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Fuel storage equipment | F.A.Q. - Fuelstores
Frequently asked questions |
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Questions and answers on our range of static bunded Fuelstores
Q 1.1. What types of fuel are these products suitable for storing?
Q 1.2. Does the the range of Fuelstores comply with current environmental regulations?
Q 1.3. Can the Fuelstores be transported on the highway, even when full of fuel?
Q 1.4. How is the inner tank filled with fuel?
Q 1.5. How is fuel dispensed from the tank?
Q 1.6. Can the Fuelstores be lifted full of fuel?
Q 1.7. Is any maintenance required on the Fuelstores?
Q 1.8. Are the Fuelstores covered by warranty?
Q 1.9. Are the Fuelstores available in different colours?
Q 1.10. Where are the Fuelstores manufactured?
A 1.1 What types of fuel are these products suitable for storing?
The Fuelstores are suitable for the storage of diesel, gas oil and kerosene. They are not suitable for petrol, avgas, jet a-1 (click here for information on our range of aviation fuel storage equipment).
A 1.2 Do the Fuelstores comply with current environmental regulations?
Yes. Our equipment is built in accordance with the PPG2 (Pollution Prevention) guidelines. The tanks are all fully bunded to ensure minimum risk of leaks and spills.
For more details on oil pollution prevention regulations, click here.
A 1.3 Can the Fuelstores be transported on the highway, even when full of fuel?
Yes. The 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 2500 litre Fuelstores are fully U.N. approved for transporting diesel and gas oil on the highway. These tanks can be transported full of fuel on the highway, providing that the driver of the vehicle has the necessary hazardous goods training etc.
A 1.4 How is the inner tank filled with fuel?
The Fuelstore is filled by removing both filler caps located inside the bund area, connecting the delivery hose to the 2" fill point then commencing filling. Both filler caps are then replaced.
A 1.5 How is fuel dispensed from the tank?
After removing the hose and trigger from the bunded area and checking the hose for kinks, the trigger is inserted into the fuel tank of the vehicle being refuelled, and the 1" ball valve is opened. The trigger is then opened and refuelling can commence by operating the pump. When refuelling has been completed, the trigger is closed and is returned to the bunded area along with the hose. Finally the 1" ball valve is closed.
A 1.6 Can the Fuelstores be lifted full of fuel?
Yes. Fuelstores can be lifted and moved using either the four lifting eyes on the sides of the tank, or the forklift pockets on the steel base. Fuelstores up to 4500 litres in capacity can be lifted when full of fuel.
A 1.7 Is any maintenance required on Fuelstores?
Yes. Periodically the fuel filter element on the fuel filter should be removed and exchanged with a new one. Fuel delivery hose and fittings should be checked weekly for leaks, and the bund area should be kept clean at all times.
A 1.8 Are the Fuelstores covered by warranty?
Yes. The structure of the Fuelstores is covered by a 12 month warranty.
A 1.9 Are the Fuelstores available in different colours?
Yes. The tanks can be painted in a wide range of standard colours: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Grey, Orange and White.
A 1.10 Where are the Fuelstores manufactured?
The Fuelstores are manufactured at our factory in Heysham, Lancashire, UK. Our manufacturing facility includes a precision laser cutting machine and CNC controlled cylinder rolling machine.
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