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Home heating oil

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  • 11-01-2007 6:55pm
    #1
    monosharp
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    Got 400 litres of oil there at the beginning of december, ran out this week.

    I don't think we were overusing it, on for approx 4-5 hours a day every day.

    Don't know is this the correct forum, just curious and wondering if i actually got the 400 in the first place, it seems to be very quick to go through that amount of oil.

    What can i do if i was ripped off ? The receipt says i got the 400.

    Thanks.


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    mcaul
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    I wouldn't doubt the fill quantity as its all controlled by valves and proper records are kept by all oil distributors.

    400 litres for 5/6 weeks seems high but it depends on how you use it.

    I moved 2 years ago to an oil fired house and it took a full winter season to work out the best way to heat it.

    Most important make sure the boiler is cleaned and serviced - this can save up to 30% and costs about €60 - €70. (similar to chimney cleaning) Then make sure the termostat on the boiler is at a level of approx 68 - 72 degrees any higher and you're wasting a further whack of oil - unless you need the house to be a sauna.

    Finally - turn off all raditors in rooms not being used and turn them down in bedrooms until nearer bedtime - alternative is to install a twin timer - one for upstairs & one for downsatirs (not sure how difficult this is)

    Last year i went through over 2500 litres - this year I've yet to use 1000 litres since September.


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    mcaul
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    Final point - expect price to drop to about €500 for 1000 litres within the next couple of weeks. there's no longer much duty on home heat oil so reducts & increases follow world oil prices more accurately than petrol prices.

    It takes aboiut 4 weeks for reduction in crude prices to work its way to pump / home heat price. -

    Current crude price $53 / barrel - Price 3 weeks ago $63 / barrel.
    Home heat price 3 weeks ago (MCL) €559, price it should be in 3 weeks approx. €499


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    gerryo
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    monosharp wrote:
    Got 400 litres of oil there at the beginning of december, ran out this week.

    I don't think we were overusing it, on for approx 4-5 hours a day every day.
    Thanks.
    Is your burner working properly?
    How old is it, when was it last serviced?

    Old burners can do this + also leak, you should check.


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    Oryx
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    Also could your oil tank have been 'burgled'? Its really common to have oil stolen from tanks if they can be accessed easily.


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    smashey
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    mcaul wrote:
    It takes aboiut 4 weeks for reduction in crude prices to work its way to pump / home heat price. -

    And 4 hours for an increase to find it's way to the pumps. :rolleyes:

    OP, make sure your tank is locked as it is fairly common now for home heating oil to be stolen.


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