Oil

Oil is stored as a liquid in oil tanks and delivered as two grades - 28 second and 35 second. Oil burners are designed to operate on a particular grade of fuel and it is important that the fuel delivered and used is the correct grade for your appliances.

Typical appliances burning this fuel:

Heating boilers, cooking/heating ranges, air heating units. Oil is also extensively used in industrial and commercial premises including hospitals and factories.

Servicing advice:

Should be serviced in accordance with manufacturers instructions and at least annually. Always use a competent person to install and service oil burning equipment. An example would be an OFTEC Registered engineer. Servicing should include an analysis of flue gases with an appropriate analyser and a check for any defects to appliance and flue.

CO signs to look out for on your appliance:

Sooting around the appliance, sluggish burning, smells, chimney blow downs or soot deposits in others areas of the house such as bedrooms, may indicate a likelihood of excessive generation of carbon monoxide and leakage of flue gases into the premises. Another sign can be excess condensation in the room where the appliance is located.

Further sources of advice:

The manufacturer of the appliance is the best source of information on how to safely use their appliance. OFTEC are also an excellent source of general advice.

You can contact OFTEC by telephone, fax, post or by email
Tel 0845 65 85 080
Fax 0845 65 85 181
OFTEC
Foxwood House
Dobbs Lane
Kesgrave
Ipswich
IP5 2QQ
Email: enquiries@oftec.org

Managing Your Appliances

Oil