An approved diesel tank is accompanied by a tank certificate from Kiwa, installation certificate from Kiwa and associated logbook. These certificates must be renewed every 15 years by having the tank re-inspected.
Bram Overweg of Overweg Olie from Raalte has quite a few agricultural entrepreneurs as customers and therefore regularly visits the farmyard. "I regularly see diesel tanks there that have not been inspected. I then advise them on what they can do best: re-inspect, remediate or install a new tank."
Which diesel tank is most suitable?
Overweg has already advised more than 100 farmers on which diesel tank is most suitable for their situation. "In addition, they also want to know whether it is better to choose a tank made of plastic or steel and what the advantages and disadvantages are. It is often also unknown what requirements a fuel tank must meet."
These are all questions about which Overweg is happy to advise agricultural entrepreneurs. "There is also a lot of information on our website. Here, for example, we provide an extensive answer to the question; are you going to buy a diesel tank? You have to pay attention to this."
Plastic or steel?
A steel diesel tank is stronger than a plastic diesel tank† This is an important advantage in the event of a collision, for example. In the event of a collision with a plastic tank, the diesel often runs into the ground, which can lead to remediation of the contaminated soil. There is almost no insurance company that pays for this.
The disadvantage of a steel diesel tank is rust formation due to damage to the coating. A steel diesel tank must also be checked every year for water and sediment, any damage and the level of the leak detection fluid. This annual check is not mandatory for a plastic tank.
However, Overweg Olie advises that a plastic tank should also be checked regularly for the presence of, among other things, water and sediment. This prevents moisture and contamination in the fuel tanks of your machinery.
Questions?
Do you have any questions or do you want to have your diesel tank re-inspected, remediated or renewed? Then take it without obligation contact Contact Overweg Olie for expert advice. You can email via: info@overweg-olie.nl or call: 0572-363890.
Overweg Olie supplies lubricants and greases for tractors, earth-moving machines and other machines in agriculture and industry. Consumers can now also go to the webshop from Overweg Oil.