In a fragile world where the chemicals and equipment we use can be a threat to the environment around us, it is important to make wise choices when it comes to the facilities we install at our homes, businesses and other properties. Every year, gallons of heating oil another petrochemical products are dumped illegally, or find their way into local ecosystems as a result of accidents and leaks. Responsible property owners choose to install facilities which use design and materials to combat this problem at the source. Fuel Tank Services of Norfolk can supply a wide range of plastic and steel tanks which will meet your needs.
The storage of petroleum derivatives is an issue which is covered by legislation. It is illegal to allow waste oil products to soak away into the land, or especially into water sources. Under certain circumstances bunded, or double walled, tanks must be used. A bunded tank is like a tank within a tank, so that if the inner wall is damaged the chemicals inside will not leak away but will be contained by the outer skin. The outer tank must have a capacity of at least 110% that of the inner one. Fuel Tank Services of Norfolk carry a range of these tanks in stock.
The circumstances in which bunded tanks must be used include:
* If the unit is to be sited within a certain distance of a spring, stream, lake or open drain
* If the unit’s vent is not visible from the fill point
* If the total capacity of the unit exceeds 2,500 litres
* If the unit is sited such that potential run off could end up in drains or streams
* In most cases when the unit is on business or farm property
The plastic tanks available from Fuel Tank Services of Norfolk are made from rotationally moulded medium density polyethylene, which is similar to wheelie bin construction. Plastic tanks are less rigid than the old type steel tanks and must therefore be supported across the whole of their base. On the other hand, it is not usually a problem for them to be installed at ground level, which keeps costs down.
Fuel Tank Services of Norfolk also offer a professional, friendly and reliable installation service which includes a free site inspection. We will check your existing arrangements, and also the proposed site of the new unit, for suitability and condition. We can let you know if you are likely to face any practical or legal issues when installing a new system. For example, certain traditional types of boilers require a gravity feed and therefore the unit must be mounted on an elevated platform. This service includes transfer of oil from the old unit to the new one, and removal of the old unit.
Fuel Tank Services of Norfolk are your one call solution for heating oil tanks. We can also supply steel tanks and all the gauges and fittings you will need for your new system.
