Before purchasing an oil tank, it is worth consulting The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) for relevant information surrounding the storage of heating oil.
Not all domestic heating oil tanks are the same. Some are made from steel, some from plastic, some are thicker than others, some are single skin, and some are bunded.
Firstly, you need to know if you want a steel tank or a plastic oil storage tank. Harlequin manufacture rotationally moulded plastic oil storage tanks as they are not susceptible to the same levels of corrosion as steel tanks. They are also lighter and easier to transport, not to mention being more economical.
Harlequin oil tanks are made from medium density polyethylene (MDPE). Materials and components used in the manufacture of Harlequin Oil Tanks are resistant to the potentially damaging effects of the liquids they are designed to contain. MDPE displays excellent chemical and impact resistance qualities. All Harlequin Oil Tanks are manufactured only from premium grade, virgin materials.
You also need to consider whether you wish to purchase a single skin oil tank or a 'bunded' oil tank. Single skin oil tanks are made using just one tank wall, i.e. the tank skin. Bunded oil tanks consist of a 'tank within a tank' design, which means that your oil and the surrounding environment are protected in the unfortunate event of the inner tank splitting. Single skin tanks are a more environmental hazardous purchase option, as no protection against tank splits and oil spills are offered.
Should your oil tank split and should an oil spill subsequently occur, the clean-up costs in such an event can reach as much as £50,000 and may not be covered by your home insurance policy.
Harlequin believes that the materials which it uses to manufacture its tanks, as well as the structural design of its tanks, make them the first choice for oil tank installers across the UK and Ireland.