A Brief Guide To Heating Oil

Unsure what heating oil is and how it works? We understand. Knowing which heating oil is right for your commercial or domestic property can be a tricky proposition, but fortunately, we’re on hand to clarify some of the finer details to ensure you make the most of your heating solutions. In this blog, we provide a brief guide to heating oil:

What Is Heating Oil?

Heating oil is the name given to the heating application for central heating systems, heating oil is typically found in two varying types; gas oil or kerosene. Gas oil is generally used in agricultural and commercial applications whereas kerosene is a domestic home heating fuel. You can purchase heating oil relatively simply, just by contacting your local fuel supplier, who can then arrange delivery to your commercial site or domestic property.

Different Types Of Heating Oil

Heating oil is available in several different types, each with its own unique advantages and applications. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key types of heating oil for both domestic and commercial use:

Red Diesel

Commonly referred to as ‘Gas Oil’, red diesel is typically found in the commercial and agricultural industries as a fuel supply for heavy goods vehicles and operational machinery. Red diesel is named as such due to the red dye that colours the fuel, separating it from traditional fuel solutions. Red diesel is a rebated fuel and is, therefore, cheaper than standard road diesel.

Kerosene

Sometimes referred to as a ‘Home Heating Oil’, kerosene is often used as a fuel for heating domestic properties due to its highly combustible properties and lightweight structure when compared with gas oil.

Premium Kerosene

A higher grade of domestic oil than traditional kerosene, premium kerosene is even lighter still.

Kleenburn Kerosene

As the name, (almost), suggests, this type of kerosene is considerably cleaner when burning, meaning it’s, therefore, less likely to cause severe pollution than regular type kerosene. This does unfortunately come at an extra premium, with inflation placed on Kleenburn Kerosene, but it will certainly benefit the environment and help keep emissions low.

Furnace Oil

Generally only required in large municipal buildings such as schools or libraries, furnace fuel can be used in all commercial boilers to heat considerably larger spaces.

Storing Your Heating Oil

When it comes to storing your heating oil at home it’s imperative that you meet all regulations set out by the government. The maximum storage allowed of heating fuel on a domestic property is 3500 litres, so if you intend to hold larger quantities of oil than this, you will need to follow commercial business regulations instead.

When it comes to reputable fuel and oil suppliers in the Nottingham, Leicester and Derby region, you can rely on the team at Northern Oil. We provide professional, affordable, commercial oil and fuel products and services to businesses across Nottingham, Leicester and Derbyshire. Contact our expert team today.