Keep Dust Down with Tungsten Bowsers
Why Dust Suppression is Essential Dust suppression is a crucial aspect of environmental and workplace safety management. Uncontrolled dust can have far-reaching consequences for air quality, water resources, soil health, wildlife and operational efficiency. Proper dust control not only enhances safety and productivity but also ensures compliance with environmental regulations. The Consequences of […]
Tungsten Bowsers Keep Solar Energy Clean
The Challenge of Keeping Solar Farms Efficient Solar farms are a fantastic way to generate clean energy but keeping them running at peak efficiency is no small task. While the UK’s largest solar farm currently spans a massive 250 acres, plans are afoot to trump this with a 400-acre solar energy farm in Norfolk. Imagine […]
Get V-TUF on Dirt with Pressure Washers from Tanks-UK
From heavy-duty industrial grime to everyday maintenance, pressure washers provide an efficient solution for cleaning dirt, grease and debris. Across sectors such as industry, construction, agriculture, facilities management and public works, these machines play a vital role in keeping equipment and environments clean. At Tanks-UK, we offer a full range of V-TUF pressure washers designed […]
Tanks-UK Adds CABINPUMP to Product Range
Site Effluent: A Financial and Environmental Liability Temporary toilet facilities are an essential requirement for construction sites, outdoor events and remote or off-grid premises. These are generally portable cabins fitted out with flushing toilets that empty into a small effluent tank underneath the cabin. Due to the restricted size of the effluent tank, it must […]
Buy Smarter with Tanks-UK Online
At Tanks-UK, we are committed to providing high-quality plastic and steel storage tanks for heating oil, diesel, water and chemicals. In most cases, these are simple, off-the-shelf products that can be easily selected from our website, but when customers require additional fittings or bespoke systems, our technical team is on hand to guide them through […]
Tanks-UK New Distributor for V-TUF Pressure Washers
Tanks-UK is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with V-TUF, becoming a main distributor for their range of industrial and DIY pressure washers. This collaboration complements our established range of bowser-based systems, offering powerful and versatile solutions for a variety of cleaning needs. With options including 240V, 415V and petrol-powered units, the V-TUF range has […]
How Does Expansion and Ventilation Affect Tank Filling and Dispensing?
Allowance for expansion and providing adequate ventilation are essential when filling a fuel storage tank and dispensing the fuel to ensure efficient and safe operations. Let’s explore how these factors can affect filling and dispensing and highlight the best strategies and products to minimise risks. Understanding Fuel Expansion and Its Impact Fuel expands when temperatures […]
Why (and When) Should You Upgrade Your Fuel Tank?
If you rely on a static tank for storing heating oil (kerosene) or dispensing diesel fuel, maintaining and upgrading your tank is crucial for efficiency, safety and compliance. Over time, tanks can become outdated, inadequate for your needs, or no longer meet regulatory standards. Here’s an in-depth look at why upgrading your fuel tank might […]
Tanks-UK Has Moved!
As from 2nd December 2024, Tanks-UK will be amalgamating Sales and Operations under one roof at South Pickenham Road, North Pickenham, Norfolk PE37 8EB. This move will help us to operate more efficiently as all staff, tanks, accessories and spares will be at one location. With five acres of covered and open storage space and […]
Oil and Fuel Spillages: Impact and Prevention
Many households and businesses rely on bulk storage of fuels for heating homes and buildings and fuelling vehicles, machinery and equipment. As these tanks contain thousands of litres of fuel, the prospect of a spillage can be nightmarish, but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk and be prepared for the unthinkable. […]
How Can You Improve Fuel Management?
Industries such as agriculture, construction and logistics often rely on on-site fuel storage to support daily operations. However, effective fuel management extends beyond simply storing fuel – it includes tracking consumption, preventing loss, ensuring security and reducing operational costs. In this article, we explore strategies and products to help these businesses optimise fuel management practices. […]
AdBlue®: A User’s Guide
If you own or operate a diesel-powered vehicle or equipment you will have heard of AdBlue – the additive required by all modern diesel engines to reduce emissions and comply with environmental standards. But how much do you know about how to properly store and use it, how to deal with AdBlue spillages or troubleshoot […]
Is Your Diesel Fuel Tank Winter-Ready?
As temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to prepare your diesel fuel tank for the harsh conditions of winter. Cold weather can wreak havoc on your fuel and equipment, leading to downtime, costly repairs, or even complete equipment failure. By carrying out some simple maintenance and taking preventative measures, you can avoid unnecessary headaches when […]
Is Your Oil Tank Winter-Ready?
With winter approaching, now’s a good time to make sure your heating oil supply is up to scratch – nobody wants to wake up to a cold house or arrive at a cold workplace because the heating has packed up! Using our informative guide as a checklist for preparing ahead of the frosts can protect […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
See it at LAMMA24 – Stand 20 560
Rainwater Harvesting Systems Nothing new in the concept. For hundreds of years people have collected rainwater off roofs and stored it in some form of container to re-use. Not only is this environmentally a good idea, but it also saves money on mains water supply costs. If rainwater can be harvested and stored during wet […]
Autumn is here – time to check your oil tanks
Whether you use kerosene, diesel or HVO for heating commercial warehouse space heaters, grain dryers, timber dryers, or domestic boilers, you will almost certainly have an oil tank on site. These humble tanks, often taken for granted, do need checking and maintenance from time to time especially in the commercial, industrial or agricultural sectors. What’s […]
Fuel storage and dispensing – latest news
Government defers ban on oil heating On 20th September the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, gave a speech which made some sweeping changes to the timeline of carbon reduction targets. One of the most significant was the fact that oil boilers will still be available up to 2035, for off-grid homes. And even then, you […]
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 […]
Rainwater harvesting – sustainability
The ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of rainwater harvesting. Harvesting rainwater off the roofs of your buildings is a very easy way to save water, as explained below. As to ‘why’ – well, there are so many reasons why rainwater harvesting is a good idea that we might very well ask, “why not?”. How it works – […]
Fuel Storage Tanks
Fuel storage covers kerosene (otherwise known as heating oil), red diesel, ‘white’ (standard) diesel and HVO, in the main. Some tanks are suitable for petrol storage but because of the flammability of petrol, this is covered by specific regulations. Agricultural and Industrial use Fuel oil is used in many areas to power heaters as well as vehicles. And, of course if you […]