Tanks For Everything

If you use oil at home, and especially at your workplace, it is essential to store and dispose of waste oil safely and legally. Waste oils, with the exception of edible oil used at home, are classified as hazardous waste, which can harm human health and the environment, and must be disposed of correctly. Oil accounts for around 16% of pollution incidents in the UK. Waste oils include a range of vehicle oils from engine fluids to petrol, brake fluids, antifreeze and the oily and sludgy wastes from interceptors. Other waste oils include cooking oil used in commercial kitchens and kero..

Around 1.5 million households in the UK are off-grid and rely on heating oil for heating their homes and their water. With an average of 2.4 people per household, that means around 3.6 million people in the UK rely on heating oil for warm water and central heating. In addition, many businesses, as well as schools and colleges, also rely on heating oil, which is sometimes also known as kerosene. And every home or business which uses heating oil will have a heating oil tank on their premises to store the fuel safely. What do you need to know about heating oil tanks? Here are six important ..

A water tank can be used by businesses, especially in farming, or at home. They are largely used to collect and store rainwater. This can then be used for gardening, including watering lawns, and washing cars, as well as for livestock drinking water. Collecting rainwater has lots of advantages. It can save money on your water bill, it can be better for plants (as it doesn’t contain any chemicals) and can help prevent soil erosion, by diverting heavy rain away from the ground.   Water tanks can also be used to collect grey water, which is domestic wastewater, such as water from the s..

The Tools of the Construction Industry   Several machines used in the construction industry are large, like bulldozers and trucks. In order for most of the equipment in this field to run, petrol is needed. Sometimes vast amounts are needed, so storing it in the correct way is necessary.  The importance of Keeping Equipment Fully Fuelled Keeping fuel on-site can be useful for quick and easy refills. If equipment isn’t fuelled, it can be difficult if a particular job needs doing urgently. If everything’s ready to go, you can avoid running into problems. Tanks can store large quantities,..

What are the Uses of Bunded Oil Tanks on Farms?  What are bunded oil tanks? This is a good place to start. It’s a tank inside of another tank. The inside one will house fuel, and the outside one is there as a safety feature. If a spillage was to occur, the outer tank would then fill up.    Fuel is important for farms so machinery can continue to run. Heating is key to agriculture too, and in many cases, this is made possible by oil. Without this, a farm simply can’t run. Using a bunded oil tank means safe and reliable storage so you can access it when needed, without the worry of runn..

Owning a diesel tank makes sound business sense. Buying in bulk helps reduce the price per litre, while having diesel on site cuts down the time spent travelling to buy diesel and queuing at fuel stations. Diesel tanks are built to keep your fuel supply secure. They can be used in sectors including agriculture, the transport industry and construction, as well as to store fuel to power emergency generators. Diesel tanks are available in a range of sizes to meet your needs and in both plastic and steel. In addition, we also stock portable diesel tanks, which can be the best option in some ..

What is a Cesspit Tank? A cesspit, or cesspool, is a way of managing wastewater for homes which aren’t connected to the mains sewer. It is an underground sealed tank, which collects water from sinks, baths, showers, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers, and stores it. It needs to be regularly emptied by a licenced waste disposal company for it to function properly and safely. Cesspits are illegal in Scotland, because of environmental concerns around potential leaks. They are legal in England and Wales. But they are usually a last resort option, even in England and Wales because: ..

Is My Oil Tank Efficient? Keeping your oil tank in check can be a real time and money saver over the years. Ensuring it’s kept in good shape and being looked after properly as well as used correctly means your oil tank will last much longer, saving you a lot of money and hassle.  How To Tell My Oil Tank’s Efficiency Inspect for Leaks and Corrosion Oil leaks are not only devastating for the environment, but they can also be hugely costly if not dealt with quickly. The longer leaks are left without repairs, the worse they will get which can cost you greatly over time. By doing regula..

What is Septic Tank Emptying? Septic Tank Emptying is the process of removing the contents from a septic tank via suction. A specially designed truck will use suction to remove the both the waste and the sludge from a tank via a hose inserted into the tank. Allowing a septic tank to overflow can be harmful to both the environment, and the plumbing connected to the tank so it’s incredibly important that the tank is emptied frequently. It’s generally recommended to have your tank emptied 1-2 times per year based on usage, but be sure to keep an eye on your tank and your general plumbing to se..

How to Detect Water Contamination in An Oil Tank Water contamination in an oil tank can be hugely damaging and lead to a variety of very expensive problems. If you suspect you may have water in your tank, it’s worth doing a visual check first as this will often give you an answer. Oil, when mixed with water may look either cloudy or hazy, which often means it’s been mixed with water. If the oil is completely still, you may notice a separation of layers, with water settling at the bottom separately from the oil as oil is less dense than water, so it’s easy to see the two different liquids.  ..