What will mix with motor oil and water?

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I apparently have water in the bottom of my orchard heater. I need to get it out and was hoping to put something in it that will mix with the oil and the water so I can burn it out.
 
Methanol attracts water like crazy, not sure how it would do in your burning situation. Also depends on how much water we're talking about.

Can you stick a mixing blade of some sorts in there and blend the crap out of it?
 
Could you add a tank drain? Pump the existing oil out into a drum or drums, leave the bottom 1/2" and tap the tank for a drain valve? This will help prevent issues in the future.
 
I use Fuel Right in my in ground heating oil tank. Stumbled across it after helping friend with water in his old tank we had to pump out. On his we did the extractor thing to bottom. I checked my tank and had about 1.5 inch IIRC. Used a water indicating paste to check.

I used the Fuel Right and after 1-2 deliveries to mix it up, that was gone. I now use some before each delivery just because. Probably way more than needed like a shock treat (6 ounces per 200-400 gallon) but I'm Ok with that.

Another option may be like the BG Fuel System Drier.

Co-worker had issues with water in the spare tank in his boat. He said marina tech recommended https://www.phaser3000.com/ and that he added a bottle or two to his tank. He was able to switch tank feeds and run with no issues so used it almost all up then refilled with some more in there. He swears by it and also now swaps tanks more often to keep fuel fresher.
 
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Check out project farms latest video on diesel additives. While I generally disregard a lot of his videos, he does a segment on their ability to emulsify water and might be exactly what you need!
good idea, some old fashioned Power Service white bottle would probably work.

Just my $0.02
 
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