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Reach out to the experts at Elite Environmental & Tank Testing Services to install a new tank in your home or replace an existing one. Some of the things that you must consider include the type and size of the tank, location, building regulations, and the amount of fuel to be left in the tank. It is also required to check if there are any underground public utility lines or any landscaping that needs to be done after the oil tank installation.

You can choose from various types of oil tanks such as indoor, outdoor, above-ground, underground, plastic, and steel tanks. There is also a type called a bunded tank, a smaller tank inside a bigger one that is 10 percent larger than the smaller tank.

Indoor and Outdoor Tanks

Indoor tanks have a capacity from 160 to 400 gallons and are placed in basements, garages and utility rooms. They require less maintenance compared to outdoor tanks as they are not significantly exposed to the elements.

Above-Ground and Underground Tanks

Outdoor tanks are usually larger and require more maintenance compared to indoor tanks. They have two types, above-ground and underground. Above-ground tanks can be either plastic or steel. These tanks require the least maintenance and have a simple installation process. They are also the most environmentally friendly oil tanks. Underground oil tanks are mostly steel but may have a polyurethane jacket to protect them from corrosion.

The space above underground tanks is free for other uses. The most common types of underground tanks are known as non-regulated underground tanks. These can be residential heating oil tanks of varying sizes, but certain agricultural and residential motor fuel tanks for non-commercial use are also considered non-regulated underground tanks.

These underground tanks are placed in basements, cellars, mines, drift shafts, or tunnels. Non-regulated tank replacements require only a local building department permit and inspection by the local building authorities.

Tank Installation Location

Choosing the right installation location is crucial as it is chosen to ensure that the impact of any oil spill on your health, property and the environment is minimum in case there are any. Oil leakages can remain undetected for several years, hence choosing the right location is especially important for underground tanks.

Indoor tanks must be stored in a safe place where the hazard of fire is non-existent, and the risks of environmental pollution from oil spills are the lowest. They are usually installed inside a secondary container in a fire-resistant compartment located at the lowest level of the building. Call us today for professional oil tank installation