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Archive for October, 2009
Installers
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Do your tanks leak after the winter layup?
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009It is worth checking your tanks thoroughly after the winter layup. Condensation in steel fuel tanks can cause untold problems including corrosion and water in the filters possibly causing your engine to stop. If your stainless or mild steel fuel tank was not left full over the winter layup then it will almost certainly have a small amount of water content. Our climate in the UK provides the ideal conditions for water vapour to condense out on the tank sides. This can often be seen on the outside of the tank, sometimes known as sweating.
Another source of corrosion is tanks sitting on foam or rubber. At Tek Tanks we see many stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel tanks with corrosion problems. Quite often the corrosion can be clearly seen where the tanks have been resting in frames etc. Moisture collects in these areas and is unable to dry out. If your tank is sitting on foam or rubber, then it would be worth checking and even replacing of possible with a non absorbent or closed cell product.
Tek Tanks polyethylene tanks do not suffer with corrosion problems and almost totally eliminate condensation, within fuel tanks.Every Tek Tanks custom tank comes with a 5 year warranty as standard and peace of mind with our CE certification. Should you steel or aluminium tank have a leak, then give us a call for a quote…. you never know, we may have already done one for your model of boat.
Tek Tanks Smallest tank
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009In May 2009, Tek Tanks built their smallest tank to date.
Measuring : – L x 200mm W x 100mm Hx 100mm, holding just under 2 litres.
The tank is used for diesel with an Eberspacher heater in the Open 60 Race within an Owen Clarke boat, built in 2007, called Soren Gold.
Gobius Level Indicator
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Here at Tek-Tanks we supply the level indicator Gobius , the first level indicator in the world that measures the contents of tanks in plastic, stainless steel, aluminium or steel from the OUTSIDE. Regardless of the tank’s size and shape, or amount of deposit on the inside of the tank wall, Gobius is reliable.
There are a number of advantages to the Gobius , including: -
.It measures from the outside of the tank
. It is very easy to install
. No need to drill extra holes, the Gobius sticks to the side of your tank.
. Coloured lamps show the current fluid at 4 levels.
. It never comes in direct contact with the tanks contents.
For more details, please visit the following: – http://tek-group.co.uk/acatalog/Gobius_Non_Invasive.html
Tek Tanks Invests in CNC Machining Capability
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Tek-Tanks invests in CNC Machining Capability
Tek-Tanks have taken the plunge …..excuse the pun, in a CNC Router capable of machining very accurate panels from many types of material.
The CNC Router will be used predominantly for machining panels for our custom built tanks enabling us to deliver an even more accurate and higher quality tank for the same price. Your tank will be machined directly from our detailed CAD drawings eliminating any misunderstanding that could occur from vague or ambiguous hand sketches.
The following quotation is directly from our Vision Statement.
“We will embrace any new technology suitable to the advancement of the company…. We will be recognised as an innovative company willing to please. “
Tek-Tanks will be offering a full CNC Routing Service under the name of Tek-Kut, the newest member of the Tek-Group. Please contact us on 01420 520064 for more details on how we can help with your cutting requirements.
Tek-Tanks sponsor Powerboat P1 World Championship
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Tek-Tanks Sponsor Lucas Oil Outerlimits in the Powerboat P1 World Championship
Tek-Tanks are sponsoring ‘Lucas Oil Outerlimits’ in the Powerboat P1 World Championship.
Powerboat P1 is the fastest-growing offshore series in the world – a truly adrenaline-fuelled global odysssey. It’s all about overwhelming sound, blinding speeds and gusty heroes, taking on thier rivals in state of-the-art boats and racing just yards apart as they bounce from wave to wave.
Joe Sgro is the driver, Nigel Hook is in charge of throttles, Mike Fiore is in charge of reverse throttles and Andy Wilby is the reverse driver. Tek-Tanks have supported Andy from when he first started racing in 2000 Rib National Series with his Father. We have continued to support him by supplying fuel tanks to Team Sunseeker.
Andy has now been taken on by Outerlimits powerboats to help the Lucas Oil sponsored No 77 boat, in a reserve and test driver role. When not in the boat Andy also takes on the role of Pit Manager, ensuring the boat is ready for testing and racing at each event.
Lucas Oil OuterlimitsIt all takes place off the coast of some of the world’s hottest and most evocative tourist destinations, in seas that are unpredictable.
The Powerboat P1 Calender is as follows: -
| 8th -10th May 2009 | Valetta | Malta |
| 19th-21st June 2009 | Istanbul | Turkey |
| 3rd – 5th July 2009 | San Benedotto Del Tronto | Italy |
| 7th – 9th August 2009 | Gothenburg | Sweden |
| 11th – 13th September | Sicily | Italy |
| October/November 2009 | Manama | Bahrain |
Powerboat P1 is a world party, and a world apart – a thrill ride you don’t want to miss. So sit down and strap in as you get ready for Powerboat P1’s high-octane global tour…..
For more information please visit http://www.powerboatp1.com/
Lucas Oil Outerlimits raced in San Benedotto Del Tronto in Italy, managing a 5th Place , due to hitting a submerged object and both propellers being destroyed. Everything on Lucas Oil Outerlimits was checked, ready for the race on Sunday.
Everything started well on Sunday, but regrettably due to the vibration caused in the race the day before, part of the throttle system broke. Unfortunately, this happened at the start of the race, so they had to withdraw. However the next race is in 4 weeks, and all us here at Tek-Tanks wish all the team better luck!
Lucas Oil OuterlimitsYoung British Solo Circumnavigator Heads for Record Books
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009A 17 year old British sailor Mike Perham set out from Panama on the final stage of his record attempt to become the youngest solo yachtsman to take on the world. Sailing the Open 50 race yacht TotallyMoney.com Mike set out on this extraordinary odyssey from Gunwharf Quay Portsmouth, England on 15th November 2008 and now expects to make a triumphant return within four weeks.
Mike from Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, first hit the headlines two years ago when he became the youngest person ever to sail across the Atlantic single-handed at the age of just fourteen – a record recognised by the Guinness Book of Records.
Michael Perham abroad his Open 50 yacht Totallymoney.com during his record attempt to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the world alone.During Mike’s circumnavigation, he has overcome everything nature can throw at him including storm force winds and 50ft seas. He has also had to overcome major problems with his yacht’s self-steering system, rudder bearings and electrics. Stopping for repairs added months to the voyage and led to Mike missing the seasonal weather window for rounding Cape Horn. Continued bad weather in the Southern Ocean, surfing down waves at crazy speeds up to 28knots, eventually forced the teenager to sail much further north than he had intended and sensibly, he re routed his return to the Atlantic via the Panama Canal.
Mike’s daily blogs and videos have been an inspiration to thousands who read and watch them each day. Mixing picturesque sunsets with ferocious seas, he describes with remarkable insight, his encounters with whales and dolphins, – and contrasting rubbish that litter the sea.
Mike said today: ‘I’m finally on the last leg and it feels just great. I only have about 5,000 miles to go, so I am hoping to be home inside four weeks. I really can’t wait, but I won’t push the boat too hard, as I would not want anything to happen that might have been preventable.’
Mike has many sponsors, including Tek-Tanks. For more information please visit Mike’s website.
