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oil TANK SECURITY
Oiltec has been made increasingly aware of a growing number of thefts from domestic oil tanks. With many oil tanks sited in quiet rural backwaters, thieves often have the chance to drain tanks completely unnoticed. "Usually it is only when people run out of oil that the theft becomes apparent, but regularly making a note of oil levels and taking simple preventative measures will help to ensure you are not the The following information supplied by us contains useful advice to pass on to customers.
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UPDATE 04/08/2008
REPORTS THAT THIEVES WILL GO TO ANY LENGTHS TO STEAL FUEL THE METHOD I WILL NOT GO IN TO, BUT FUEL IS DESPERSSED ONTO THE GROUND. OIL SPILLAGE CAN CARRY A LARGE FINE ESPECIALLY IF YOU LIVE NEAR A WATER WAY, IT MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA TO CHECK WITH YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY TO SEE IF YOU COVERED IN AN UNLIKELY EVENT.
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ADVICE FOR CUSTOMERS
- Check the level of fuel regularly so you are sure none has gone missing and you always know how much fuel you have.
- Buy a padlock for your tank. Most tanks can be looked at the inspection cover. There are also lockable filler caps avaliable that can be retrofitted to oil tanks.
- Install security lights that come on when there is movement in the garden.
- Consider having a simple alarm system fitted. An inexpensive infra-red model will alert you if there is an intruder on your property and deter a thief.
- Be vigilant. If there is a tanker or suspicious vehicle in the area spend a few moments thinking about what they are doing. Listen for the sound of an electirc pump coming from the vehicle as this is how thieves siphon fuel from the tank.
- If your tank is in a remote area, consider having it moved to a more visible spot. Do not try to conceal it with a fence or panels. This could be illegal and cause a fire hazard.
- Consider installing security gates at your property. This will make it harder for thieves to gain access and protect the area where your oil tank is kept.
- Report any suspicious activity to the police.
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Hear we have drills a 13.5mm hole though the cap and tank lip and in the 13mm bolt a hole was drilled to take a padlock, we also made up a metel strap for added streanth. this customer lost around 1000 liters over night, glad to say that none has been stolen since.
If you require more advice on tank security please contact us.
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