Above Ground Oil Tanks Versus Underground oil Tanks
oil tanks are a serious situation - not only buying them because you want to make sure you are using a quality tank, but also dealing with the removal of them. Most homeowners don't even know that if they have an underground tank that it might need to be removed, let alone how to remove it, why it needs to be removed etc. In this post we will be talking about underground tanks versus above ground tanks, the differences between the two, some stats on why one is better than the other, and reasons why your underground tank should be removed and a new above ground one should be installed. Indoors vs. Outdoors Fuel Oil Tank (above ground/underground) Most companies will tell you that it’s much safer, and much better to have an above ground tank indoors versus a below ground tank outdoors. The reason? Well, there are plenty: - Tanks that outside is subject to things like corrosion from water that gathers at the bottom of the tank thanks to condensation. Over time, this begins to turn to rust and will turn to corrosion soon after which can lead to leaks and other issues. - Ice can also damage a tank by breaking the lines that come from the tanks. - Tanks that are placed outdoors can become unstable over time which will create or could create a major catastrophe environmental wise. Home Heating Above Ground Products Standard Above Ground Steel Tank Above ground fuel oil storage tanks by far are the simplest, require the least amount of maintenance and the most environmentally conscious choice when considering oil tanks. Today’s above ground tanks come in many shapes & sizes to fit every application and space within your home. Some choices we offer at CES include: 275 – 330 gal tank available in upright or horizontal/ lay-down Shown with recommended drip pan
Features: Constructed of ASTM A1011 steel sheet to ensure high quality and years of worry free service All welded construction Every tank undergoes an external pressurized phosphate wash treatment and is then coated with an application of baking enamel for the best primer coat in the business Tanks are equipped with 2 convenient lifting handles and leg brackets tapped to standard pipe thread, making installation quick and easy We design and manufacture our own fittings to ensure high standards are maintained Tanks range in capacity from 275 – 330 gallons and can be connected in series for more fuel storage Fuel Tank Containment Tub: -
Meets EPA & NFPA requirements for 110% containment
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Qualifies as a containment dike for NFPA 31 regulations
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Tank Container Will hold 275 or 330-gallon upright fuel tank
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UL Listed
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Protects your tank from rain, ice, snow & wind
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Attractive addition to any home
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Available in 5 colors
Roth Double Wall Tank: 160, 275 and 400 gal capacity available These tanks have a polyethylene inner tank that is enclosed by a galvanized, sheet metal outer jacket. The outer jacket is designed to hold and contain the contents of the inner tank, should a leak develop. The space between the inner tank and outer jacket is monitored by a gauge. Typically, these gauges use a sponge-like material which expands greatly when it comes in contact with a liquid, be it water or oil. The material swells and pushes a long, thin rod up so that the rod becomes visible at the top of the tank. It looks much like the pop-up indicator on some Thanksgiving turkeys that tell you when the turkey is completely cooked. Fuel Oil Tank Removal, Soil Remediation, & Tank Replacement
if you have an underground fuel tank that is over 20 years old, or god forbid, even older, most companies will suggest that you get it removed ASAP and for good reason. if a tank like this leaks it could end up in the environment getting ruined - plants, trees, greenery around the area would also be contaminated, the water around the area as well as the soil would be contaminated, and it could end up hurting you and your family as well with the toxicity of the oil. If you think that removing an underground tank is going to take too much time or money, you can clearly see the research that it takes less time and money to remove one than to have to deal with all of the environmental issues that a leaking tank could present. Removing a tank is a mere $1000 to $2000 whereas testing and sampling the spillage and cleanup could range way past $2000 for that removal you were urged to get. When looking for a company that will help with the removal make sure that they offer tank excavation and removal, overall on-site evaluation of the area and the tank, contaminated soil removal if necessary, above ground tank installations and DEC closure reports. To find more information, research, surveys, and stats about this situation or tanks, in general, visit the EPA.gov website and find your specific state for more information. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or sometimes USEPA) is an agency of the U.S. federal government which was created for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA was proposed by President Richard Nixon and began operation on December 2, 1970, after Nixon signed an executive order. The order establishing the EPA was ratified by committee hearings in the House and Senate. The agency is led by its Administrator, who is appointed by the president and approved by Congress. The current administrator is Gina McCarthy. The EPA is not a Cabinet department, but the administrator is normally given cabinet rank.