OFTEC has joined forces with the Environment Agency and the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) to launch a new ‘Tank Safe’ campaign, urging the one million oil using homes in England, Wales and Scotland to carry out crucial safety checks on their storage tanks over the summer months.
OFTEC has joined forces with the Environment Agency and the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) to launch a new ‘Tank Safe’ campaign, urging the one million oil using homes in England, Wales and Scotland to carry out crucial safety checks on their storage tanks over the summer months.
Estimates show at least one in three oil tanks currently in use are past their life expectancy of 20 years old and should be replaced. Failing to do so could result in leaks which can be costly to both the consumer and the environment.
OFTEC’s Malcolm Farrow said: “It’s easy to forget about oil tanks during the summer months when central heating systems are not in use. That’s why we’ve launched the ‘Tank Safe’ campaign, offering consumers advice and guidance on how important it is check their tanks now so they are ready for when the colder weather arrives.
OFTEC recommends that tanks are inspected by a competent person, such as an OFTEC registered technician, at least once a year as part of a normal central heating system service. For more information go to www.oftec.co.uk or www.oilsave.org.uk.