a division of Tank Service Inc., is proud to offer you:

Single & Double wall UL-142

Heavy duty skid tanks

Tank Installation services

ASME pressure vessels

API storage tanks Houston

Insulation and tank heaters

Poly tank custom fabrication

Custom Tank packages

GPS trackers and liquid levels

Stay tuned as we launch forward with tutorials, tips, projects, and anything we can do to help you make the right purchase decision, for the right project, at the right time.

Tip: We highly recommend not to use openings below liquid levels when purchasing a double wall tank.

Here are some of the highlights that you will find within Custom Tank:
* Heavy duty and Light duty Skid Tanks
* API-12F, API-620, API-650 design configuration
* UL-142 Tanks for flammable and combustible liquids
* UL-2085 Tanks for flammable and combustible liquids
* Liquid levels / Wireless Telemetry
* Insulation & Heater Elements
* On-site Tank Installation Services, Turnkey packages available.

We will continue to add more product lines and services before as the division grows.
Thank you for reading and hope to share more information very soon.

First of all,  Jeffrey Gitomer is a fantastic writer whom I follow closely. In his latest letter, he shares 12.5 steps to help us all get committed to whatever it is we want to achieve this year, this quarter, etc….  I can hear some of you already saying, but I already lost interest, I can’t do it, I don’t have the time, maybe next year…and on and on.  I am certainly not exempt from this either, so hopefully we can all benefit from the following.

What does it take to make a commitment, and then follow through with actions that allow the goal to be achieved? Well, I don’t know that there is an actual formula, but let me share with you what’s  working for me.  keep in mind that making the commitment is part one.  Living up to it is part two through twelve point five.

1. Today, not tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes, especially where change or breaking a habit is concerned.
2. Develop a passion or an anger about your present situation. The only way to make the goal a reality is to get determined and create the inner energy.
3. Do it for the most important person in the world…YOU! Don’t do this for or against anyone but yourself.
4. Write down your exact plan. Detail both the actions you must take, and the rewards for achievement.
5. Set a time frame. The end is as important as the beginning.
6. Determine the daily dose. Just figure out what you need to achieve each day, and do that.
7. Look for substitutes (placebos or pacifiers). If you have to quit something, get a diversion to take your mind off of temptation.
8. Don’t quit just because you slip. If you fall off the (achievement) wagon, get back on.
9. Post your goals and achievements. Post-it note your goals on your bathroom mirror. After you achieve them, take them down and post them on your bedroom mirror. Look at your success every day.
10. It’s a day-by-day process. And if you do your daily bit-of-achievement, the passing weeks will bring you the prize.
11. Change other habits, so that one is not overpowering the other. Goals require change. Take the opportunity to make a few more.
12. Celebrate your victory. Ring bells, drink champagne from the winners cup, PARTY!
12.5 Grim reality is having a crisis occur that forces the commitment to be made. This can be anywhere from bombing the World Trade Center, to having a massive heart attack. Where crisis is not the best place to have commitment occur, it is certainly the best place to show how to take immediate action.

One of my resolutions that I have made is to get better organized and try to automate as much as possible sales and marketing cycle.  Let’s hear some of your stories.

So, are we ready to make it a better year?  You better believe it. Let’s dive right into it…

Cheers-

Andy

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why do you need it?
1) protect literally thousands of dollars in fuel,
2) prevent thieves from stealing and pawning your pumps!

What you are seeing here is the anti-theft pump box and anti-theft fill cap box, along with the special pad locks. This is all packaged in.

Will they fit on my tanks?
We have different size diameters to fit almost any standard diameter. Call or email me for more details.

We are all so overexposed to junk Email, spam, and unsolicited requests. So I stopped for a second to think about how important it is for me to feel like you have gained something from this entry, to walk away with information that is actually useful and valuable to YOU, and available anytime at no cost to you whatsoever. (This is the reason for this blog by the way).

“ We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”

So, in me telling you that we have several totes available for sale here in Houston, considered ‘overstock’ equipment, and for which we can make you a good deal; …….just doesn’t resonate well with me.  Instead, let me give you a bit more.  Follow me:

1)  What is an IBC tote? A tote is a common term used in the industry to describe an Intermediate Bulk Container. Whether handling bulk liquids, viscous products or dry flowables, IBC totes or portable bulk containers can meet transportation and handling requirements for corrosives, flammables, food and beverages, custom chemicals, lubricants,  pharmaceuticals, in a safe and cost effective way. The most common sizes are 350 and 550 gallon capacity.

2.) Do you have a need for totes? If you find yourself interested in purchasing totes, you will need to answer a few basic questions:.  1) Will this equipment be used  for a  hazardous or flammable product?, 2) what size works best ?, 3) Do you require Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel , new or used, and finally 4) Quantity of totes required.

3.) totes offered carry the following designation:

DOT UN31A permits the shipment of flammable and combustible liquids authorized by Title 49 CFR.

Allowable modes of transportation: motor vehicle, rail freight, cargo vessel, or air freight. NMFC Item 41032, Sub 1, Class 125. (per DOT)

Those are basics, as most of you already know and understand.  Following on that note, have you come across the situation when you need to re-test these totes?  I get lot of questions on re-certification.  For those of you who may be looking to see what it takes, how to do it, and where to begin; we have put together a manual to give you point by point instruction when the time comes to re-certify your totes.  Why do you need to this?  Per DOT regulations, these totes must be maintained within a current inspection period of every 2 1/2 years.

As always, feel free to ask any questions, and post them here so that we can all gain from each other.

In addition, custom add ons are available as well as special colors.  Don’t forget that UL-142 heavy duty skid tanks are also available at your request.  Here we just finished a set of double walll UL-142 heavy duty skid tanks ready for shipment.

Double Wall UL142 skid tanks

If you are looking for a UL142 skid package, this is our base package:

1. 500- 1000 gal heavy duty skid tank with emergency vents, fill cap, and std vent pipe.

2. Pop up leak gauge for 64″ diameter or less.

3. Pump package 115 volt shipped loose, including: Filter adapter, 12Ft hose, Auto nozzle w/ hanger, meter is built in.

4. On-site installation is available for an extra charge.

Local delivery is free for a limited time only, with min order of 2x tanks.

1000 GAL ul-142 SKID PACKAGE

The next consideration is weight.  If you are planning to ship a container full of totes (empty) then you can fit approximately 10 units.  Now, if you are shipping them full, my suggestion is to do the numbers and double check the max weight allowed to make sure you do not exceed it.

You can see pictures from the original post here

Below is a quick sketch illustrating the set up

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In the pictures following we have outfitted these turn key systems with pumps, electronics, back up system, and much more.

Services include:
Concrete services
Electrical Services
Plumbing and piping services
Accessories (pumps, telemetry, cabinet style dispensers, specialty valves, card readers and much more)

Last, these IBC totes can be fitted with tracking devices, heating elements, insulation jackets, and other accessories…. Are you looking for a turn-key package? Don’t hesitate to request information on our line of pumps, filters, hoses, and nozzles.

Application for IBC containers: Chemicals/petrochemicals, waste disposal/recycling, food industry, paints/lacquers, plant construction, Biodiesel, and much more.

These Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC totes) have the following specifications:
1. DOT UN31A (new builds) permits the shipment of flammable and combustible liquids authorized by Title 49 CFR.
2. Per DOT, allowable modes of transportation: motor vehicle, rail freight, cargo vessel, or air freight.

Call for availability and specifications…

IBC tote 350 gallon

Intermediate Bulk Container 550 gal

Intermediate Bulk Container 350 gal

Intermediate Bulk Container 350 gal manway lid

Intermediate Bulk Container 350 gal (New)

Picture of IBC tote bottom valve

The first one:

Sandra Graves from National Chassis debuted her “green” page on her chassis site. Click here to visit her site and read the quick little interview about the small steps being taken to become more conscious about our planet.

Our Aussie friends Kingston Water Tanks are a responsible and environmentally friendly company, located in Melbourne, Australia.  They stock over 2000 water tanks on 15 major brands. Check out their site here

I must applaud our Aussie friends once again, for the initiative to ban plastic bags beginning in 2009.

We do not think about what the impact plastic bags have on our wild life & oceans. Video here

South Australia To Ban Plastic Bags Beginning In 2009.
Read more here

Thanks for reading!
-Andy