it on the corn fields. A lot less messy, a LITTLE less stinky! [:0]

StudeRich