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1. Bourne Ryan

   
   11/10/2011 8:11 AM

   I am currently looking into new above ground storage tanks and was curious what others have been using, Im undecided on going with cement vaults or double-walled steel. Currently we have underground tanks that are approaching their life span, any thoughts would be appreciated

   
   
   
   
2. Sandy Clark

   

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   11/10/2011 9:11 AM

   Look at ConVault. I think they are nationwide.

   
   
   
   
3. Jason Cook

   

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   11/10/2011 7:11 PM

   We have an Enviro Vault. It has been here for over two decades with no issues.
   
   My advice would be to identify the "secondary containment" component of whichever product you choose. I would also recommend tanks that have a capacity equal to or less than 1000 gallons. If you entertain a 1500 unit, you will be required to comply with the EPA SPCC rule and maintain a written program, ect... That 1325 gallon quantity includes (55 gal) drums of oil, ect...

   
   
   
   
4. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   11/10/2011 7:11 PM

   I purchased ConVault, double wall concrete units at my last gig for just over $25,000 for a double 500-gallon unit. My current course, we purchased double wall steel, 2,000 gallon tanks for about $4,000 a piece. A big difference in price. The steel will last you about 20 years with no issues. The ConVault, they'll be there long after you are gone. Either way, with them you need no containment pad. You can go with single wall as long as you build a containment around them, seal them, and do annual maintenance. In Florida, if you are under 550 gallons you aren't required to be inspected, etc....you might want to check with your state DEP to see what minimum requirements are if you want to fly under the radar.

   
   
   
   
5. Melvin Waldron

   

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   11/10/2011 8:11 PM

   Andy, do you have company names for steel double walled units? Just curious.
   
   Thanks, Mel

   
   Melvin H. Waldron III, CGCS, Horton Smith Golf Course, City of Springfield/Greene County MO
   
   
6. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   11/11/2011 5:11 AM

   We purchased ours through our fuel supplier at the time. I believe they got them from General industries, Inc., http://www.gitank.com/. The pump was separate and we had to unload, paint and install the tanks. We did all permitting ourselves.
   
   I just did a quick Google search for "Aboveground double wall fuel tank" and several companies popped up.

   
   
   
   
7. Wahlin Scott B

   
   11/11/2011 6:11 AM

   andyjorg said: I purchased ConVault, double wall concrete units at my last gig for just over $25,000 for a double 500-gallon unit. My current course, we purchased double wall steel, 2,000 gallon tanks for about $4,000 a piece. A big difference in price. The steel will last you about 20 years with no issues. The ConVault, they'll be there long after you are gone. Either way, with them you need no containment pad. You can go with single wall as long as you build a containment around them, seal them, and do annual maintenance. In Florida, if you are under 550 gallons you aren't required to be inspected, etc....you might want to check with your state DEP to see what minimum requirements are if you want to fly under the radar.

   
   
   I have a 500 gal double unit from ConVault and am very happy with it. I purchased it 10 years ago after cleaning up an underground storage tank mess that was "significantly non-compliant" when I got there.

   
   
   
   
8. Larry Allan

   

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   11/11/2011 6:11 AM

   Check with your fuel supplier. Ours gave us two double walled tanks and built the pad with impact pillars. Our part of the agreement was to stick with them as our sole supplier for 5 years

   
   
   
   
9. Michael Vogt

   

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   11/11/2011 8:11 AM

   Ryan:
   
   Every new Turf Care Center we plan, ConVault (http://convault.com/) is what we recommend.

   
   
   
   
10. Chris Cook

    

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    11/11/2011 10:11 AM

    Ryan, we contacted our fuel supplier and they gave us two double-walled 500 gal. tanks and secondary containment bins for free. All we had to do was agree to buy fuel from them and purchase two 115v pumps. I think I spent a couple thousand on pumps and electric hook up.