B&K Tank Oil Tank Measuring Stick 4 Fold to 126"

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Our domestic oil tanks come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, so you’ll want to consider how much space you have available and the amount of oil you will be using. This will be determined by the number of people living in your property and the type of appliances you use. For example, if you need to fuel appliances like an AGA, you’ll be using more oil and may want to consider a larger oil tank. Larger households will also require oil storage tanks with a larger capacity.

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As tanks are all different shapes and sizes a centimetre or oil in one tank will differ in quantity to another so we recommend dipping an oil tank prior to an oil delivery and after an oil delivery to roughly gauge how many litres per centimetre your tank holds. Remove the cap of the tank. You may get confused as there are two caps. Choose the bigger one which has what is called the fill hole. Make sure the engine has cooled down for at least ten minutes before touching it. Failure to do this can cause severe burns on your skin.

The level when you should refill your oil tank, firstly depends on the size of your oil tank, most common domestic sizes range from 1000 to 2500 litres. Flow Meters Fuel Nozzles Fuel Filters Fuel Management Systems Diesel Hoses Gravity Hoses Hose Reels Fuel Treatment Isolation Valves Whether you have a fuel gauge or not, popping a reminder in your phone or marking a specific day on your calendar can make all the difference and gets you into a routine. Equipment and Tool Storage Secure In-Vehicle Storage Secure Storage Boxes Secure Storage Cabinets Secure Walk-In Stores Gas Bottle Storage ATV Storage Boxes Coal Bunkers All Storage

The second type of gauge is a float gauge. This is the most common type of gauge for above ground tanks. It features a float that sits atop the oil and moves down as the level lowers. This type of fuel oil gauge gives only an approximate oil level in the tank. A float gauge like this is very common in heating oil tanks. It gives an approximate level of the oil in the tank, but is not very accurate. Smart Oil Gauge – WiFi Heating Oil Gauge If you are relying on a float gauge, remember that it will only provide an approximate level. It should not be relied on as a precision device, and can definitely not be relied upon when the tank is nearly empty.The tank cap needs to be removed. There are two caps, which may cause confusion. Make sure you choose the one with the fill hole, which is the bigger one. Most fuel storage tanks are fitted with a clear plastic tube on the side. This tube is known as a sight gauge or is sometimes called a water gauge. The level of oil in the tank is visible through the clear plastic tube. This method is not always accurate as overtime the tube may become discoloured making it hard to accurately read the oil level. Float Gauge Keeping an eye on your heating oil levels is one of those dull domestic admin chores that needs to be done, but can often slip the mind!