An old plastic oil tank should be properly drained, cleaned, and either removed, recycled, or repurposed. Professional removal ensures safety, legal compliance, and environmental protection,...
Oil tank regulations in the UK changed significantly in September 2001, when new Building Regulations introduced stricter rules for installation and safety. These included safe distance...
You should fill your oil tank when it reaches around 25–30% capacity. This prevents your system from running dry and reduces the risk of sludge entering your boiler. The best time to...
An oil tank should be placed on a flat, non-combustible base at a safe distance from buildings, heat sources and boundaries. In the UK, tanks must be located at least 1.8 metres away...
To determine how big your oil tank is, measure its dimensions: for rectangular tanks, use length × width × height; for cylindrical tanks, use π × radius² × length. Convert cubic metres...
