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Looking at supplying the needs of farms, transport depots, construction sites or company vehicle fleets there are a number of options for dispensing tanks. What they all have in common, as dispensing tanks for diesel fuel, is that they have a pump, hose, and nozzle, in a lockable cabinet of some type. From then on, […]
Chemicals – Bunds and IBC storage There are a number of regulations covering the transport and storage of liquid chemicals, and broadly speaking we can split this into the classifications of ‘hazardous to health’ or ‘flammable’. Substances, including liquid chemicals, hazardous to health come under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulations for transport (UK and […]
In industry there are many chemicals used, stored and dispensed – in raw materials, processes including mixing and dosing, and for finished products. Distribution companies also need tanks for bulk storage prior to delivery via tankers or repackaging into smaller containers. Chemicals, of course, covers a wide range of substances both harmless and hazardous. Mainly […]
Did you know that an adequate supply of water for firefighting needs to be available, wherever the location is? This is actually covered in a little-known piece of legislation, (unless you’re in the fire sector, of course): The Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, which states (Section 38(1) ) ‘A fire and rescue authority must […]
Whether using mains water or harvested rainwater, for efficient irrigation and watering a properly designed and installed system is key, especially for commercial users. For domestic use, properties with large lawns, landscaped areas and gardens, installing controlled watering systems will help to maintain plants and lawns all year round, reducing labour and water wastage. There […]
EU-manufactured products – stocked in the UK for immediate despatch Cemo have for many years been providing innovative solutions for fuel and chemical storage and dispensing applications. Tanks-UK are CEMO distributors, bringing you a range of products for industrial, commercial or agricultural uses. IBC Spill Bunds The Intermediate Bulk Container, better known as an IBC, […]
Dispensing systems What do we mean by dispensing systems? Well, in the basic form they will consist of a pump, hose and nozzle – but there are many variations on this. For instance, higher speed nozzles available, which are useful for refuelling large vehicle fuel tanks on farms or transport depots. The nozzles can be […]
Want to keep your garden green in a hot dry summer – even if there’s a hosepipe ban? Want to reduce your water bills? Need a ready supply of water on the farm or nursery for irrigation or livestock? The answer is to take advantage of a free resource when it falls from the sky […]
Fleet users of diesel powered vehicles will almost certainly need to store AdBlue® in bulk as well as diesel. Mostly this would be a dispensing tank (see our earlier blog post here). However, there are reasons why you might want a plain storage tank. One illustration of this is where the customer put in a […]
In industry, agriculture or horticulture there is often a need for safe bulk storage of chemicals and often this requires a means of dispensing as well. Of course, ‘chemicals’ is a very broad term, and could include many low hazard, non-toxic substances such as molasses used in animal feed; as well as the more hazardous […]
Bowsers, ADR Tanks & Portable Fuel Tanks There are a lot of situations where refuelling of vehicles and equipment can’t be done from a static tank. Wherever petrol or diesel powered equipment has to be away from the main base, for instance on larger farms, construction sites, landscaping and local authority maintenance support – some […]
What exactly is AdBlue® and why does it need a special type of dispenser? It is basically a solution of urea and demineralised water, which works within a diesel vehicle’s catalytic conversion system to reduce toxic exhaust emissions. The reason why it needs specific tanks is because it is corrosive, so most metal dispensing equipment […]
Sometimes tanks need to be supplied as complete bespoke projects. For instance, you may need industrial chemical tanks to fit in a specific space. Or maybe you need to fit a plastic water tank into the back of a vehicle or a boat, and none of the standard ones are suitable. Bespoke plastic fabricated tanks […]
Glass reinforced plastic tanks Glass reinforced plastic, commonly known as GRP, is just that – an immensely durable material in which glass fibres are permanently bonded into a plastic resin substrate to strengthen the plastic. These tanks are suitable for anything from chemical storage to potable (drinking) water. The added bonus is that they can […]
Providing solutions by adaptation Ever thought about how trains are serviced? Well, neither had we until we were approached by a train servicing company. They were looking for a custom solution for replacing coolant in trains. We were able to supply exactly what they needed at an economical price, by making a few adaptations from […]
Steel tanks – custom solution case study When RAF Mildenhall were looking to replace their ageing fleet of base standard tanks, we worked with them to find a solution to fit their budget and their specification. They saved $1.6M by using above ground steel tanks, based on our standard product range but adapted to meet […]
The Challenge A well-known UK energy provider partnering with a large manufacturing plant on a green energy project needed a large emergency power resource to ensure production continuity during routine maintenance or in the event of power failure on the main system. The two generators selected for this task would together consume approximately 1,000 litres […]
The Challenge The customer wanted to replace their very old, single-skinned steel tank with a new, higher capacity double-skinned bunded tank capable of receiving 1,000 litre deliveries, but there was a problem. Standing on two brick pillars next to the side wall of the house, the existing tank was just narrow enough to allow vehicular […]
The Challenge A local farmer had been using an old single-skinned steel tank, located in a homemade bund and supported by a rudimentary stand, for gravity-feeding red diesel to his grain store driers and agricultural vehicles. But as the bund was open-topped, it was prone to collecting water and the tank had started to corrode. […]
The Challenge The customers’ Titan 2,500 litre single-skinned fuel oil tank had cracked and was letting in water, so they were looking for a replacement, and they also wanted a bunded tank as further protection against damage and leaks. A decorative brick wall had been built around the existing tank to act both as a […]
Project Brief: Tanks-UK were asked to replace an old metal domestic oil tank – again close to home – in Norwich, Norfolk! We recommended the replacement tank should be from the slimline Diamond range, as width at the tank’s site was limited. Main Project Requirements: To replace an aged leaking metal domestic heating oil tank with […]
Project Brief: Tanks-UK were asked to replace a domestic plastic oil tank, this time close to home in Norfolk! After assessing the capacity requirements, we recommended a Harlequin 2500 litre ITE bunded tank. Main Project Requirements: To replace a domestic heating oil tank with a robust and durable alternative. Product Used: 2500 Litre ITE Bunded Horizontal […]
Case Study: 1650L Diamond Plastic Bunded Oil Tanks installation, Northumberland Project Brief: Tanks-UK were commissioned to replace two steel heating oil tanks with the 1650 litre capacity plastic tanks from the Harlequin Diamond range. These were domestic tanks for neighbours who clubbed together on the project, therefore making great savings on install costs! Main Project Requirements: Drain […]
Case Study: 1400L Slimline Bunded Diamond Tank installation Project Brief: Tanks-UK were asked to replace a 3000 litre plastic tank at a domestic property in Lincolnshire. Due to space constraints, and very narrow entrance to the tank area we recommended a Harlequin 1400 litre super slimline bunded Diamond tank. The old tank was too big to get out […]
Case Study: 1400L Slimline Bunded Diamond Tank installation, Herefordshire. Project Brief: Tanks-UK were asked to replace a 2000 litre steel single skin tank 2ft wide x 8ft long x 7ft high. Due to the space constraints we recommended a Harlequin 1400 litre super slimline bunded Diamond tank. Main Project Requirements: Drain down and remove existing special build […]
Case Study: 2500L ITE Bunded Oil Tank installation, Oxfordshire Project Brief: Tanks-UK were commissioned to dispose of an old Titan tank, and replace with a new bunded oil tank with a 2,500 litre capacity. Due to access restrictions, this included using a Hiab to lift the existing tank out and drop the new tank into position. […]
Project Brief: Alan from Kings Lynn, Norfolk, was looking for a replacement tank for his old single skin plastic oil tank. Tanks-UK were able to offer a complete replacement service and changed the tank to a fully bunded version. Main Project Requirements: Drain down of existing single skin oil tank Replace with Harlequin 1225ITE Bunded […]
Case Study: 2,500 litre tank replacement, South Lincolnshire Project Brief: Paul from South Lincolnshire commissioned Tanks-UK to replace an old single skin steel oil tank with a new and more suitable bunded tank further away from his newly bought property to comply with current regulations. Before: Main Project Requirements: Drain down of old tanks Safely […]
