Monday 21 January 2013

Single Skinned Oil Tanks


Single Skinned Oil Tanks

At Septic Tank Supplies we are able to offer Fuel Tanks, Fuel Stations from some of the biggest names in the industry such as;
  • Harlequin
  • QSS
  • TUFFA
Modern oil storage tanks come in all shapes and sizes and can be made from plastic or steel. The size and type that your OFTEC Registered Technician recommends will depend on your individual requirements.
It is recommended that the chosen tank is manufactured to OFTEC Standards (OFS T100 for plastic or OFS T200 for steel)
A Single skinned tank should only be considered if the follwoing do not apply;
  • Tank capacity in excess of 2500 litres
  • Tank within 10m of controlled water
  • Tank located where a spillage could run into an open drain or to a loose fitting manhole cover
  • Tank within 50m of a borehole or spring
  • Tank over hard ground or hard-surfaced fround that could enable spillage run-off to reach controlled water
  • Tank located in a position where the vent pipe outlet is not visible from the fill point
  • Tank supplying heating oil to building other than a single-family dwelling
If unsure on which system you require please check out our - Oil Storage Frequently Asked Questions & Answers or call us on 01923 261660

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