Oil Storage Tanks
The storage of oil has become a subject of much concern since the fire that occord in Febuary 2006 in Hemelhempstead Hertfordshire.
To ensure safety with storing oil we strongly encourage people to buy a 'Bunded' oil tank. This type of type has a double skin to protect the oil inside from leaking outside. (As shown Below)
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The opposite of Bunded oil tank is a Single Skin oil tank, which is what it sounds like, a tank with only one skin of plastic protection.
We have a wide range of both Single Skin and Bunded oil tanks from many differnet manufactures including our own model, 'Ecosure® ' all are made of either MDPE (Medium Density Polyethene) or Steel.
Oil Tank FAQ's
What is a Bunded Oil Tank?
A Bunded Oil Tank is simply a tank within a tank. The area surrounding the inner tank is called the bund. These types of oil storage tank are ideal for safley store oil.
How close can I have an oil tank to my house?
Any oil tank has to be a minimum of 1800mm (1.8meters) away from any type of property.
What thickness of a concreate base would i need for a 5000litre oil tank?
A minmium of 150mm (15cm) would be enough to hold upto 10,000 litre.
What is Qual Oil Pipe?
This plastic oil pipe that you can use to feed from the oil tank to your boiler.
Which is the best value for money oil tanks?
All the Ecosure oil tanks are very competitve on prices and have better delivery service than the other oil tanks.
Can my local plumber install my oil tank?
Yes providing they are Oftec regiestered.
Can I use a bunded oil tank with a hose to dispense fuel?
No you must use a fuel dispensers where all the parts are conceiled in one unit.
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