Articles by Max Ledsham

Articles by Max Ledsham

How to store drinking water long-term
15 May 2024
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How to store drinking water long-term

You may want to store drinking water at home if there is a planned interruption to your water supply. Alternatively, it is common practice for many event organisers to store drinking water for events. Whatever the reason, storing drinking water is perfectly safe provided you have taken the correct steps to do so. In this guide, we'll be taking a closer look at how you safely store drinking water.

A Guide to Food Grade Plastic
8 May 2024
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A Guide to Food Grade Plastic

In this article, we will provide a comprehensive insight into food-grade plastic, exploring how this category differs from ‘food-safe’ and discussing those plastics that meet the ‘food-grade’ standards.
A guide to storing petrol
3 May 2024
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A guide to storing petrol

If you need to store petrol, you must know how to do so safely. Whether you need to store it for your business, farm, car, van or boat, or even for garden equipment such as a lawnmower, petrol needs to be stored safely. In our guide, we'll provide you with all the information you need to know about storing petrol safely. We outline what to do if fuel catches fire, the law surrounding storing petrol at work and at home plus our top tips to follow these laws and help you store petrol safely.
The Best Jerry Cans For Storing Fuel
19 April 2024
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The Best Jerry Cans For Storing Fuel

A ‘Jerry can’ is a widely recognised term used for a container specifically engineered to hold fuel. We have looked closely into jerry can design and construction to offer you the best modern fuel storage solutions.
Potable water
15 April 2024
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What is potable water and is it drinkable?

The last thing you want as you are about to take a sip of a refreshing glass of water is to see it looks a bit murky and there is a weird smell coming from the glass. Has the water gone off? Is the tank not suitable? Or did you just leave the water in the tank too long?

Let’s look at how long you should store water in a tank and how to protect the water from contamination in your water storage tank.

Should IBC Tanks Be Insulated?
9 April 2024
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Should IBC Tanks Be Insulated?

While IBC insulation can be used as a proactive measure to address this vulnerability, its suitability may raise questions. If you’re unsure about whether IBC tanks should be insulated, delve into our comprehensive article.
What is an IBC tank?
2 April 2024
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What is an IBC tank?

Intermediate bulk containers, also known as IBC tanks or IBC totes, are an incredibly useful storage. They come in a range of sizes, types and materials, each with their own unique benefits. In this article, we'll take a closer look at exactly what IBCs are, what they are made of and what they are commonly used for. 

Blue plastic barrel with black lid being opened by hand
1 February 2023
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What are blue plastic drums used for?

Plastic barrels can be as versatile as your business needs. We’ve been selling these products for the past couple of years, and we’ve seen our customers using the drums for a variety of different uses.