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Benefits of Xerxes fiberglass underground storage tanks <br /> m <br /> s: <br /> 1< � 'R qty•�.. ..,� t' "3 <br /> r <br /> M <br /> Yt - <br /> Why choose a fiberglass tank? <br /> Since their introduction in the 1960s,fiberglass underground tanks have rapidly grown in popularity. It was becoming clear <br /> that rusting steel tanks were leaking and creating serious environmental damage. Therefore, the initial focus of fiberglass <br /> manufacturers was to design storage vessels that weren't vulnerable to the effects of external corrosion. <br /> Throughout the 1980s, major oil companies and other large fuel marketers quickly began to realize the benefits of fiberglass <br /> over steel underground tanks. Today the preference for fiberglass tanks reaches across all segments of the market and <br /> includes those who specify, install and own underground storage tanks. Further,the recognized benefits of fiberglass extend <br /> well beyond external corrosion protection. Today, with a greater industrywide understanding of the increased regulatory <br /> burden and risks associated with storage tanks, tank buyers are much more educated and sophisticated in their product <br /> selection. <br /> Consider the following features and benefits: <br /> Corrosion Resistance—External corrosion protection will always be a concern, but,with the widespread use of ethanol-blended <br /> gasoline(E10, E15, E85), biodiesel fuels and ultra-low sulfer diesel(ULSD),the focus has shifted to internal corrosion protection. <br /> These new biofuels are creating increasing incidents of aggressive microbial-induced corrosion (MIC)of metal components <br /> in fueling systems. Fiberglass tanks are not vulnerable to internal corrosion caused by MIC. Neither do they rust externally <br /> due to corrosive soil environments. <br /> Fuel Compatibility — In addition to creating corrosive conditions in tanks, new ethanol-blended fuels today also raise <br /> questions regarding compatibility of the stored fuel with tank materials. Xerxes double-wall fiberglass tanks are not only <br /> warranted for the full range of ethanol-blended gasoline, they are also UL-tested and UL-listed as compatible with 0-100 <br /> percent ethanol storage.This is a very clear and distinct difference from steel storage tanks. <br /> Track Record—With hundreds of thousands of tanks installed thoughout North America during the last three decades,fiberglass <br /> tanks have an outstanding record of both protecting the environment and minimizing tank owners' risk. The great majority of <br /> new underground tanks installed today for North America's largest fuel retailers and commercial fleet facilities are fiberglass <br /> tanks. After exploring their options and evaluating years of product performance, these tank owners overwhelmingly <br /> continue to choose fiberglass. <br /> ZCL Composites Inc. • Xerxes Corporation 3 <br />