Oil Tanks
At Oil Tanks UK we have a wide selection of bunded oil tanks, ideal for domestic and commerical use. Sizes range from 710 Litres to 15,000 litre bunded oil tanks. We also have a range of waste oil tanks which can be used for storing old oil from cars or bikes which are great for mechanics or scrap yards.
UK Made Oil Tanks
As the market leader, Oil Tanks UK lead the way in the development of safe oil storage tanks. This is demonstrated with brands such as Ecosure providing you with a range of bunded oil tanks and non bunded oil tanks designed to exceed the current regulations. All Ecosure oil tanks meet with The Oil Firing Technical Association for the Petroleum Industry (OFTEC) standards. At Oil Tanks UK we can provide you with the right tank for your home, farm or factory.
At Oil Tanks UK we are now also supplying a range of bunded pallets for safe storage of tanks in compliance with new govenment regulations. Our bunded / sump pallets are are made from tough Medium Density PolyEthylene (MDPE) and include a two drum bund pallet and a four drum bund pallet as well as various sized mobile bund pallets.
Read our Oil Tank FAQ's for more information on bunded oil tanks.
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Oil Tank Types
Storing Oil SafelyWe have many years of experience and in depth knowledge about safely storing oil. The oil tanks we sell are made to the OFTEC standards and have the correct overfill prevention valve and breathable vent. All above ground bunded oil tanks have at least a 1" BSP outlet which is ideal for connecting to a boiler. The bunded of a bunded oil tank is designed to hold 110% capacity of oil the inner tank, so should the inner tank be compromised the contents would fill up inside the secondary tank (the bund). Secure Your Oil
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Oil Tank Frequently Asked Questions
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. Why do I need a Bunded Oil Tank? If you are storing oil within 10 meters a drain, water course or place of natural beauty. you will need a Bunded Oil Tank. Most insurance companies require you to have a bunded oil tank apposed to a single skin tank. Pending on your location the environmental agency may also ask you to install a Bunded Oil Tank 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. Can just fit a pump and start dispensing from my oil tank? No. If you need to dispense fuel in to cars, tractors etc, you will need a Fuel Dispenser, where all the fittings (pump, hose) are locked away. What thickness of a concreate base would i need for a oil tank? A minmium of 50mm (5cm) would be enough to hold a standard domestic oil tank. If you are ordering a large oil tank we would recommend at least a 150mm base. 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. What oils/chemicals can I store in a bunded oil tank? Here are the oil's and chemicals that can be stored in the oil tanks we suppply: 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. |
Underground Oil Tanks
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Many properties in UK many not have the room for an aboveground oil tank, so instead you would use an underground oil tank. Underground oil tanks have the advantage of holding large volumes of oil without being seen. Underground oil tanks have the same connection as Bunded Oil Tanks. Filling up the oil tank can be done using the 2" BSP connection, oil can be extracted via the 10mm connection fixed to the tank. A small lid is also included in most underground oil tanks to allow for any inspection. |
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