Whether you’re setting up your own taxi firm, run a racing team, or store the fuel for any other reason, you need to ensure that you store it safely and securely, while also complying with legal regulations and requirements. Buying fuel in bulk enables you to save money, but you shouldn’t overlook the value of investing in good-quality storage equipment. A jerry can is a viable means of storing a very small amount of fuel, and for a relatively short space of time, but isn’t suitable for larger volumes or longer periods of time.
Storage tanks and drums are made from different materials. Biofuel tanks tend to be made from low-density MDPE plastic. This material is resistant to the biofuel stored in the tanks, and the capacities of tanks, from companies like Commercial Fuel Solutions, can vary from 1,000 to 10,000 liters.
Steel tanks tend to be used for the storage of a large amount of fuel, while MDPE plastic may also be used. MDPE plastic has become a popular choice because it is lighter and easier to work with than steel, but resistant to the materials that are placed inside.
In some cases, it may be a legal requirement that you have a bunded tank. This means that there is an additional layer of tanking around the outside of the primary tank. This helps ensure that spillage and leakage do not seep out of the tank and into the surrounding ground, and it can also prevent noxious fumes from the fuel from getting into the local atmosphere. Even where a bunded tank is not a legal requirement, for example in some domestic storage cases, it is worth the additional investment to enjoy total peace of mind.
Running your own generator, converting machinery to run on alternative fuel sources, and even storing your own fuel for use with machinery and other items can save you money over the long term. However, you should be prepared to invest in appropriate storage equipment that is not only safe but that ensures the integrity of the fuel inside.
Some storage solutions offer additional safety and other features. Gauges can tell you how much fuel remains while dispensing equipment makes it easier and safer to dispense the fuel when it is needed. A locking lid, inspection points, and security measures like tank alarms and bund alarms can also be fitted and these offer even greater security and peace of mind.
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