Oil tank gauges are commonly used to keep track of and measure the volume of oil that is stored within your oil tank. They are indicators that show how much oil has been added to your tank and how much more is needed. Some of the more modern oil tank gauges even tell you when a refill is required. There are several commonly used domestic oil tank gauges. Some of the most popular one’s are listed… Read more
The average tank capacity for domestic heating oil typically ranges from 1100 litres to 1400 litres. However, larger domestic tanks can range from 2300-2500 litres. Most tanks should have a sticker or stamp indicating the tanks capacity. Nowadays, around 90% of households have plastic oil tanks installed. Many of the more recent tanks are now “bunded” (double skinned). There are several tank s… Read more
We had the first Beast from the East. Then it was followed up with the Pest from the West. Now the Met Office are reporting that we’re going to have yet another bout of snow storms that are still to be given a catchy name. How can you get the most out of your heating oil? Many of us expected a bit of snow, some of us even welcomed it. Much like with the Star Wars Prequels, none of us […]
When it comes to home heating oil everyone likes to save a bit of money. There are few better feelings than making a decent saving. We decided to put together a list of tips to save money this Winter. Insulation – Making sure you have adequate insulation in your home and/or improving the insulation can save you up 40% on your energy bill and will mean you won’t have to spend your money on … Read more
Looking for a low price on your heating oil? At Value Oils we are constantly comparing heating oil prices with our suppliers in order to get you the best quote on your heating oil. In order to keep our prices as keen as possible we only offer live pricing on our oil meaning it could change at any time. But once you place the order that price for your heating oil is locked in. We group all of our o… Read more
Each year, the insurers NFU Mutual produce a rural crime report which analyses the trends in thefts and other crimes in country areas. The 2016 report was published a few months ago and contains some sobering news for homeowners and business people. Heating oil, along with diesel, was previously the third most frequently stolen item in countryside thefts, but it didn’t feature in the top fiv… Read more
With Easter just around the corner many of us are planning on getting the last batch of kerosene in before the break. For some of us it’s the fill that will do us until September. The home heating oil price for 500L dipped recently to an NI average of £198 down from £206 which is a difference of 1.5ppl. The price seems to have stabilised recently with no big rises or drops in store, seemin… Read more
Heating Oil Delivery FAQs We get a ton of queries every day about heating oil deliveries so we figured it’s best to do a blog on the most commonly asked questions! Is the price of oil going to go up or down? Truthfully, we don’t know. No one does! It’s a common misconception that the price of oil is cheaper in the Summer than it is in the Winter, but this doesn’t happen all… Read more
Home heating oil prices are rising, so the last thing you want is a leaking tank that is losing precious oil and causing contamination problems. Read on for vital information about problems caused by sludge and water, and how to fix them. Water Build-up in the Tank Water can enter your tank in a number of different ways. Condensation can settle as a layer of water at the bottom of the tank. The ta… Read more
They say good things come in 3’s don’t they? We’re quite fond of mild weather in the ValueOils office. Why? Well, it’s commonly accepted that warm weather = a lower heating oil price = more savings for you & me. And well that’s great and all but apparently we’re only going to get it over the next 3 days with the temperature reaching a tropical 16 degrees! Annnnnd then going back do… Read more