If you run a business with a large fleet of vehicles, it can be highly useful to have a storage tank on site. With a petroleum storage tank, you can easily access backup fuel, and you can easily refill equipment on-site, cutting down on time spent going to the gas station.

This is particularly useful if you have equipment that you only run on-site that you need to fuel up. You need to decide between an above-ground or below-ground fuel storage tank solution when it comes to on-site fuel storage. They both offer different benefits, based on what you need.

Above-Ground Tanks

If you are looking for an easy install process, an above-ground tank may be the way to go. They are not as expensive to install. All you need to have is a cement pad and a safe place for the tank to go.

In addition to them being easy to install, they are also easy to inspect. As the tank is out in the open, it is easy for an inspector to check on the tank and ensure that everything is working correctly. An above-ground tank is a lot easier for audit purposes.

Additionally, an above-ground tank is really easy to maintain. If it requires maintenance, you can easily access the tank and take care of it.

However, above-ground tanks are exposed to the elements, which means they are subject to different environmental laws. You also have to be very careful with an above-ground storage tank as the risk of explosion is high if the fuel is not handled properly. You will want to keep anything flammable far away from the tank.

Below-Ground Tank

A below-ground tank is a lot more involved to install. You have to get excavation work done, and you have to ensure that you have a safe place to dig into the ground where you can install the tank. A below-ground tank is more permanent; it will be harder to move it if you decide to relocate. A below-ground tank is best if you know you plan on being at the same location for an extended period of time.

A below-ground tank is great because it is protected. It is not exposed to the elements and will not degrade in the same way an above-ground tank would. The risk of an explosion is also lessened because it is installed in the ground.

Additionally, a below-ground tank doesn't take up valuable above-ground space once in place, giving you more free land for your business.

Above and below-ground fuel tanks can benefit your business; it depends on your set-up and safety needs. For more information about fuel storage tanks, contact a company like Eaton Sales Service to learn more.

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