The new B30K fuel will be a mix of 30% FAME bio-fuels and 70% kerosene, and can be used on existing oil heating appliances with very few system modifications. It is estimated that carbon emissions from the B30K bio-fuels will be 28% lower than those from traditional heating oil. The provisional specification for this Read more…
Two properties taking part in a trial of bio-fuels/bio-liquids in Northern Ireland have passed their second inspection with flying colours. Both heating systems have been converted to run on a bio-liquid blend, consisting of 70% kerosene and 30% fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), which can be made from waste cooking oil, animal fat or rapeseed. OFTEC Read more…
Guide to Flues, chimneys, Ventilation & Draught Stabilizers The guide applies to flues, chimneys and ventilation required for any oil fired appliance, including boilers, cookers and stoves used in the home, by the use of draught stabilizers and flue stabilisers. Flues and Chimneys A flue is a circular or rectangular pipe from which Read more…
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 is a general guide, and you should check with your nearest OFTEC Read more…
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 feed systems are typically used with bottom outlet oil storage tanks Read more…