Bespoke Storage Tanks: When Off-The-Shelf Is Off The Mark
While off-the-shelf plastic and steel tanks and bowsers may sometimes be the fastest and most cost-effective option, they don’t always provide the best solution for your storage and operational needs. That’s why at Tanks-UK, we don’t just sell tanks; we deliver tailored solutions from design to delivery, and sometimes even installation. Whether you need a […]
Bugs in Fuel: The Unseen Consequences of Bio-Content
In recent years, the push towards more sustainable energy sources has led to a significant rise in the use of biofuels. While this shift is commendable for its environmental benefits, it has also introduced a new challenge: bacterial growth in fuel. Understanding what causes this, the problems it can create, and how to manage and […]
Fuel Filters: What You Need To Know
Fuel filtration is a critical aspect of maintaining the quality and performance of fuel in storage tanks and dispensers. In this blog post, we will cover the types of filters available, their performance metrics, flow rates and maintenance schedules, and share troubleshooting tips to ensure your fuel system remains in top shape. Types of Fuel […]
Portable Fuel: Bring The Power to The Need
In the world of farming and construction, keeping machines running is key. These machines rarely leave the farm or building site even if they are road-legal, as driving them to a fuel station isn’t practical and wastes time and money. Farmers and contractors also prefer to handle their own fuelling needs, often buying fuel in […]
How Water Bowsers Meet the Challenges of a Dry Summer
Summer brings warm weather, sunshine and longer days. However, with these benefits often come the challenges of hot, dry spells; conditions that can lead to water shortages, dust issues and increased fire risks. Fortunately, water bowsers provide an essential solution to many of these problems. In this article, we’ll explore the various roles water bowsers […]
Fuel Oil Storage: Choosing The Right Tank
The choice of fuel oil storage tanks that are offered can be quite confusing, but if you answer a few simple questions you will soon be well on your way to finding the right tank for your needs. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to fuel oil tanks. The space you have available […]
Diesel & HVO Dispensing Tanks: Why Choose Steel?
A vehicle fuel dispensing tank is a practical solution for many sectors, including agricultural and horticultural, construction and civil engineering, industrial, transportation and logistics. It enables bulk purchase of fuels such as diesel and hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) at more competitive rates and provides a convenient, on-site supply of fuel around the clock. What is […]
How Secure Is Your Fuel Storage?
Fuel theft is on the increase, according to the Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) and the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA). Prime targets for thieves include remote locations such as farms and construction sites, particularly at night and weekends when they are less likely to be seen or disturbed, but fuel theft can […]
Rainwater Harvesting: Save Now For A Summer Scorcher
While the summer of 2023 came narrowly close to stealing the crown from 2022 to become the hottest UK summer on record, the Met Office now predicts that the summer of 2024 could be another record-breaker. Given that we have witnessed exceptionally hot summers for several consecutive years, acting now to install a rainwater harvesting […]
Above Ground Plastic Tanks – and their uses
This popular range of rotationally moulded vertical tanks are manufactured in several different varieties for differing uses. Potable and Non-Potable water – why have different tanks? Potable water, in short, is drinking water. Potable water tanks are designed to be used indoors or outdoors, and therefore to prevent deterioration of the water quality, they need […]
See it at the Doe Show 2024! – AdBlue® Tanks
Come and visit the Tanks-UK Stand at the Doe Show in Ulting, Malden, Essex. We’ll be there Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th February 2024, showcasing some of our products. Featured: The Tungsten Tanks 2500 litre AdBlue® Dispensing Tank Did you know that AdBlue® is actually not a product name, as such? It is a registered […]
See it at The Doe Show 2024!
Missed seeing us at LAMMA24? After a busy few days at LAMMA24, Tanks-UK are now preparing for the next show. The Doe Show, which is Ernest Doe’s annual event for the Agricultural, Construction and Grounds Maintenance sectors, kicks off at Ulting, near Malden, Essex on Tuesday 6th February 2024, for three days. Tanks-UK will be there […]
See it at LAMMA24 – Steel Fuel Dispensing Tanks
Featured – 5000 litre Bunded Steel Fuel Dispensing Tank Storage and safe dispensing of diesel fuel (or indeed HVO) is critical for many types of businesses. But this isn’t all – security is often a very important factor as fuel thefts are by no means uncommon. Then there’s the environmental risk should a tank be […]
Product Focus – NEW 10,000 litre bowser
Just launched – Tungsten Tanks new 10,000 litre Road Tow Water Bowser Tungsten Tanks new 10,000 litre bowser can be used for water or other liquids such as liquid fertiliser or effluent. The chassis is fully road tow legal for towing behind a tractor or similar vehicle. Tanks-UK can supply this complete with pumps and […]
HVO storage and dispensing
In the light of increased pressure on businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and improve their environmental standards, it is worth looking at HVO as an alternative to standard diesel. Unfortunately in the UK it isn’t yet readily available at fuel stations, but it is available generally for bulk delivery, so our fuel storage and […]
Sectional Steel Tanks explained
How does it work? As the name implies, these tanks are constructed on site from preformed steel sections. They are basically the same construction as used for agricultural grain, feed or fertiliser silos. Constructed from high quality structural grade steel, they have a heavy duty galvanised coating on both sides to protect against rust for […]