Atkinson Filter Valve Fitting Instructions
The Atkinson Filter valve is supplied for connecting to 10mm dia oil line. See Note 4 below if other pipe sizes are to be fitted. THE TANK SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH AT LEAST 30CM (ONE FOOT) CLEARANCE...
Benefits of keeping your oil fired heating system serviced
Making sure your oil fired boiler and heating system is kept serviced regularly will keep it at its most efficient. This will help save money on unexpected breakdowns, plumber call out charges and of course, reduces...
Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
Success for Biofuels research project The Oil Firing Technical Association, ICOM Energy Association (ICOM), the University of East Anglia and others have successfully trialled a new blended heating oil which combines a bio-fuel with kerosene or gas...
5 Tips to Save on Heating Oil this Winter
Winter is fast approaching and many home heating oil users will need to be prepared for the cold months ahead. Given the current economic situation, many homeowners and tenants are fearful of how they are going...
Surge in Heating Oil Thefts Reported in UK
British authorities are reporting a surge in the number of heating oil thefts as global oil prices soar. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show a 4 percent jump in reported heating oil thefts during 2010 to...
Heating Oil Customer Awarded $100k in Spill Damages
A Detroit woman whose home had to be demolished after an accidental heating oil spill has been awarded $100,000 for mental distress, chicagotribune.com reported, spill damages. The payment order was upheld by the Michigan Appeals Court last...
Bio Fuel – Algae Based Fuel For The Future?
Genetically modified blue and green algae is being touted as a miracle answer to the world’s energy problems which could one day fuel our cars and heat our homes. Bioengineers have already developed algae that produce ethanol, oil and...
More oil thefts reported
Householders across the country are being urged to protect their heating oil supply from thieves. Police are asking all residents who use heating oil tanks to check the current level on their oil tanks. These checks are especially...
Pollution Risk!
Pollution risk from heating oil thefts. Rising fuel prices are thought to have partly caused the increase in the number of oil thefts. Victims of heating oil theft in Leicestershire and Lincolnshire are being urged to report the...
Heating Oil Theft – Protect your Tank
Heating Oil Theft: Norfolk police are blaming rising fuel costs for making the country's fuel tanks extra attractive to heating oil theft. As a proactive measure, officers are offering free crime prevention surveys and advice to help deter...