Smiths of the Forest of Dean Ltd
We are one of the largest independent stockists of tanks, drums and containers in the UK
Leading Independent Specialists for New and Recycled Tanks including Biofuel & Conical Tanks. 
New Fuel Tanks - Bunded Tanks - Complete Fuel Stations - Fuel Banks - IBC's - Water Tanks - Underground Water Tanks - Baffled Tanks - Steel Tanks - Barrels and Buckets

                                                          Recycled Containers - IBC Tanks -
Plastic Water Butts - Plastic Barrels 
                                                         Rain Savers - Steel Drums - Drum Bunds - Stainless Steel Tanks - Wooden Pallets - Transit Tanks

 Registered
  with the   Environment
  Agency

 
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Fuel Tanks

Bunded & Fuel Stations

IBCs and Baffled Tanks

Recycled Containers 

New Barrels and Drums

New Water Tanks

Biofuel Tanks & Drums

Rain Savers/ Water Butts


Fittings

FAQs & Links

Company Information

Place an Order

Contact Us

What's New


New Barrels are
popular for a 
Canoe Safe, multi-purpose Storage Bin,
Feed Bin, Raft building float etc


Car valeting companies go to IBC page for
Baffled Tanks.



Conical Tanks
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Black IBC Tanks
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New and Recycled Bio Fuel Units
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New 
Waste Oil Banks 

Self-Build Customers 
 phone for septic tank choices, including sewage treatment plant and underground water tanks

Most items in stock
Phone
01594 833308

Fire protection tanks

Biodiesel
Bunded Tanks

See new Drum Bund Containers on New Barrels and Drum page

Registered
  Waste Carrier

Capacities and sizes are approximate.
Prices are plus VAT unless stated otherwise


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


FAQs and Links

 


"Order was dropped off today.     Lovely IBCs & barrels!!!   I'm well impressed.    Thankyou very much" 
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"Thank you very much for you very professional handling of my enquiry"
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From customers in the Midlands

How quickly can I have my tank?Miad Group 2.JPG (44206 bytes)
Straight away usually - because many of our Tanks are in stock.  We just need to clear your payment.

Can you supply Sight Gauges and Connector Kits?
Yes we can.  We stock many fittings sight gauges, pipes, adaptors, taps, valves, delivery kits etc.  And electronic low level, overfill and bund alarms especially chosen for their suitability for your tank.  See some of our fittings here Fittings

Can I pick the exact tank I want?
Yes, if you would like to.  We are operate from two sites five days a week and most tanks are in stock right now.  Give us a call if you want to discuss what you are looking for.  

What guarantee do I have?
Our new fuel tanks carry a full manufacturer's guarantee, you may need to register your tank with certain manufacturers.

How do I know it is a quality tank?
We have decades of knowledge about supplying tanks.  These years of experience have made us very choosy about the suppliers we work with.  Tanks have OFTEC Certification or are manufactured by OFTEC Members - OFCERT LICENCE is an Oil Industry Technical Certification.  You can view the OFTEC website at www.oftec.co.uk .

Can you fit my new Oil Tank in for me?
We can offer a complete tank changeover service by an OFTEC Certified Engineer.  

What is a Bunded Tank and do I need one?

You may do.  There are important new regulations on oil storage, so mention it when you ring and we can advise you.  We also have information for you on our Bunded Tanks Page.  Contact us if you would like one of our free handouts or visit the Environment Agency site www.environment-agency.gov.uk

I don't want a Plastic Tank, can I have Steel instead?
Yes we have a wide range of Steel Tanks to choose from, single skin and Bunded - these are made to order.  Plastics are usually supplied from stock. 

Do you supply Waste Oil Banks?
Yes, take a look at our Bunded Tank page.

Will I be able to have my tank delivered?
Delivery can be arranged to most postcode areas on the mainland.  All tanks must be installed in accordance with prevailing legislation and OFTEC guidelines.  The total base are of each tank must be fully supported - if in doubt contact OFTEC, your local environment agency or give us a ring.  

Can I place an order right away?
Yes.  Use the form on our Place an Order page, or ring, fax us or email us.

Can I pay by credit/debit card?
Yes, all our credit/debit card transactions are governed by Lloyds TSB Cardnet.  We accept VISA, Mastercard, Switch, VISA Electron and SOLO.  
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My old tank is leaking and it's Saturday afternoon!  Can you help?
Yes we probably can - if you're local.  We can recommend a special emergency service.  

I quickly need an emergency tank for liquid food storage.  Have you anything suitable?
Yes, our new 1000 litre IBC's are approved for liquid food and drink.  

Do you supply anything else as well as plastic Fuel Tanks and fittings?
Yes we do, we supply IBC tanks, Fuel Stations, Baffled Tanks, Biofuel Tanks, Bunded Tanks, new Steel Tanks, small new screw top containers, small new clamp top barrels, recycled plastic barrels, steel drums,  wooden barrels, plastic buckets, stainless steel containers, recycled water butts, recycled plastic water tanks, wooden pallets and wooden crates, 1000 litre Transit Tanks uprights etc.

Who have you supplied?
Our customers include home owners, small businesses, local authorities, universities, building companies, country estates, government departments, farmers, plumbers, forestry commission, film companies, television production companies, environmental and waste disposal businesses...
 

Our products have been seen in a cinema near you ...
Film, TV and London Theatre credits include: The films Atonement and Breaking and Entering - TV's Extreme Dreams
 - the London West End Production of Jailhouse Rock - The Young Vic.
And soon to be seen in the latest Batman movie.

What about your recycled tanks and water butts.  What's been in them?
Usually fruit juice and food based products.  

Can you deliver recycled tanks and plastic water butts?
Yes to most postcode areas including Scotland, Ireland and Europe.

On the right is a 5 gallon Plastic Cider Barrel - food quality.  See it on our new New Barrels Page

On the left our pickup is making a local delivery

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Do you supply Biofuel Tanks?
Yes we do - check our Biofuel Page.

I am trying to source new and recycled Conical Tanks.  Can you help?
We stock them - so just give us a call.

We are Self-Builders.  Can you supply Eco Friendly Tanks including Septic Tanks?
We can.  Our supplier is the leading British manufacturer for these types of tank.  Excellent quality and guaranteed.  

What are your opening hours?

For expert advice you can phone us from 8am until 5.00 every weekday. 
Our sales depot is open for customers from 9.00 - 1.00 and 2.00 - 5.00 Monday to Friday.  
Also open 9.00 - 11.00 on Saturdays until end of November  (We are usually open all weekday lunchtimes but occasionally close - so give us a call if that's the only time you can come.)

Will you send me a Price Pack?
Of course just e-mail us your postal address to us - info@smithsofthedean.co.uk

 

New Plastic Cider Barrel - Cider Makers recommended - ideal for Home Brew. 

 

Can be used as a water dispenser too.

These are just £19.95 plus VAT 


£23.44 including VAT.   
  

Colour
Very dark brown, almost black

Capacity
22.5 litres / 5 gallons

With carry handle and lever-type tap

Brand New Food Quality Plastic Barrel

   Top bung with vent

Available for immediate dispatch.

Fold down handle

Actual opening width 2.5 ins / 6cm

Height
 16.5 ins / 42 cm 

Diameter
12.5 ins / 32 cm  

  Vented Lid diameter  3.5 ins / 8 cm  

Ready for immediate dispatch - delivery usually takes 1 - 4 days.


You can have one delivered for the following all-inclusive price*
For just £39.95 we can organise dispatch for one brand new 5 gallon Cider Barrel with tap and vented bung, VAT included, delivered direct to your door.  

How to Pay -
To send a cheque or pay by Credit Card click here Place an Order.  You can also phone with your Credit Card details on 01594 833308

 
For more information phone
01594 833308.
 For Fittings take a look here
Fittings
For our New Fuel Tanks click 
Fuel Tanks
For a great range of Water Tanks 
Water Tanks
For our New Bunded Tanks 
Bunded Tanks
For Drums, Barrels & small containers including Cider Barrels - click one of our most hit pages - New Barrels For our 800 and 1000 litre New  IBC Tanks plus Baffled Tanks click 
IBCs & Baffled Tanks
For a variety of shapes and capacities in Water Butts and Rain Savers click
Rain Savers
In you need cone-shaped conical tanks for your biofuel process click
The Biofuel Tank Page
For our ever increasing range of fantastic quality Baffled Tanks click
IBC and Baffled Tanks
Home Page For our  Recycled Containers go to
Recycled Containers
Ring before 11.00 for same day despatch of stock items Call into one of our depots in Gloucestershire Open 5 days a week - come and choose your tank from stock.
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Smiths of the Forest of Dean Ltd, trading as Ray Smith & Son and Dean Drums have been Tank specialists for 30 years.     Disclaimer
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