Tag - OFTEC

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What is Bio Fuel ? Part 4 Storage and Supply

What are the implications of using bio-liquids in existing oil storage and supply systems Findings from the heating oil project have shown that, subject to the use of bio-liquid compatible filters and fire valves, no other modifications...

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What is Bio Fuel ? Part 2 – The research

OFTEC Heating Oil Project - Bio-Liquids For the production of new bio-liquid compatible equipment such as boilers, burners and oil tanks, as well as the conversion of existing installations and equipment, it is vitally important and necessary...

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What is Bio-Fuel ? – Part 1 The Science Bit

The introduction of bio-liquids into the home heating and cooking markets creates opportunities for a cleaner, sustainable future for the liquid fuelled industry. What is Bio-Liquid Bio- liquid suitable for use in the home heating market are commonly...

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Protecting your heating oil from theft

 Heating Oil Storage Tank Security Protect your oil tank Protect your oil tank with the following crime prevention advice offered by Norfolk Police: · Position your oil tank to allow maximum view from your property – this may...

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What Makes Up A Good Oil Central Heating System?

Oil Heating Equipment What makes up a good oil central heating system? A good oil-fired central heating system will contain the same controls as a modern gas-fired system. In particular it should have: a room thermostat, ideally located...

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Guide to Domestic Oil Supply Pipes

Domestic Oil Supply Pipes This guide applies to pipe work systems supplying kerosene to oil fired equipment under 45kW output serving single family dwellings. Oil Supply Systems There are two types of oil feed systems; gravity and sub-gravity. Gravity...

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Guide to Domestic oil fired appliances and systems

Domestic Oil Fired Appliances and Systems This guide refers to all types of oil fired appliances including boilers, cookers and stoves and outlines the basic principles of these appliances. Appliance Types Designed to be strong and long lasting, oil...

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Guide to Domestic Oil Storage

Domestic Oil Storage This guide applies to oil storage tanks up to 3500 litres capacity supplying oil to single family dwellings for heating and cooking purposes. Depending on where you live, regulations may vary slightly. The information here...