Kingspan's free tank health check packs add strength to the recent campaign by OFTEC calling for homeowners to consider upgrading their tanks to safer and more robust double-skinned or "bunded" models.

With an estimated 700,000 homes in Ireland reliant on oil as their primary fuel source, Kingspan is calling upon homeowners to prioritise their tank health and check their current tank for any signs of disrepair.

Pat Freeman, with Ireland rugby players John Cooney, Jacob Stockdale and Iain Henderson, and David McDonagh and David Blevings.

Explaining the importance of its #BetterOffBunded campaign, David McDonagh, Ireland national sales manager, Kingspan Water & Energy, adds: “Accidental oil spillages can be extremely costly. They’re often not covered under insurance, are extremely harmful to the environment and are the homeowner’s responsibility. Our #BetterOffBunded campaign aims to highlight the robust reasons why choosing a bunded tank is recommended for all homeowners.”

Kingspan’s free tank health check packs include a downloadable check list, a mini torch, pen, notepad and magnifying glass to make it as easy as possible for homeowners to be tank-aware.

David McDonagh, Pat Freeman and David Blevings with Ireland rugby players Jacob Stockdale, John Cooney and Iain Henderson.

David continues: “As one of Ireland’s largest manufacturers of oil tanks, we’ve created helpful and free packs that give homeowners the tools required to assess their tank’s current condition and make informed choices. The checklist encourages people to score their tank using 12 vital markers which include sun bleaching, rusting, cracking, checking oil filters and valves. Results are indicated on a traffic light system and our experts are on hand if homeowners are concerned or would like to discuss their tank’s condition.”

Ireland Rugby Players Jacob Stockdale, Iain Henderson and John Cooney showing support for Kingspan.

OFTEC’s call for homeowners to consider choosing bunded is a message that Kingspan supports due to the superior quality and safety of double-skinned bunded tanks. Bunded tanks are essentially "a tank within a tank", which means that even if the inner tank suffers leakage, the secondary level of containment will prevent an external spillage.

Kingspan’s Tank Health Check Packs are completely free for homeowners in Ireland and can be claimed at www.kingspanenergymanagement.ie/tankhealthcheck while stocks last.

Kingspan offers an extensive range of Titan Bunded oil tanks, ranging from 650l to 9,000l to suit all spaces.

Kingspan’s oil storage products are manufactured to the very highest of standards, have 10-year guarantees and come with a Watchman oil monitoring device as standard.

For further information on availing of a free tank health check pack, log on to www.kingspanenergymanagement.ie/tankhealthcheck or call Kingspan on +353 42 969 0022. Information is available with regards to OFTEC’s Bunded Campaign at www.OFTEC.org.uk

*While stocks last, no purchase necessary