Need a new Oil Tank?
5 Reasons Why You Do
If you spot any of the below warning signs, you may need to consider investing in a replacement steel or plastic oil tank. If you are looking for an oil tank installer Swansea, then give us a call
1) Visible Tank Corrosion and Rust
One of the most obvious red flags is visible rust and corrosion on the exterior of your metal oil tank. While a bit of surface wear is normal with age, extensive flaking, pitting, and rust suggest advanced degradation. As corrosion perforates the metal, you risk cracks, pinhole leaks and even potential internal tank failure.
Our team routinely inspects for advanced corrosion during maintenance checks and can advise if a new oil tank is the safest choice. If your tank can be repaired, we will endeavour to do so.
2) Dents, Gouges or Other Damage
Major dents, gouges, scrapes, or other external surface damage compromise the structural stability of a metal or plastic tank over time. Vehicles, fallen debris and similar heavy duty impacts can warp the tank shell
notable dents or defects are a warning sign to investigate further or consider replacement. Give us a call if you need an oil tank installer Swansea
3) Leaking Oil or Contamination
You should never ignore signs of leaking oil, such as visible oil sheen on your tank or nearby surfaces. Even terribly slow seeps indicate an escalating problem
Leaks that continue unaddressed can pose a serious environmental risk, not to mention foundations, and surrounding area. The tank may be repairable, but sometimes it’s far more efficient to arrange a replacement.
Our oil tank installers follow all environmental regulations for safe removal and disposal and will advise which is the safest and most cost-effective option for you.
4) Advanced Age
While they can last several decades if very well-maintained, most modern oil tanks have a functional lifespan of around 20-25 years, or thereabouts. Check out the regulations on Oftec.org
Older tanks are increasingly prone to corrosion. We recommend carefully inspecting any tanks over 25 years old, as replacement often makes better economic sense than more repairs.
5) Outdated Single Skin Design
Single-skinned oil tanks can still work to a high standard, but these tanks are more likely to need replacing sooner than double-skinned tanks due to the single layer of protection. New tank installations will be reinforced with interstitial leak monitoring for additional safety.
While still legal, some properties still have older single-skinned tanks embedded, Therefore, upgrading to newer models or opting for a stronger double-skinned tank in favour of an older single-skinned one is strongly recommended. 
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