Heating Oil storage tank - Steel or Plastic ?

[sparkythecat]

I need to replace my 2000litre heating oil tank with a new bunded tank and am trying to decide whether to choose steel or plastic.
One would think plastic is the obvious choice, but for the same storage capacity, steel tanks are physically smaller than plastic ones and whilst they may in time rust, they are generally less susceptible to damage.
Are there any other factors or options I should consider?

[sparkythecat]

After much deliberating, I've ordered one of these rascals.

The manufacturer is a local company http://www.fuelproof.co.uk/domesticheatingoiltanks...
I've concreted the new base for it and it's being delivered next week. My installation is fully compliant with building regs and my near neighbour who is a boiler engineer has the necessary qualifiaction to sign it off

[sparkythecat]

janou said:

Did you choose a bunded tank then? What size is suitable for a 3 bed house?

Yes I chose a bounded tank .The one I bought was 1800litres which is adequate for a 3 bed house