Smelling heating oil in your house usually means a spill, leak, or poor ventilation. While a faint odour after delivery can be normal, persistent smells may indicate a leaking oil boiler,...
Crude oil is separated by fractional distillation, where it is heated and its vapours rise through a distillation column. The lighter hydrocarbons, such as LPG, petrol and naphtha,...
If you’ve ever heard someone mention “fuel oil,” you might wonder: what exactly is it? What is it used for, especially here in the UK? The truth is, fuel oil plays a lot of roles—some...
If your home isn’t connected to the gas mains (as many rural homes aren’t), oil central heating is often a reliable choice. But what exactly is it, how does it work, and what should...
If you’ve upgraded your heating system or simply don’t need oil anymore, you might be left wondering: “What do I do with my old heating oil tank?” It’s not as simple as just scrapping...
