Oil Central Heating

Kevrob9 · 06-10-2015, 20:24

Quick question nothing to do with cars hope thats ok?
I have 2000 litres tanks for oil central heating, I had 500 litres delivered and would expect the gauge to register as a quarter full.
how accurate are these gauges?

thanks in advance
kev

Terrano Steve · 06-10-2015, 20:46

I have no idea how accurate the gauge is likely to be but you also need to think about other things like is the tank perfectly level.

rickydicky · 06-10-2015, 20:50

Do you have an oil watchman ? I have a 2500 litre tank. Never filled it until 2 years ago, then some dirty scumbags slowly emptied it over two months (my house backs onto fields). Put a 1000 litres in a month after AND an oil watchman and I got the scum, alarm went off and I was at the ready. Couple of shots over their heads with a 12 bore and have'nt seen them since.

Anyway, oil watchmans give you an alarm if the level drops quicker than a normal burner and are accurate.

Q1 - were they tipped off by the oil company ?
Q2 - do they use it in their diesel trucks ?

solarman216 · 06-10-2015, 20:58

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Originally Posted by Terrano Steve

I have no idea how accurate the gauge is likely to be but you also need to think about other things like is the tank perfectly level.

Noooo should not be level to start with, Rick

solarman216 · 06-10-2015, 21:01

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Originally Posted by rickydicky

Do you have an oil watchman ? I have a 2500 litre tank. Never filled it until 2 years ago, then some dirty scumbags slowly emptied it over two months (my house backs onto fields). Put a 1000 litres in a month after AND an oil watchman and I got the scum, alarm went off and I was at the ready. Couple of shots over their heads with a 12 bore and have'nt seen them since.

Anyway, oil watchmans give you an alarm if the level drops quicker than a normal burner and are accurate.

Q1 - were they tipped off by the oil company ?
Q2 - do they use it in their diesel trucks ?

good for you, my tanks are in my barn and all covered by cameras and dogs, Rick

rickydicky · 06-10-2015, 21:03

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Noooo should not be level to start with, Rick

I'm sure when we bought our new Tank they said the base should be level, cos the tanks insides flow to the outlet ?

solarman216 · 06-10-2015, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Kevrob9

Quick question nothing to do with cars hope thats ok?
I have 2000 litres tanks for oil central heating, I had 500 litres delivered and would expect the gauge to register as a quarter full.
how accurate are these gauges?

thanks in advance
kev

gauges are notoriously inaccurate, dip it is the best way, Rick

rickydicky · 06-10-2015, 21:04

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Originally Posted by solarman216

good for you, my tanks are in my barn and all covered by cameras and dogs, Rick

You trained the dogs to operate cameras ?!

solarman216 · 06-10-2015, 21:10

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Originally Posted by rickydicky

You trained the dogs to operate cameras ?!

yep they chase and bark at any movement or sound and the pir cameras pick up on movement so yes they operate the cameras,

, Rick

rickydicky · 06-10-2015, 21:15

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Originally Posted by solarman216

yep they chase and bark at any movement or sound and the pir cameras pick up on movement so yes they operate the cameras,

, Rick

Hilarious, mind you they'd be brave to trespass down your manor !

Kevrob9 · 06-10-2015, 21:15

I will tip it tomorrow thanks for the advice! Mine is in the house so should!! Be safe

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rickydicky · 06-10-2015, 21:18

[QUOTE=Kevrob9;302618]I will tip it tomorrow thanks for the advice! Mine is in the house so should!! Be safe

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In the house ?

solarman216 · 06-10-2015, 21:24

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Originally Posted by Kevrob9

I will tip it tomorrow thanks for the advice! Mine is in the house so should!! Be safe

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think you mean DIP it, but in the house????????????, Rick

harlowmaverick · 06-10-2015, 21:52

my friends oil tank has a glass/plastic tube on it with a ball which floats.
I always worry that the clumsy fool will catch the tube and rip it out.
He hasnt yet so i guess theres still plenty of time!

johnb5177 · 06-10-2015, 22:46

I have a 2k ltr tank, I dip it with a marked stick, also as it is translucent /white, I can run a torch down the corner and visually check level.

06-10-2015, 20:24	#1
Kevrob9 Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bressols, France Vehicle: Nissan Terrano ll Posts: 96	Oil Central Heating Quick question nothing to do with cars hope thats ok? I have 2000 litres tanks for oil central heating, I had 500 litres delivered and would expect the gauge to register as a quarter full. how accurate are these gauges? thanks in advance kev

06-10-2015, 20:50	#3
rickydicky 1997 2.7tdi Join Date: May 2008 Location: South East Vehicle: 2.7 tdi lwb Posts: 146	Do you have an oil watchman ? I have a 2500 litre tank. Never filled it until 2 years ago, then some dirty scumbags slowly emptied it over two months (my house backs onto fields). Put a 1000 litres in a month after AND an oil watchman and I got the scum, alarm went off and I was at the ready. Couple of shots over their heads with a 12 bore and have'nt seen them since. Anyway, oil watchmans give you an alarm if the level drops quicker than a normal burner and are accurate. Q1 - were they tipped off by the oil company ? Q2 - do they use it in their diesel trucks ? __________________ 2.7 dti Terrano II, 1997 LWB

06-10-2015, 21:18	#12
rickydicky 1997 2.7tdi Join Date: May 2008 Location: South East Vehicle: 2.7 tdi lwb Posts: 146	[QUOTE=Kevrob9;302618]I will tip it tomorrow thanks for the advice! Mine is in the house so should!! Be safe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE In the house ? __________________ 2.7 dti Terrano II, 1997 LWB

06-10-2015, 20:46	#2
Terrano Steve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South west Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 522	I have no idea how accurate the gauge is likely to be but you also need to think about other things like is the tank perfectly level.

06-10-2015, 21:15	#11
Kevrob9 Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bressols, France Vehicle: Nissan Terrano ll Posts: 96	I will tip it tomorrow thanks for the advice! Mine is in the house so should!! Be safe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-10-2015, 21:52	#14
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	my friends oil tank has a glass/plastic tube on it with a ball which floats. I always worry that the clumsy fool will catch the tube and rip it out. He hasnt yet so i guess theres still plenty of time!

06-10-2015, 22:46	#15
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	I have a 2k ltr tank, I dip it with a marked stick, also as it is translucent /white, I can run a torch down the corner and visually check level.