Fuel storage

[denchen]

Just as a point of interest, here in the UK it is against the law to store more than 2 by 10 litres (about 4 gallons), of petroleum liquid, without a licence. Petroleum liquid is petrol, you call `gas` LPGs and other liquids like cellulose thinners. The licence is issued after inspection to satisfy the codes by the Local Authority, usually the Fire Brigade. Because of its lower Flash Point, diesel does not need a licence, however if it should get into the ground because of a leak, the Environment Agency all get excited, and often start prosecutions. If any contaminates get into the rivers or streams, well all **** breaks loose. As a point of note, the storage of `gas` in tanks above ground as shown above is `almost` a no no. There is only one storage facility in the whole country where `gas` is stored above ground that I know of, as the picture shows. Diesel storage above ground is common but usually contained by a `bung wall` to catch the contents in the event of a burst. Bung wall must hold the contents plus a third.

 

[Diggin It]

^^ That why lots of us left England and started over a few hundred years ago.

 

[iflywhatevr]

^^ That why lots of us left England and started over a few hundred years ago.

. What he said!

 

[Threepoint]

Denchen, very interesting. Thanks for the post!

 

[Big Barn]

Diesel storage above ground is common but usually contained by a `bung wall` to catch the contents in the event of a burst. Bung wall must hold the contents plus a third.

Pretty much the same here in Canada. Double containment walled tanks are required.

 

[TractorGuy]

Pretty much the same here in Canada. Double containment walled tanks are required. View attachment 571768

They are actually required here also but nobody goes around policing private parties. If enough spills occurred they would pass laws making it illegal to pump into any container not meeting code. That would make the suppliers the regulators. Hopefully it won't come to that.

 

[TnAndy]

Ouch! Do I sense some serious tank envy?

Apparently so...ahahahaaaa.

Not counting the tanks, (used, Craig's List, cleaned/painted by me)I might have 500 bucks in the concrete base and metal for the roof. The lumber came from trees on the place, sawed on my mill, and all the work done personally. I've found over the years one can stretch a small amount of material money a LONG way by doing all the labor yourself.

 

[3Ts]

It has been about 10 years now and the pump and tank are still pristine, no trash, condensate etc have ever been in the tank and I don't use any additives. I think as long as the tanks are kept inside where temperature doesn't fluctuate much, no condensate forms, thus no algae dangers.

I have a 36 gallon aux tank in the back of my pickup. It rarely spends anytime indoors in the 6 years I've had it. I pulled the aux tank yesterday to change the fuel pump because of a leak (in the fuel pump) and checked the inside of the tank as part of that. There is no rust, trash, etc. in it. It's nice new shiny steel just like it was when I bought it, but I also keep it full.

I've found over the years one can stretch a small amount of material money a LONG way by doing all the labor yourself.

And frequently get a better quality job done since you'll pay more attention to the small things that others won't care about.

 

[fried1765]

They are actually required here also but nobody goes around policing private parties. If enough spills occurred they would pass laws making it illegal to pump into any container not meeting code. That would make the suppliers the regulators. Hopefully it won't come to that.

I have a summer home in Canada.
The "Bylaw Officer" cruises around in his municipal pickup looking for just such offenders.
Mother Canada requires permits/inspections for EVERYTHING,(farting permits may be next) and is ALWAYS watching.

 

[09112]

Having lived in England for nearly 20 years, the first thing I noted when I returned to California was how cluttered the streets and roads were. This is what I never saw in England. England does have a lot of laws, some that many consider unnecessary, but lawmakers usually try to act rather than react. In the end the citizen is the benefactor. I get a bit touchy when I see the old country criticized because I have lived it in recent years.