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 […]
Best Tanks For Chemical Bulk Storage
Agriculture, horticulture and many manufacturing and processing industries need to safely mix, store and dispense chemicals in bulk. These substances vary widely, from liquids to granules and from low-hazard, non-toxic chemicals such as molasses to hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis and flammable liquids. Naturally, the types of tanks used for bulk chemical storage are […]
Tanks-UK Adds Commercial Sewage Treatment Plants To Range!
Sewage treatment plants are fast becoming the sewage management system of choice for situations where a connection to a main sewer is either unavailable or not viable. This is because a sewage treatment plant removes liquid effluent from the sewage and cleans it to a degree that makes it safe to release into watercourses. It […]
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 […]
Why would you need a water bowser?
Tungsten Tanks Water Bowsers Tanks-UK supply water bowsers from stock, manufactured and adapted by our sister company Tungsten Tanks. They are available as site tow for off-road use; or road tow for fully highway compliant use. In the hotter, drier weather of the summer season they really come into their own for transportation and distribution […]
Waste Oil – what you need to know
Recycling of waste oil Whether it is cooking oil, hydraulic oil or engine lubricating oil, yes, it can be recycled. The recycling of waste oil is not a new technology – it has been around for some years. But it has grown in significance more recently as we search for more sustainable solutions. Environmental considerations […]
Spotlight on Enduramaxx products – for quick delivery
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 […]
Effluent Bulk Storage Tanks
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 […]
Chemical Bulk Storage Tanks
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 – what are they used for?
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 […]