Did you know that AdBlue® is not a product description as such, it is actually a registered trademark of VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.) of Germany? The substance is a mixture of urea and demineralised water, which works within a diesel catalytic convertor to reduce exhaust emissions. Most diesel engines do require AdBlue® so obviously […]
Kerosene (often known as heating oil) storage tanks are available in a huge range of sizes and configurations. Whatever the size of the tank, it must meet all relevant regulations for oil storage. For domestic installations the OFTEC regulations will apply, and all installations must be by OFTEC registered engineers. For commercial installations, for instance on […]
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, […]
This week we take a look at steel tanks, and what their advantages might be over against plastic for fuel storage. Although they may cost a little more than plastic tanks, they are more rigid and durable, especially for challenging environments. Tanks-UK’s steel tanks all comply with BS799 Part 5 regulation, and Oil Pollution Prevention […]
This week we’re looking at plastic storage tanks and their advantages for bulk storage of diesel fuel or HVO. In this context we’re talking about non-domestic storage, for instance on construction sites, farms, transport depots, rail depots, industrial or commercial premises. Tanks-UK’s plastic fuel storage tanks are all robustly designed and constructed, and are obviously […]
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 […]
Many industrial processes produce effluent which has to be either stored ready for removal by tanker, or for treatment on site. These are clearly environmental considerations to prevent any pollution entering watercourses or the ground. Our blog post last year on bulk storage of effluent defined the meaning of the word – you can check […]
As mentioned in last week’s blog, in industry many different chemicals are used, stored and dispensed – and this includes processes such as mixing and dosing. Dosing Tanks One common use for dosing tanks is for the treatment of raw water in industrial applications. This would often be by chlorination, and in liquid form would […]
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 […]
Direct or indirect systems? Direct rainwater systems are the simplest as they take the filtered water directly from the tank. For toilet flushing, for instance, this would be pumped direct to the toilet cistern. It is limited in application as it is not so easy to add multiple outlets to a direct system. However, direct […]
This term covers any supply of water not from the mains. It is not just those very isolated properties that this would apply to, but a number of people are finding it a more economic and convenient solution in the long term. Mostly they will be from wells, boreholes or springs. It is covered by […]
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 […]
One of the best known, and in fact the oldest type of water saving, is rainwater harvesting. 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. […]
Following on from last week’s post, this week we are looking at what pump stations are, what they are used for and all the additional options for this type of system. What is a pump station, and where would you use it? A pump station, in short, is a holding tank combined with a pump […]
First, what exactly is greywater? Well, it isn’t the same as rainwater because it has already been used once, hence the term recycling. In short ‘greywater’ (which can also be spelt ‘grey water’) describes water that has been used in showers, baths and washing machines – it is never potable (drinkable) but it can be […]
Obviously, water from toilets, washing facilities, washing machines, dishwashers, etc., all needs treatment to make it environmentally safe. Not all properties are on mains sewage systems, so they will need their own private treatment systems. In an earlier blog post last year we discussed some of the different products which are available for sewage treatment, […]
For more explanation of the meaning and use of bowsers see our earlier blog post here: https://www.tanks-uk.com/bowsers-what-are-they-used-for/ Tanks-UK will be showcasing our Tungsten Tanks water bowsers at the Doe Show 2023. Come and visit our stand to see the bowsers and talk to us about your requirements. What types of water bowsers are available? The […]
Sectional steel water tanks This (sectional) type of tank is the normal solution where steel tanks are required for durability and versatility. Whilst plastic tanks are more suited to potable water, especially in the smaller sizes, steel tanks can be used under certain circumstances. The steel tanks are circular and made from galvanised steel to […]
Potable or Non-Potable water – when you might need an underground tank Underground potable water tanks Where a domestic, or indeed commercial, property has a private borehole, a storage tank may be required for the water. If this has been tested and approved as potable water then it should only need a suitable tank with […]
Potable and Non-Potable water – why have different tanks? Firstly, what do the terms mean? Potable water, in short, is drinking water. Non-potable water generally would be rainwater or other untreated water – used for cleaning, irrigation or possibly livestock drinking water, but not safe for human consumption or personal hygiene. Potable water tanks are […]
UK-based manufacturer and stockist Tanks-UK Ltd offer a range of innovative solutions for fuel dispensing systems. Some of the products readily available include: ALPHA Units Manufactured in the UK, the Alpha units are complete fuel pumps, which can be used with underground or above ground storage tanks. Why would you use these in preference to […]
Global brand – Stocked in the UK As a global brand with 5 manufacturing plants around the world, DAB pumps are well known, well made and a trusted brand. Tanks-UK Ltd are distributors for DAB pumps and we do stock some of the most frequently ordered pumps. But with their large UK stockholding, we can […]
Manufactured and stocked in the UK Tanks-UK are distributors and stockists of Harlequin’s range of plastic tanks and fuel dispensers. If there’s an item we don’t have in stock, it can be sent out directly from the factory to your delivery address, saving time for you. Take a look as well at our recent blog […]
Enduramaxx tanks are manufactured and stocked in the UK for immediate despatch Tanks-UK supply the Enduramaxx range of tanks, which are rotationally moulded from UV stabilised PE (or other plastic in some cases for increased chemical resistance) in different colours and configurations. They are constructed in one piece with no seams which could split and […]
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, […]
The Tungsten Tanks brand initially specialised in steel tanks, but has expanded more recently to cover plastic tanks, bowsers of all types and the innovative Plastic in Steel high-security tanks. Here we describe some more of the products we have in stock. Pressure Washer Bowsers The Tungsten Pressure washer bowsers are water bowsers fitted with […]
Pumps and fittings from stock Whether you need additional or alternative fittings from those supplied as standard, or you’re looking to replace fittings on an existing installation, Tanks-UK can often supply these from stock. There may be occasions when pumps are required as stand-alone products – no problem. We can advise you on the best […]
Did you know that Tanks-UK stock many of Harlequin’s most popular tanks? As one of the best known manufacturers of plastic oil and fuel tanks and dispensers, the Harlequin range covers various types of storage tanks in a whole range of sizes and configurations. Domestic or Commercial Oil Tanks – protect your valuable heating oil, […]
Did you know that Tanks-UK stock some of the most popular products? Our Tungsten Tanks range spans a number of different product categories and a selection of these are kept in stock at our own premises, ready for immediate delivery. Fuel Dispensers Whether on farms or industrial premises, the 5000 litre fuel dispenser is one […]
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 […]
When you think of effluent treatment you probably think of sewage treatment plants. But this is not the only type of effluent which requires treatment before it is allowed to be discharged. Industrial process liquid waste is also effluent requiring treatment. As discussed in an earlier blog post, the word ‘effluent’ means waste outflow, generally […]
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 […]
The definition of effluent is basically ‘an outflowing of waste liquid’. But rarely can liquid waste from farms and industry literally outflow directly into a watercourse, the ground, or even a soakaway drain. If not treated at source, there will be an environmental requirement for storage tanks for safe containment prior to collection by 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 […]
Whatever type of fuel you need to store, the tank must meet all relevant regulations for oil storage. In this context ‘oil’ would include: Kerosene (also called paraffin or heating oil) Diesel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) Petrol AvGas (Aviation fuel) Bulk storage includes non-domestic storage of any of the above, for instance on construction sites, […]
Bulk storage water tanks could be required for a number of purposes and the requirements will often be very specific to the user. Considering the different uses for bulk water storage, and what is most appropriate in the circumstances, is where Tanks-UK can help. Firstly, we need to ascertain what type of water needs to […]
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 […]
Large steel fuel dispensing tanks from Tungsten Tanks. There are plenty of situations when only a steel tank will do. Steel tanks are better suited to the larger capacities required where there is a fleet of vehicles to be refuelled. Another advantage of choosing steel tanks is that they can be manufactured in bespoke sizes […]
Large capacity plastic fuel dispensers – ideal for agricultural or logistics depot requirements. Whether on the farm or in a transport depot, you need to be able to have a safe, secure and easy to use means of refuelling vehicles. Obviously this calls for large capacity storage when you have a number of large vehicles […]
Sometimes a bowser doesn’t have wheels… If you need to move fuel and/or AdBlue® around a site for refuelling; or you need a portable source of water, it is often more convenient to have a tank on the back of your vehicle rather than towing a bowser. There’s a wide range of different versions available […]
Farm tracks, Construction sites, Equestrian arenas/ménage areas, Quarries, Private estate roads, e.g. gravel roads – in the drier months these locations can all create a huge amount of dust from vehicle or animal movements. This is not only a nuisance but it is also a health and safety hazard. Dust clouds from vehicle movements can […]
Now that the summer season is upon us, watering of plants becomes an essential task. Wherever plants are grown, they will need water in dry weather. Watering bowsers are used wherever it isn’t possible to use mains fed sprinklers or sprayers. Therefore the variety of options for watering bowsers includes small gravity feed manual trolleys […]
See it at Cereals! – Stand 650 What is a bowser, and what can they be used for? In the UK at least they are portable tanks. The name originally comes from an American inventor, Sylvanus Bowser, who is credited with the invention of the first service station petrol pump, so strictly speaking they should only […]
Don’t run out of oil! One of the worst things in cold weather is to find your heating oil has run out unexpectedly. Not only does it leave you without heating until you can get a delivery, but the tank sludge may enter the fuel lines and can cause damage to your heating system. This […]
Spring Clean your Fuel Tank Now is a good time to check your fuel tank over and give it a spring clean. Cleaning down the outside will enable you to see if there is any weather damage, such as splits in plastic tanks; paint chipping off or rust appearing on steel tanks. For steel tanks […]
Diesel is a valuable asset – are you protecting it from theft? The changes in use for red diesel bring challenges for the construction industry in particular. Diesel fuel on site is now much more valuable and prone to theft, so there’s a need for secure, restricted access. This is especially so currently with high […]
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 […]
Got an idea for something that doesn’t look quite like the standard plastic tanks? The concept of welded metal fittings and pipes is well known. But did you know we can adapt plastic tanks using plastic welding? Plastic welding involves joining thermoplastic surfaces using both heat and pressure. Tanks can be supplied with non-standard large […]
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 […]
Combining the best of both plastic and steel There are times when a combination of materials gives the best solution for your needs. This might be because you need fire-rated tanks, or a highly secure but portable fuel storage unit, for instance. Portable fuel storage solutions The problem – a need for portable fuel tanks […]
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 […]
Not everyone is on mains drainage. There are a lot of reasons why you might need a private water treatment system. But did you know that there are different systems depending on the circumstances? Cess pits In the most basic form, cess pits to store untreated waste are still permissible in certain circumstances, and are […]
Adapted and customised tanks – you’ve probably seen our huge range of plastic tanks, but did you know we can adapt them to your needs? For instance, the AdBlue™ dispensing tanks and diesel fuel points. Since these are both consumables, you probably need to monitor usage, per week, per vehicle, per user, etc. This is […]
I think we are all aware of the problems faced this last year, with issues such as raw material instability, imports from abroad taking an increased amount of time, a surge in orders which has increased lead times from some of our suppliers dramatically and of course the recent difficulty in sourcing fuel to run […]
Do you find that you have been affected by current fuel delivery shortages in your area? Are you concerned about this being a long term issue? We have a solution which will help! Now is as good of a time as any to make the leap into investing into your own personal fuel station! This […]
If you’re unfamiliar with the world of fluid pumping, whether it’s for drinking water supply, rainwater harvesting or wastewater treatment, you may be puzzled by the terms and phrases used in the industry. But a basic understanding will help you to choose the right pump for your needs, so let’s just explain a few of […]
If you’re unfamiliar with the world of fluid pumping, whether it’s for drinking water supply, rainwater harvesting or wastewater treatment, you may be puzzled by the terms and phrases used in the industry. But a basic understanding will help you to choose the right pump for your needs, so let’s just explain a few of […]
If you’re unfamiliar with the world of fluid pumping, whether it’s for drinking water supply, rainwater harvesting or wastewater treatment, you may be puzzled by the terms and phrases used in the industry. But a basic understanding will help you to choose the right pump for your needs, so let’s just explain a few of […]
Pumps – What Do They Mean When They Say… If you’re unfamiliar with the world of fluid pumping, whether it’s for drinking water supply, rainwater harvesting or wastewater treatment, you may be puzzled by the terms and phrases used in the industry. But a basic understanding will help you to choose the right pump for […]
If you’re unfamiliar with the world of fluid pumping, whether it’s for drinking water supply, rainwater harvesting or wastewater treatment, you may be puzzled by the terms and phrases used in the industry. But a basic understanding will help you to choose the right pump for your needs, so let’s just explain a few of […]
This month we have some exciting tank offers to share with you! 1400 Litre ITE Bunded Horizontal Oil Tank manufactured by Harlequin. FREE Delivery. Comes with remote level gauge and fitting kit. Save £100 inc. VAT NOW only £1,029.00 Length: 1900 mm Width: 1250 mm Height: 1420 mm Weight: 130 kg And there’s more…! 10000 […]
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The new 8 month low in oil prices can be directly attributed to unrest in the Middle East and Political upheaval both on home soil and in the USA. Whilst these factors create market inactivity, they also make it a windfall for the consumer!  In plain terms, now is the time to buy!  If your tank […]
