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Steel oil tanks are designed to perform safely for over a decade. Unfortunately, oil tank safeguards are likely to fail after long periods of time underground. Learn more about the impacts of nature on steel to decide if your home requires oil tank removal services: […]
Every year, more and more homeowners throughout New Jersey are shifting away from underground oil tanks in favor of aboveground tanks. If your home heating system uses an underground tank, too, you may consider following suit. There are a number of different reasons to switch […]
Oil is one of the most common sources of fuel for residential heating in the New Jersey area. For many homes, the source of this oil is an underground tank that feeds the burners in the home through a series of pipes, which can be […]
Though installing an underground oil tank is a great way to save on storage space, even the hardiest oil tanks will rust and eventually leak. If you discover an underground oil tank in your yard, you should strongly consider having it removed by a professional. […]
One of the most efficient ways of heating your home is to use heating oil. There are strict building regulations with code rules which require that heating tanks be installed by fully certified licensed professionals. Enforcement of these codes and rules is very rigorous meaning […]
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What is a Bunded Oil Tank?
A Bunded Oil Tank is essentially an Oil Tank with 2 Skins. Quite simply, the second skin (the bund) is designed to ensure that the Fuel Oil inside an Oil tank does not leak in the event that the outer skin is punctured.
Although a bunded Oil Tank will cost you more than a single skin oil tank, there a few financial reasons why a bunded Oil tank could actually save you money. Use this tank volume calculator for accurate calculations.
Firstly, it will not have escaped your notice the soaring price of heating oil. A bunded tank is the safest option to minimise accidental leaks due to damage to an oil tank. Such a leak could cost you dearly.
Secondly, the environmental impact a leak could have on the environment has been recognised by the government – hence there are now laws ensuring that a bunded oil tank is used in certain situations. This can lead to an automatic fine.