We supply and install quality plastic heating oil tanks suitable for domestic use across Leinster. All tanks meet current standards and are selected based on safety, available space and required capacity.
Tank Types
Choosing the Right Oil Tank
In some locations a bunded tank is recommended or required. In others, a single skin tank may be suitable.
The tank type depends on factors such as tank location, surrounding area, access and the conditions on site.
Typical guide distances:
within 10 metres of water or drainage
within 50 metres of a drinking water source
Suitable where:
installation position meets safety distances
lower cost option is preferred
base is stable and level
Typical sizes supplied:
650 litre oil tank
1000 litre oil tank
1200 litre oil tank
1350 litre oil tank
1400 litre oil tank
2000 litre oil tank
2500 litre oil tank
Single skin tanks are a straightforward and cost-effective solution where site conditions allow.
Capacity Options
Single Skin Oil Tanks
Environmental risk A single skin tank should not be installed where a leak could reach:
a drain or gully
a river, stream or ditch
a soakaway or septic system
a well or borehole
sloping ground where oil could run off
Over 2500 litres For domestic installations above 2500 litres, secondary containment is required.
A bunded tank is required or strongly recommended in these cases:
Bunded Oil Tanks (double layer)
available space
oil usage
base condition
distance to boundaries or drains
environmental requirements
The correct tank depends on:
We mainly supply Carbery plastic tanks, widely used in Ireland for reliability and long service life.