Our diverse range of steel oil tanks
Here at Tanks R Us we offer a select range of steel oil tanks that are dependable no matter what industry you’re looking to provide for. Due to their premium quality and construction, our steel oil tanks are a great fit for many environments - even those not connected to the mains gas. Due to their more manageable size, this type of tank is also a superb choice when it comes to storing heating oil on domestic properties.
Solid construction
Our steel oil tanks are constructed from mild steel to offer a higher resistance to low temperatures, meaning there is a significantly lower risk of the tank fracturing in cold weather, keeping your oil safe for when you need it. Additionally, the mild steel used in construction does not corrode on contact with heating oil, making it an effective long-term storage solution. For additional peace of mind, each of our tanks have undergone three layers of priming to protect from rust and surface pollution. With a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years, you can trust that our tanks are built to give you excellent and enduring service.
Our steel oil tanks come single skinned or double-skinned (bunded), giving you a choice to select the right level of storage security you need. Bunded tanks offer two layers of storage protection, so if the inner tank becomes compromised for any reason, the outer tank will prevent leakage and contamination. It’s a great choice for those operating in high-risk environments.
Anti-theft lock
Because Tanks R Us are aware that fuel theft is an unfortunate occurrence, our steel oil tanks come with a tamper resistant anti-theft lock, so there's no need to worry too much about your fuel being stolen.
If you have any questions about our steel oil tank range or any of our other products, please get in touch and our expert team will happily assist you with any questions you have.
FAQs
What Do I Need To Know Before Buying An Oil Tank?
If you are considering purchasing a heating oil tank, you may want to consult OFTEC (The Oil Firing Technical Association), the professional body responsible for advising on and directing activity within the heating oil tank industry. The OFTEC website has a wide range of informative and educational information on heating oil tank installations.
As a general overview, heating oil tanks can be made from a variety of materials and can consist of a variety of designs. Some tanks are made from plastic, some from steel. Furthermore, some tanks are single skin, whereas other are bunded, or double skinned tanks.
Tanks R Us plastic oil tanks are made from a medium density polyethylene (MDPE). Materials and components used in the manufacture these tanks are resistant to any damaging effects of the liquids they are designed to contain.
What Is A Bunded Oil Tank?
A bunded oil tank consists of a ‘tank within a tank’ design. Fuel is held within the inner tank, while the outer tank acts as a protective shell, meaning that in the event of an oil spill, your heating oil will gather in the outer tank, preventing it from leaking into the surrounding environment and therefore avoiding a costly environmental clean-up operation.
Bunded oil tanks are a legal requirement at commercial and industrial premises. They are also a legal requirement in the Channel Islands and at most domestic installations in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
The difference between a bunded tank and an older style single skin tank, is that the single skin tank does not provide any secondary containment features, meaning that in the event of a tank split or tank failure, your heating oil will leak into the surrounding areas. Most insurance policies will not cover the policy holder for an oil spill; therefore, it is important to protect your property and surroundings from an environmental clean-up.
How Do I Install An Oil Tank?
Oil tanks should always be installed by a qualified and accredited tank technician. Ideally, your oil tank installer should be OFTEC registered and licensed.
Tanks R Us are a division of W H Dale who are OFTEC accredited and licensed tank installer. For a free tank installation quote, contact us on 01469 531229, or use our contact form to send us an email.
What Should I Do If There Is Water In My Oil Tank?
Water can form in any heating oil tank. It occurs as a result of the tank warming up during the day and then cooling at night. In single skin oil tanks, it will collect in the base of the tank; in bunded oil tanks it may additionally collect between the inner and outer tanks.
Oil tanks should be inspected annually for the presence of water found to be present either inside the oil tank or in the case of bunded oil tanks, between the inner and outer tank. Failure to remove any condensation may result in fuel contamination and can cause irreparable damage.
What Should I Do If My Oil Tank Has Split?
If you notice a split or any distortion in the shape of your oil tank, you should contact us immediately.
If you own a single skin oil tank, a tank split can cause tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage – something which your insurer may not cover you for. For this reason, any concerns which you have about your oil tank should be addressed without hesitation.
There are rarely any instances in which oil tank splits can or should be repaired. Damage to the integrity of your oil tank poses a significant environmental risk and for that reason, you should always carefully consider replacing your tank in such instances.
How Close To My House Can I Install My Oil Tank?
Oil tanks with a capacity of 3,500 litres or less should be fitted at least 1.8 metres from non-fire rated walls or from flu outlets.
If a clearance space of 1.8 metres is not possible, protection measures stated in British Standard BS 5410: Part 1: 1997 must be provided by introducing a 30 minute fire-resistant wall. The fire wall must extend at least 300mm above the end points of the oil tank. When installing an oil tank, any exposed eaves which form part of a roof within 1.8 metres of the top of an oil storage tank must have a 30 minute fire resistant wall installed. Cladding can also be applied to prevent a fire from spreading to the roof.
Can I Install An Oil Tank Indoors?
Oil tanks should never be installed within enclosed, inhabited spaces. Oil tanks may be installed in specialist enclosures, which have been purpose designed and built for such requirements.
How Close To A Boundary Can I Place My Oil Tank?
Tanks below 3,500 litres in capacity should not be placed within 760mm of a boundary such as a fence. This distance assumes that there are no flu outlets or buildings between the tank and the boundary. Where these clearances cannot be achieved, the protection measures noted in British Standard BS 5410: Part 1: 1997 must be provided, by means of a 30 minutes fire-resistant wall, which extends at least 300mm above the end points of the tank.
Are Tanks R Us Oil Tanks OFTEC Licensed?
Yes, Tanks R Us only supply oil tanks which meet and exceed industry standards. All Tanks R Us oil tanks have OFTEC licences, meaning each one has gone through a rigorous testing process, conducted by industry body OFTEC.
I'm Concerned About Oil Theft – What Can I Do?
There are many ways in which you can protect your heating oil. For a start, you can ensure that your oil tank is installed and situated as much out of sight as possible. This means having it installed in a location within your garden which is not directly visible from the road or other areas surrounding your property.
In addition, you should always secure your oil tank with a specialist oil tank padlock or similar tank security device. Padlocks are a cheap and simple way to secure your tank. Installing a tank alarm will ensure that thieves are distracted by a loud and attention-grabbing alarm sound. A Spin secure tank lock can also be fitted to your oil tank, which means that the access point to your oil tank consists of a tap-type device, which is almost impossible to break or hack.
