Using 20l kerosene drum

_Brian

I’ve seen adverts for a setup that allows 20l drums to connect to an oil burner for home heating.

Can’t for the life of me find it now.

Can anyone point me towards a supplier for this setup or even know what it’s called.

Thanks.

esox28

the guy advertised on done deal based in kilbeggan westmeath.

_Brian

Found it eventually.
Maybe googling stuff in the middle of the night isn’t too wise.

https://www.handyoil.ie/product-page

€225, seems expensive.

Was considering adding it to a property I’ve rented out as tenants seem to like using drums of oil rather than the tank.

893bet

If a burner runs out of fuel does it cause damage? Need to be bled?

These drums are a recipe for that. Especially for tenants.

irishgeo

893bet wrote: »

If a burner runs out of fuel does it cause damage? Need to be bled?

These drums are a recipe for that. Especially for tenants.

Airlocks can be an issue.

esox28

I can see the need and convenience for this drum storage, but it wouldn't be covered under your property insurance especially in rented accommodation.

check out with your insurance companies before you proceed.

there's other options to protect your heating equipment from tenants using drums.

Wildly Boaring

irishgeo wrote: »

Airlocks can be an issue.

If his tenant is using drums w very bit of crap down bottom of tank is getting churned through burner AND air locks are still an issue.

Is this yoke the lesser of two evils?

irishgeo

Wildly Boaring wrote: »

If his tenant is using drums w very bit of crap down bottom of tank is getting churned through burner AND air locks are still an issue.

Is this yoke the lesser of two evils?

The dirt usually settles below the tank output pipe. barrels will empty a lot quicker than tanks filled with barrels. therefore more chance of an airlock with barrels.

esox28

irishgeo wrote:

Airlocks can be an issue.

a deaireator 'tigerloop' is fitted with drum system also there is a purge hand pump on the line.

dathi

building regs partJ TGD
5.2.2 The tank should comply with OFTEC’s
technical specification for tanks. OFS T100
specifies requirements for static thermoplastic
tanks and integrally bunded tanks and all
rotationally moulded polyethylene tanks
should be tested and approved in accordance
with I.S. EN 13341.
this is oftec OFT T100 link and i would draw your attention to the first lines which state Oil should never be stored in translucent plastic containers
https://www.oftec.org/Media/Default/DocGalleries/Technical%20Book%20Three%20Updates/OFTEC_TechnicalBook3_AMD_03_0613_15.pdf

jhenno78

_Brian wrote: »

Was considering adding it to a property I’ve rented out as tenants seem to like using drums of oil rather than the tank.

You're not worried that it'll mean they're getting dodgy stuff that's stolen/full gunk or water?

seamus

It's a bit more hassle for you, but if tenants prefer only using the oil as-needed rather than filling the full tank, then I'd be inclined to agree with them that you fill the tank and take measurements monthly, then pass the bill onto them. Saves them the hassle of hauling 20l drums in and out of the property, and it means you're less likely to be left with a damaged or airlocked system.

Stick a readable gauge on it, and every time you do an inspection you take a reading and work out what you're owed.

You can even get a remote gauge that allows you to take a reading from anywhere, but they're expensive and have a yearly service charge, so a bit overkill unless you're not at the property very often.