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Alemco Tanks are one of the leading oil tank installers in the South, and as such, offer a comprehensive range of services that cater to both our domestic and commercial customers. All our work is carried out by our own in-house team, who are more than happy to answer questions on site visits.
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Oil Tank Maintenance
Oil tanks and supply pipes should be checked during a service as condensation can form within the oil tank, when the oil level is low. The presence of water in an oil tank can cause equipment failure as well as reduce boiler efficiency. Filter elements will need to be cleaned and/or replaced.
Alemco Tanks have promoted tank maintenance for many years and we have put together a schedule of works that will allow you peace of mind especially in those winter months when a boiler or AGA breakdown could cause you to be without heat or cooking facilities for some days. The necessary works are carried out on an annual basis and one of the most important functions is to extract any water (condensation) that has built up in the tank, and remove this. Condensation will build up over a few years and if left will rust out a metal tank and cause boilers to fail. All tanks, especially plastic, have this problem due to temperature variations and the risk is increased by not having the tank full of oil for the majority of the year.
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Oil Tank Security
Here are some practical and simple tips on how to secure your heating oil tank. Oil tank security is an issue that has never been higher on the agenda.
Firstly, would you leave £1,500 in public view? Of course you wouldn’t, yet a typical 2,500 litre domestic oil tank can contain up to £1,500 worth of oil.
Recognising the value of fuel inside a tank is the first step to securing it.
Oil tanks need to be accessible so they can be easily filled. But that doesn’t mean they should be positioned in full public view. Instead, position your oil tank somewhere convenient, yet concealed from nearby pavements and roadways.
Together with fences, trees and plants positioned at the correct distance from your oil tank can be useful in shielding it from prying eyes. However, avoid positioning trellises or plants too close to an oil tank – there are legally enforceable separation distances between oil tanks and adjacent structures to minimise fire risk.
Your choice of tank is important. There are two types of plastic oil tanks – bonded and single skin.
Old fashioned metal single skin oil tanks can be fitted with as many locks as you wish, but whilst they may provide reassurance you tank is secure, the reality is they will deter only the most opportunist of thieves.
By contrast, a bunded oil tank consists of a tank within a tank. Whilst bunded oil tanks are primarily designed to act as a failsafe in the event of a spill, they are also much more difficult to gain access to than a single skin oil tank.
Remember that locks fitted to your tank are only part of the solution. Put yourself in the position of a thief – how difficult would it be to gain access to your oil tank? That’s why it’s important to make sure that any gates on your property are locked and just as importantly, stay locked, when not in use.
Most thieves prefer to shun the limelight rather than bask in it. Modern CCTV systems are not just affordable but easy to use. Being wireless they are also simple to install. Best of all, they can now be easily bought for under £100.
Whilst we’re trying to shed some light on how to secure your oil tank, it’s also worth shedding some light directly on to your oil tank as well. Motion activated security lighting is practical, affordable and easy to install. Just remember to make sure you adjust the position of the sensor so it activates when someone approaches the tank.
And finally...
Remember to monitor how much oil you actually use. There have been cases of households looking rather silly after it transpires that their oil hasn’t been stolen at all. Instead, they’ve simply lost track of how much they’ve used and unexpectedly ran out. Remote, electronic oil tank content gauges can help to make running out of oil a thing of the past…and can help avoid embarrassing conversations with your home insurance provider, not to mention the local police!