Tag Archives: oil tanks

Focusing on Kerosene (Heating Oil) Tanks

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 […]

Maintenance of fuel tanks – time for Spring cleaning?

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 […]

Are you worried that prices will rise after Brexit?

What will happen after Brexit? It is not an unfounded worry.  After all we are all wondering what will happen.  None of us have been through this before, and nobody can say for sure what will happen to the economy. We have preBrexit prices on our tanks, with some tanks on offer.  Have a look […]

Oil Prices – set for further change?

Oil Pipeline, Oil Prices

November 2018 saw global oil prices down by 20% or so – the biggest monthly slide in more than 10 years. Cornelia Meyer, chief executive of Meyer Resources, told the Today Programme that “a month ago everyone was pumping oil as hard as they could because of worries about the Iran sanctions but then there […]

1400L Slimline Bunded Diamond Tank installation

1400SSL, Installation of 1400L Harlequin Diamond Tank, Tank Replacement Project Herefordshire

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 […]

*Double Diamond Offer* – 1,400L & 1,650L Diamond Tanks

Diamond Tanks 1650 Litre Oil Tank, Harlequin 1650L Bunded Horizontal Oil Tank

We are pleased to announce the Harlequin “Double Diamond” tanks offer for November and December!   The 1,400 litre (320 gallons), and the 1650 litre (350 gallons) Harlequin Bunded Diamond Tanks are on offer until the close of 2018. These Diamond oil tanks are best suited for awkward installations, especially the 1,400 Litre tank as […]

Bunded Oil Tank installation – 2,500 Litre ITE

2500L Bunded Oil Tank Installation, 2500ITE Oil Storage Tank

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.  […]

Case Study: 1225L ITE Bunded Oil Tank installation, Kings Lynn

1225ITE Bunded Oil Tank, Installation of 1225ITE bunded Oil Storage Tank

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

2500ITE Bunded Oil Tank, 2500ITE Oil Storage Tank Installed

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 […]

Preparing your oil tank for the winter months

Now that winter is fast approaching, many are thinking of turning on their heating to stay warm until  the spring. According to the Department for Energy and Climate Change,  two thirds of heating oil consumption is used between the months of October and March. With this in mind, we have put together our tips on making sure […]

Heating Oil Price Still Falling

OFTEC, OFTEC Logo, OFTEC registered technician

Oil prices are continuing to drop and it doesn’t look like there will be any massize change in the trend for a while yet says OFTEC report. Why not take advantage of favourable market conditions and replace that tank with a crack in it, upgrade the size and buy even more better! Not sure about […]

Water in your Oil Tank – Fast Resolutions

Installed Oil Tank

Water in your oil tank may cause boiler issues and blockages in your pipes, especially during freezing winter temperatures.  If water finds its way into your oil tank, it is important to deal with it quickly.  The good news is – there are easy ways to resolve and prevent these problems. Detecting Water in your […]

Tanks UK Achieves Preferred Seller Status

Approved

Tanks UK has received ‘Preferred Seller’ status from Europe’s leading tanks manufacturer, Harlequin Plastics. As the only exclusive Harlequin reseller, Tanks UK prides itself on providing customers with a range of plastic storage tanks which exceed industry standards, and does so at the best available price on the market. Tanks UK is now officially a […]