Warm Facts About Oil Tanks And The Oil Heating System

WARM FACTS ABOUT ILHEATING SYSTEM SIL TANKS BOILER EFFICIENCY SEDBUK Standards 100 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 7170 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 55 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 .. 1% ● Older Systems - New Non-Condensing Condensing Oil-Fired 6.5 Carbon emissions oil heating produces annually standard boiler TONNES condensing boiler TONNES Oil is a very efficient fuel The cost of oil central heating averages at £1355 per year based on a 3 bedroom semi-detached house that is well insulated Oil central heating is a good option for houses not on mains gas FULL OIL CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM radiator and controls included 4.3 MILLION houses in the UK are not connected to the mains gas network £3,500 - E4,500 TANK INSTALLATION base and all pipe works included £2,800 max The major difference between oil central heating and gas central heating is that the oil is delivered by a truck and stored in a tank You could save £200 a year if you change to a condensing boiler that has up to 97% efficiency On average people buy around 2 or 3 TIMES a year depending on the size of tank and energy usage, and order between 1,000 and 2,000 LITRES Tanks can vary in size from around 1,000 litres to more than 3,500 litres Prices range from around £500 for a small single-skinned tank to more than £2,000 for a large integrally-bunded one TANK TYPES SINGLE-SKINNED TANKS must sit inside a bund to protect against leaks DOUBLE-SKINNED TANKS have two layers for extra protection against leaks INTEGRALLY-BUNDED TANKS one sits inside another, with the fittings in between layers With proper care a tank can last for 20 years All heating oil tanks should have a gauge to indicate how much oil is left DIGITAL GAUGE £80 or more BASIC GAUGE If tank is older than this, it needs immediate replacing £25 If you're thinking of getting a home heating oil system or changing your current tank, get one that is manufactured to oil-firing industry trade association Oftec's standards A registered Oftec technician can help you choose the type of tank and where it can or should sit so that it complies with regulations, which vary across the UK Make sure your tank is inspected annually by an Oftec-registered technician, which costs around £70 and £100, to ensure it is in good working order All plastic oil tanks must be Check the amount of oil in fully supported by a flat, level, solid, fireproof base, which meets current building control requirements your tank regularly so you know how much you use over time You'll be able to plan your deliveries better and An annual safety check will ensure you don't run out of oil unexpectedly confirm its condition TANKS SHOULD BE SITED: E1.8 M away from non-fire rated eaves of a building F0.76 M away from a non-fire rated boundary such as a wooden boundary fence away from a non-fire rated building or structure away from openings such as doors or windows in a fire rated building or structure E 0.6 M away from screening that does not form part of the boundary away from oil fired appliance flue terminals SIMPLE CHECKS AND PRECAUTIONS to ensure your tank is in a good condition Check for signs of damage such as bulges, deep scratches, cracks, discolouration, rust or major dents Make sure vents, gauges and access points are closed and protected so that rainwater, insects or dirt doesn't get into them Look out for any oil that has leaked out externally, particularly around pipes, valves and seams Check gauges, alarms, and batteries are working correctly Consult the manufacturer for advice on how to do this Make sure that any external protection isn't filled with large amounts of water, oil, rubbish or plants Keep an oil spill kit with drain blockers, leak-sealing putty and sorbent materials Keep access to and around the tank clear and don't allow plants to grow near it Make sure your tank is only filled to around 80-90% of its capacity to avoid overfilling and ensure your tank has an overfill protection device or alarm SOURCES http://www.servicemagic.co.uk/tips-and-advice/oil-central-heating.html http://www.which.co.uk/energy/creating-an-energy-saving-homelguides/heating-oil/heating-oil-tanks http://www.which.co.uk/energy/creating-an-energy-saving-homelguides/heating-oil/maintaining-and-fixing-problems/ http://www.which.co.uk/energy/creating-an-energy-saving-homelguides/heating-oil/getting-the-best-heating-oil-price http://www.which.co.uk/home-and-garden/heating-water-and-electricity/guides/how-to-buy-the-best-boiler/oil-boilers http://www.oftec.org/Media/Default/DocGalleries/PDF%20documents/Oftec%20TankSafe%20RÓI.pdr?dm_j=100E,1UYLE,957MYH,6NVGL,1 http://www.oftec.org/Media/Default/DocGalleries/Home%20guides/OFTEC%20Home%20Guide%20Domestic%20Oi620Storage%20PUB19.pdf Ltd. DEREFAM GENERAL SERVICES LIMITED www.oiltankservicesnorfolk.co.uk