Now it seems like summer is over, and many of us begin the battle of the thermostat. Households all over the UK will be debating when it’s acceptable to put the central heating on, trying to last as long as possible in order to keep our energy bills down. Even if you’ve gone off-grid and. Read More
Are you thinking about installing an oil tank on your property, or are you due for a replacement? Perhaps you’re looking at buying a new home or commercial site that has an existing tank and you’re not sure whether it’s a benefit or a drawback. If you have any questions about oil tanks or switching. Read More
Once again, we are delighted to have received some fantastic reviews from clients that we have worked with so far this year. It’s been a pleasure to work with so many new and existing clients and to help them keep their tanks performing properly. We’ve included some of our latest comments below, while there are. Read More
Owners of domestic oil tanks have the important responsibility for dealing with a leak or spill as quickly and effectively as possible. This is our third and last post dedicated to helping our customers and readers understand what actions to take, should they have concerns about the integrity of their tank. In this post,. Read More
This our second post in our short series of blogs covering what you should do in the event of an oil spill from your domestic oil storage tank. You can read part 1 here. Immediate actions following a domestic oil leak or spill Turn your oil supply off at the tank, then try. Read More
In our last post, we talked about the dangers of not replacing an old or damaged oil storage tank – the most serious of which is the risk of an oil leak or spill (read more here). If you should discover that your domestic oil tank is leaking, it’s essential that you take immediate action.. Read More
There’s no doubt that buying an oil tank represents a substantial investment, so it pays to keep your domestic or commercial tank in good working order and replace it when the time comes. The dangers of delaying Waiting until your tank falls apart or leaks can cause a potentially expensive, environmental mess and it. Read More
Farms are powered by oil, whether it’s used to drive a tractor or to power a grain dryer, but storing oil properly is critical to ensure staff and site safety and guard against environmental pollution and fuel loss. Another key benefit of having your own oil tank is that you are independent of the. Read More
There’s definitely a sense of spring in the air and at SG Tanks we’re glad that good weather seems to be on its way. We’re also pleased to have worked with a lot of new clients over the winter period and are grateful for some of the glowing reviews they have left on our Checkatrade. Read More
To complete this mini-series of safety considerations when it comes to installing and maintaining your domestic oil storage tank, we’re going to share the key requirements set out by Planning Permission and Building Regulations. There aren’t many, but like the environmental protection guidelines and the fire safety requirements, your tank storage and positioning must adhere. Read More
