Which Diesel Storage Tank?
 Diesel storage tanks have come a long, long way from simply consisting of a single skin metal tank precariously balanced on blocks, attached to a flexible hose and automatic nozzle. Today’s range of diesel storage and dispensing tanks are brimming with the very latest fuel storage and delivery technology, thereby ensuring compliance with the most demanding regulations and requirements.
Regulatory Compliance
All static diesel storage tanks supplied by TankDepot.co.uk have been engineered from the outset to ensure full compliance with all current and envisaged fuel storage requirements, including:
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British Standard BS5410
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Environmental Alliance PPG02 Pollution Prevention Guidelines
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The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001
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The Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) Regulations 1991
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The Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003
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The Water Environment (Oil Storage) (Scotland) Regulations 2006
Which capacity?
 The optimum tank for any diesel storage application, will be dependent upon:
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The number of vehicles being refuelled on an ongoing basis
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The type of vehicle which is being refuelled
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The frequency of refuelling
The table below provides a summary of how many times a selection of vehicles can be filled from each model in the TankDepot.co.uk range. Please note however that vehicle fuel tank capacities may vary from model to model and manufacturer to manufacturer. Therefore, the values below should only be considered as estimates.
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Application/
Tank Model |
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Ride On
Lawnmower |
65 fills |
125 fills |
175 fills |
250 fills |
450 fills
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500 fills | |
Small Car Derived Van |
30 fills |
50 fills |
70 fills |
105 fills |
189 fills
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210 fills | |
Family Hatchback |
25 fills |
45 fills |
63 fills |
90 fills |
162 fills
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180 fills | |
Full Size Panel Van |
18 fills |
30 fills |
42 fills |
60 fills |
108 fills
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120 fills | |
7.5 Tonne Truck |
11 fills |
20 fills |
28 fills |
40 fills |
72 fills
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80 fills | |
Midi Type Bus |
6 fills |
11 fills |
15 fills |
22 fills |
40 fills
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45 fills | |
44 Tonne Truck |
3 fills |
5 fills |
7 fills |
11 fills |
19 fills
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22 fills | |
Agricultural Tractor |
2 fills |
3 fills |
4 fills |
7 fills |
12 fills
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14 fills | |
Combine Harvester |
2 fills |
3 fills |
4 fills |
7 fills |
11 fills
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13 fills |
Additionally, it is worth giving consideration to buying a slightly larger tank than may be required. This allows you to stock up with diesel when prices are lower and extends the period between refills.
Portable Diesel Dispensing
Since it first appeared in 2006, Titan's Truckmaster range has revolutionised on site diesel storage and dispensing. No more Jerry Cans rattling around in the back of pick ups and no more towing bowser trailers around construction sites. Instead, a lightweight, corrosion resistant tank that simply and easily can be carried on the back of almost any pick up truck.
The TruckMaster features ADR (international Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) and UN IBC approvals and is suitable for transportation of Lubricating and Hydraulic Oil. Integrally moulded baffles minimise fuel surge during transit, whilst UV stabilised thermoplastic construction ensures the product will not fade, crack or corrode. when fitted to a vehicle, this product does not require ADR Driver Training, it is not necessary to fit Orange Hazard Plates and a TREM (Road Transport Emergency Card) is not required. However, under ADR requirements, the driver is required to provide a transport document.
The table below provides a summary of how many times a selection of vehicles can be filled from each model in TankDepot.co.uk's Titan Truckmaster range. Please note however that vehicle fuel tank capacities may vary from model to model and manufacturer to manufacturer. Therefore, the values below should only be considered as estimates.
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Application/
Tank Model |
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Large Ride On
Lawnmower |
22 fills |
46 fills | |
Small Car Derived Van |
10 fills |
23 fills | |
Family Hatchback |
8 fills |
18 fills | |
Full Size Panel Van |
6 fills |
14 fills | |
7.5 Tonne Truck |
3 fills |
7 fills | |
Midi Type Bus |
2 fills |
5 fills | |
44 Tonne Truck |
1 fills |
2 fills | |
Agricultural Full Size Tractor |
0.6 fills |
1 fills | |
Combine Harvester |
0.6 fills |
1 fills |
Please note:
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Titan Truckmasters have a maximum service life of 5 years and a should undergo a full safety inspection after 2.5 years.
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If a Titan Truckmaster is to be used as a static dispensing tank, it must be stored within a suitably bunded area to ensure compliance with prevailing UK statutory requirements.
BioDiesel
BioDiesel requires specialist fuel storage facilities, dependent upon concentration:
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Titan's FuelMaster and Truckmaster ranges are only suitable for BioDiesel with a maximum bio element of 5% i.e. B5
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Harlequin's Fuel Station and Fuel Point ranges are suitable only for BioDiesel with a maximum bio element of 10% i.e. B10
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Titan's BioMaster 30 range is suitable for BioDiesel with a maximum bio element of 30% i.e. B30
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Harlequin's BioBund BioDiesel Storage Tank range is suitable for for BioDiesel with a maximum bio-element of 100% and is ideal for connection to remotely located pedestal dispensing units. Please note that BioDiesel Fuel Deliery Equipment is not supplied as standard with this product range and must be purchased sep
Please note all concentrations stated above assume the use of a fuel produced in accordance with British Standard BS EN14214. Neither TankDepot.co.uk nor product manufacturers will be responsible in any way for the use of incorrectly specified fuel with supplied product. Please see individual product pages for further information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Every effort is made to keep this area of the site up to date. However, TankDepot.co.uk cannot be held liable for errors and omissions. TankDepot.co.uk recommends that all static storage tanks should be installed only by a competent person, registered with The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC). Please note that TankDepot.co.uk will not be responsible for any installation which is non-compliant with prevailing statutory requirements.
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