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Residential
Fuel Oil Fact Sheet
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MH
TANK CO.
Mike Hoensch Tank Company Inc.
New York: PO
Box 428 Warwick, NY 10990
New Jersey: PO Box 576 Hewitt, NJ 07421
Tel: 973.390.5356
· Fax: 973.230.8694
E-Mail: MHTankco@yahoo.com
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An
unprotected underground storage tanks life expectancy is 15 to 20 years
of age.
Just
like the roof on your house, underground and above ground fuel storage
tanks eventually will wear out and need to be replaced. Though the State
of New York does not regulate residential underground storage tanks
under 1001 gallons, nor does the State of New Jersey regulate ANY
residential tank, the decommissioning/replacement of a tank, just like
new siding or a roof, is something for which the homeowner should
eventually budget. When taking action on your tank, there are solutions.
Solutions
Abandoning
the Tank
Abandoning
a tank is the least obstructive means of decommissioning a tank.
Typically soils located above the underground tank are hand excavated.
The size of the excavation is usually 50” x 50”. After gaining
access to the top of the tank it is cut large enough to have a field
technician fit inside of the tank. The tank would then be emptied and
all the contents from the tank would then be either transferred into a
new tank on site, or be disposed of at a licensed waste disposal
facility. After the tank has been properly cleaned the tank is then
filled with gravel. After the tanks interior if filled, the soils
unearthed would be placed back from which they were. Tank abandonment
will minimize the restoration of the property versus tank removal.
Removing
the Tank
A
qualified tank removal contractor, like Mike Hoensch Tank Company, will
make sure the necessary permits are obtained (if required) and all
procedures are followed in compliance with state and local regulations.
The tank is removed and disposed of properly. The tank void is then
filled with clean fill and brought back to grade.
Tank
Installation:
Mike
Hoensch Tank Company offers both underground and aboveground storage
tank solutions providing our home with warranted tanks for today and
tomorrow.
Underground
Tank Abandonment:
Typically
soils located above the underground tank are hand excavated. The size of
the excavation is usually 50” x 50”. The tank would then be emptied
and all the contents from the tank would then be either transferred into
a new tank on site, or be disposed of at a licensed waste disposal
facility. After the tank has been properly cleaned and inspected the
tank is then filled with an inert material. Mike Hoensch Tank Company
Inc. recommends pea gravel. The placement of this material will not
change if water interfaces with it as it would with sand. After the
tanks interior if filled, the soils unearthed would be placed back from
which they were. Tank abandonment will minimize the restoration of the
property versus tank removal.
Underground
Tank Removal:
Typically
machinery is utilized to conduct an underground tank removal. The size
of the excavation normally extends 2 feet past each direction of the
size of the tank. A 550-gallon tank (typical for most residences)
measures 48” in diameter and is 5’5” Long.
After gaining access to the top of the tank the tank would then
be emptied and all the contents from the tank would then be either
transferred into a new tank on site, or be disposed of at a licensed
waste disposal facility. Prior to the tank being removed the local
inspector will look at the interior of the tank as to inspect the tank
for any possible leaks, and to insure the tank has been properly
cleaned. After the tank has been properly cleaned and the inspector has
completed the inspection, the tanks void is then filled with clean fill.
Aboveground
Tank Removal:
Typically
above ground storage tanks are either placed inside or outside of the
home. The tank would then be emptied and all the contents from the tank
would then be either transferred into a new tank on site, or be disposed
of at a licensed waste disposal facility. After the tank has been
properly cleaned and the inspector has completed the inspection, the
holes in the building from either the fill, vent, or oil lines would
then also be removed and the holes would be patched.
Tank
Installations:
Oil
tank installation consists of either above ground, or under ground
tanks. Mike Hoensch Tank Company offers only state of the art tanks with
the newest technology. All of our tanks carry a 2,10 or 20-year
warrantee and are single or double walled. Our aboveground tanks range
from 120 to 400 gallons and are horizontal or vertical. These tanks can
be installed either inside or outside of the home. They can also be
manifold together. Our installations are second to none, using a whistle
vent alarm; site gauge to show the oil capacity and all piping is
painted for aesthetics and to minimize rusting. We never use compression
fittings, only flared for the safest and best results. The fill &
vent lines are 2 inches in diameter, providing the proper ventilation
and eliminating any pressure build up during deliveries which could
possibly damage the tank. All tanks and associated piping are air tested
prior to installation. Our installer is trained to install oil tanks
above standard building code requirements whether the township requires
an inspection or not. Much time and effort is placed into our
installation to assure a satisfied customer for years to come.
Leaking
Tanks:
In
the event that the tank being decommissioned is found to be leaking, the
person discovering the leak must notify a hotline of such an incident.
When such a call is placed to either NJ DEP (New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection), or NY DEC (New York Department of
Environmental Conservation), a case number is issued to the site. In
order to remove a case number, remedial efforts and or an investigation
is required. A report must be filed indicating that soil samples and
possibly groundwater samples are below actionable levels. The NJ DEP or
NY DEC would then prepare a letter indicating that no further action is
required.
Principal
Background
Michael
Hoensch, principal of the Mike Hoensch Tank Company, over 18 years of
service & experience in this industry. We are a company that
believes in training our employees, as the technology is available to
us. We are a company that is dedicated to our field
Our
Tank Installation / Tank Removal / Site Remediation crew is trained to
know the new ways of the technology made available to us.
Field technicians have a commitment of excellence as to the way
to care about what they do best.
Our
office staff realizes the importance of conducting themselves in a
professional Friendly manner. We are available to you 24 hours a day;
seven day’s a week.
Please
contact us for a no obligation free estimate.
973-390-5356
www.mhtank.com
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