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Oil Tanks & Water Cisterns
If you need to store hot or cold water, or oil for your central heating system, our range of tanks are versatile and durable. We stock heating bunded oil storage tanks to provide additional protection. Browse our range for sale online today.
City Plumbing sells a good selection of oil tanks and water cisterns. Both oil tanks and water storage cisterns are containers designed for holding liquids, but they differ significantly in their purpose, the type of liquid they store, their construction, and the regulations governing them.
While both oil tanks and water storage cisterns are fundamental storage units, their distinct functions mean they're governed by different sets of regulations and best practices, particularly concerning safety and environmental protection in the case of oil, and water quality and public health in the case of water.
What Are Oil Tanks?
Oil tanks are containers specifically designed for the storage of liquid fuels, most commonly heating oil (kerosene) as well as diesel, gasoline, or other petroleum products. They're essential for properties, both residential and commercial, that aren't connected to the national gas grid and rely on oil for heating, hot water, or power generation.
What Are Water Storage Cisterns?
A water storage cistern (often simply called a cold water tank in modern residential contexts) is a waterproof container designed to collect and store water. While they can be used for various purposes, their most common application is for storing rainwater or supplementing the main water supply for domestic or commercial use.
What Are The Types Of Oil Tanks?
- Above-ground tanks: The most common type, visible on a property.
- Underground tanks: Buried beneath the ground, less common for domestic use due to higher installation costs and the potential for difficult leak detection.
- Single-skinned: Consists of a single layer of material. Less common now due to environmental regulations.
- Bunded (double-skinned or integrally bunded): These are essentially a "tank within a tank," providing a secondary containment area to prevent spills and pollution in case of a leak from the inner tank. In the UK, bunded tanks are often legally required, especially if the tank is near a watercourse or in an environmentally sensitive area, or if it holds more than a certain volume (e.g. over 3,500 litres in England).
What Are The Types Of Water Storage Cisterns?
- Above-ground: Visible, easier to install and maintain.
- Underground: Buried, saving space and helping to keep water cool.
- "Loft tanks" or "header tanks": Common in older UK properties, situated in the loft to provide gravity-fed cold water to some taps and the hot water cylinder.
What Are the Pros & Cons of Using Oil Tanks?
- Benefits: Allows for bulk fuel purchases, provides an independent fuel supply, and can be crucial for properties off the gas grid.
- Risks: Environmental pollution from leaks/spills, fire risk if not installed and maintained correctly, and potential for theft.
What Are the Pros & Cons of Using Water Storage Cisterns?
- Benefits: Reduced reliance on mains water (saving money and promoting sustainability) stormwater management, and a backup water supply.
- Risks: Contamination (especially for potable water) if not properly maintained, designed, or installed. Potential for stagnation if oversized. Limited capacity during dry periods.
What Types of Oil Tanks & Water Cisterns Does City Plumbing Sell?
City Plumbing Supplies sells a vast array of oil tanks and water storage cisterns along with accessories, tank breathers, dust suppression water tanks, loft tanks, and regulation kits.
Top-quality brand names available to select from here include Davant, Eibenstock, Mcalpine, Polytank, Atkinson, CTS, Harlequin, Kingspan and Titan.
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