On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 17:11:47 -0600, "Pszemol"
wrote:

wrote in message ...
I'm upgrading my sumpless 30 gal to a 58RR and building my own sump.
I'm considering putting my sump in the basement for numerous reasons
but there's one potential reason not to. The only logical place would
be next to the oil furnace and gas hot water heater. When the furnace
kicks on, you can smell heating oil fumes (slightly). Do I need to be
concerned about these fumes making their way into the sump's water,
with it being only four feet away? If so, I'll just use a smaller
sump in the stand upstairs. Any help would be appreciated.

I would be quite concerned with these fumes going into your whole house
ventilation system and poisoning you and your family slowly over time...

Really? I just assumed that smelling a small amount of exhaust was
normal. I'm not that concerned, though. The house is old and so
drafty. Even with the storm windows closed, we get lots of fresh
(arctic) air circulation. I'm more worried about the tank....

Grant