How Cold Temperatures Affect Diesel Fuel
January 8, 2014When it gets cold, there are two issues that can potentially affect diesel fuel: gelling, and ice formation. In this blog we’ll talk about why [...]
Continue Reading...How To Safely Refuel at the Gas Pump
January 3, 2014It’s always important to be safety conscious when refilling your vehicle at the gas pump, but it’s especially important in the winter. The reason [...]
Continue Reading...Tanks Direct Project: Underground Storage Tank Installation
December 27, 2013One of the main safety concerns at airports is the large quantity of flammable aircraft fuel which is stored on the premises. Fuel leaks can cover [...]
Continue Reading...Thermal Energy Storage: What Is It?
December 17, 2013Thermal energy storage is one of the many new technologies that allow for increased energy efficiency at large facilities with a large demand for [...]
Continue Reading...What is Diesel Fuel Polishing?
December 11, 2013Diesel fuel polishing is the process by which emulsified water is removed from diesel fuel in storage tanks in order to maintain the integrity of the [...]
Continue Reading...POD Architecture Improves Data Center Design
December 3, 2013As demand from various industries for data centers grows, centers themselves have grown significantly in both size and number. One of the necessary [...]
Continue Reading...Tanks Direct Launches 2013 Holiday Food Drive
November 27, 2013TANKS DIRECT LAUNCHES 2013 HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE Laurel Company Organizes Canned Goods Collection for Maryland Food Bank Laurel, MD – (November 27, [...]
Continue Reading...Preventing Flotation of Underground Storage Tanks
November 26, 2013The idea of an underground storage tank floating seems counter-intuitive at first. How can a tank float if it’s underground? The answer has to do [...]
Continue Reading...Storage Tank Electrical and Controls Installation
November 22, 2013As a full-service distributor and installer of storage tanks and storage tank accessories, Tanks Direct offers electrical and controls installation [...]
Continue Reading...How To Prevent Fuel Theft With Automated Fuel Management
November 13, 2013Fuel theft is a big issue at public works fueling stations across the country, the main reason being manual documentation of vehicle mileage and fuel [...]
Continue Reading...Tanks Direct Announces Promotion of Jeffrey Shultz
November 11, 2013November 11, 2013 Laurel, MD – Octagon Services Inc. DBA Tanks Direct / Shelters Direct has promoted Jeffrey M. Shultz to General Manager of Tanks [...]
Continue Reading...Tank Testing Services from Tanks Direct
November 6, 2013In addition to tank distribution and installation, Tanks Direct also offers tank testing services. Tank testing is performed to ensure the viability [...]
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