Fuel oil is the third most used energy in domestic heating systems. However, it still raises many doubts among French people, especially about its energy and economic efficiency. Here’s what you need to know about fuel oil.
What is Heating Oil?
Heating oil Yorkshire for example is a liquid fuel obtained from the distillation of crude oil. This energy is also called “fuel” or “oil.” Like natural gas and coal, fuel oil is classified under the fossil fuel category. Its particularity is that it is an available and accessible source. Families can easily find an offer to sell oil on the internet to get them easily. As with natural gas, its commercialization does not require installation and connection to a distribution network. This fuel is also available in the market compared to non-renewable heating energy.
Heating oil is very similar to diesel, but a few things still set them apart. Diesel oil is more flammable than fuel oil because its cetane concentration is much higher. Fuel oil also has a very high sulfur content (1000 ppm), which gives it its combustion efficiency. Diesel only has a maximum sulfur level of 10 ppm. Furthermore, what distinguishes domestic fuel oil from superior fuel oil is that it is free of additives to improve its quality.
How Can You Save On Your Annual Heating Oil Costs?
If you warm yourself with oil, you can save money by following simple steps.
Estimate and forecast your fuel oil consumption over a long period
You must first know your consumption to save on your annual heating oil costs. For this, you can measure it over a certain period. The best way to achieve this is to check the fuel oil tank according to the consumption frequency of your choice (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, etc.). You should do this exercise over time to get a realistic average figure for your consumption. There are different types of gauges that you can use to measure the fuel oil level in your tank.
Then, base yourself on the values recorded periodically to estimate your annual consumption. Knowing that climatic variations cause energy expenditure for heating to fluctuate, add a margin of at least 10% more. With this exercise, you can predict your semi-annual or annual consumption to order the fuel oil you need. A large order allows you to save on delivery costs and benefit from fuel price reductions.
Using a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) tank, you can store fuel oil for a long time. This type of tank is anti-corrosive and does not alter the heating energy. If your tank cannot store the volume of fuel oil needed throughout the year, you can enter into an annual supply contract.
