Heating Oil Storage

Storing your heating oil in Shropshire based homes and within the surrounding areas is something that needs to be discussed. Whether you live in a standard residential property or live on a farm, if you are ordering a large amount of fuel for heating, you need to learn as much about your fuel, storage and tanks. We use heating oil and fuel oil to keep our homes warm and to power our machinery and systems; however, fuel is detrimental to the environment and people’s safety if stored incorrectly, so let’s looked further into the operation behind secure fuel storage.

Fuel Tanks

Fuel tanks are not just designed to store fuel for later use. They are also designed with safety in mind. They keep the contents secure and away from any potentially reactive materials such as an open flame. A self-bunded tank is essentially a tank within a tank that is able to hold the same volume of the inner tank in case of a leak or overfilling. Bunded tanks are beneficial both domestic and agricultural purposes.

A double-skinned tank is slightly less secure than a bunded tank, but will still a level of security to fuel oil storage. Double-skinned tanks have a secondary protective layer, or “skin”, around the main tank. This provides a durable layer that keeps your fuel safe and secure. However, a double-skinned tank has no protection for the pipes and connectors, which can become troublesome if a leak occurs.

Dispensing Fuel

Fuel dispensing equipment provides an extra layer of security. You have the ability to electronically record the amount of fuel that is dispensed from your tank, which can detect leakages and theft. A reliable and experienced heating oil and fuel oil supplier will be able to discuss the ins and outs of fuel dispensing equipment and how it can help save you money.

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